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Loving Hut

A

1804 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-75346

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 8, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed date marking with PIC.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wiping cloths stored in water with a quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. Observed sanitizer wall dispenser hose blocked and not dispensing appropriate amount of sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Person in charge (PIC) emptied sanitizer buckets at time of inspection. Demonstrated how to set up three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets with bleach until more quaternary ammonia sanitizer can be obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker cap at mop sink rusted and in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jun 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed lemongrass, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, and cucumbers stored directly in grocery to-go bags in walk-in refrigerator and standing freezer. Employee moved all food products into food grade/food safe containers and discarded plastic bags at time of inspection. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker cap at mop sink rusted and in disrepair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Dec 6, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed fried carrots and potatoes sitting at room temperature in a shallow metal bowl with an internal temperature of 112*F. An employee indicated the potatoes were fried ~1.75 before inspection. Time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The potatoes and carrots were refried to 165*F and were placed into the walk-in refrigerator to cool. Operator explained to employee that TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F with 2 hours and 70*F to 41*F within 4 hours. Cooling guidance emailed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed a buildup of grime and dust on metal racks, drying racks, water filtration system, and other non-food contact surfaces of equipment throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: date marking; storage of plant chemicals; spray arm maintenance; lemon grass storage A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rudy Lugo

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals>>>Observed lid in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink; the sanitizer had a concentration 500 ppm quaternary ammonium. The lid was moved back to the wash compartment and the sanitizer solution was diluted down to 200 ppm. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must have a concentration of 150 - 400 ppm; anything lower than 150 ppm may not be effective for cleaning and anything above 400 ppm may leave toxic residuals on food contact surfaces and equipment. Establishment must always verify the concentration with test strips and read the concentrate label to ensure they are using the correct concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →