Spicy Hut

1936 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
Indian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Spicy Hut appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above cooked chicken and cooked rice in a reach in fridge at time of inspection. Observed raw fish and raw chicken above corn and curry in the prep table at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Provided PIC with separation of storage guidance document at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken, curries, cooked goat, and cooked rice all with no prepped dates at time of inspection. Per chef, all items were made 2 to 3 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Provided PIC date marking guidance document via e-mail at time of inspection
3-501.17
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed faucet not reaching all compartments of the 4-compartment sink at time of inspection. Provide a swing faucet to the right sprayer faucet installed at the 4-compartment sink. All compartments of a 3 or 4 compartment sink must be easily filled during operations by a regular swing faucet. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
5-205.15(B)
67
Jun 24, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spicy Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spicy Hut on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Spicy Hut compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Spicy Hut most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Spicy Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spicy Hut have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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