Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House
B°3128 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67451
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the two handwashing sinks in the kitchen that share paper towels with no paper towels in the container at the 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Feb 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: handwashing sink placementObserved outdoor smoker on the front patio by entrance in-use at the time of inspection cooking bacon wrapped jalapeños. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of mashed potatoes in a hot holding unit 115*F-120*F at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC, TCS mashed potatoes were cooked and placed in the hot holding unit less than 1 hours prior to the time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS foods in the process of cooling including a dairy "white sauce" between 77*F-90*F with lids still on. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Oct 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed increasing testing frequency of sanitizer concentrations.
Mar 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid cleanup kit, as well as sanitizer concentration testing frequency for the dishwashing machines.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Jul 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed buying a new bodily fluid cleanup kit and keeping it on the premises.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a lock installed on the mop sink faucet, creating a shut-off downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines
Feb 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Ryan Castillo,Award: Not Participating
2023
Oct 27, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ryan Castillo
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →