Lush Cafe and Lounge

7470 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Lush Cafe and Lounge, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 95, putting Lush Cafe and Lounge on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 21, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in refrigerator unit at 47*F measured with a min/max thermometer. PIC called maintenance and expects the unit to be fixed as soon as possible. Discussed with PIC cold holding equipment shall have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee use bare hands touching edible flowers for drink garnish. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Embargoed the edible flowers and PIC discarded at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Oct 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lush Cafe and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lush Cafe and Lounge on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Lush Cafe and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Lush Cafe and Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Lush Cafe and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lush Cafe and Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lush Cafe and Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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