Black Rock Coffee Bar

Inspector's notes

Observed eroded flooring exposing the concrete aggregate in the coffee brewing area creating a rough texture and causing water to pool. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed opened boxes of single-use utensils stored below employee drinks. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed an employee retrieve a dropped item from the floor and resume preparing a customer order without washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed ham and cheese croissants for sale the PIC stated was from another food establishment without a mark of inspection. Ham and cheese croissants were observed as one continuous piece of croissant that has been partially cut to include ham. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. A true embargo was placed on all food from unapproved source at time of inspection. PIC was instructed the embargoed food may not be sold, used, donated, discarded, or moved without notifying the department. PIC was instructed to hold product and any relevant invoices or receipts for re-inspection on a later date. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the drive through window propped open with a folded cup holder so the window remained opened between customer orders. Observed flying insects entering and exiting through the window. The door is equipped with a self-closer. No automatic air curtain is installed above the window to help prevent pest entry. Outer openings must be closed when not in use to aid in excluding pests from entering the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed eroded flooring exposing the concrete aggregate in the coffee brewing area creating a rough texture and causing water to pool. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed heavy accumulations on the air intake above the blender and main coffee brewing area and along the walls and support equipment near the tabletop oven. Clean areas at a frequency that prevents buildup and ensures ventilation does not become a source of contamination to food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no CFPM on site at 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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Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed milk products sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 55F. Per PIC, the milk is under time as a control. The milk products did not have a time indicating when the milk products were taken out of temperature control. Per PIC, the milk products were taken out less than 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed bottle of surface cleaner stored over to-go cups and lids, and cookies. PIC relocated chemicals to proper storage area at the time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. (2nd consecutive violation) Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: Observed bottle of goo gone stored over clean and dirty dishes in dish washing area. PIC relocated chemicals to proper storage area at the time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed window for the drive thru without a self closing mechanism or air curtain and was being left open allowing some flies into the establishment. Advised PIC to either close window in between drive thru customers or install a self closing mechanism or air curtain to ensure no pests enter the establishment. PIC closed the drive thru window at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a boxes of food and a container of breakfast sandwiches on the floor of the walk-in cooler. PIC moved food items to the shelves at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed line for the filtered water resting in the hand wash sink (in the drain where the waste water enters from the hand wash sink) with no air gap. The water line freely hangs below the flood rim. Discussed that a minimum 1" air gap should be maintained at all times to prevent contamination of city water during potential backflow events. Discussed either removing the line for the filtered water or installing a separate spigot for the filtered water line. A re-inspection will be conducted to show that the filtered water line was removed or a separate spigot was installed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/5/2025.

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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At time of inspection, observed missing dome cover for ice machine floor drain. Must correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed numerous employee beverages stored in food prep and coffee prep areas. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Person in charge (PIC) moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd

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PIC stated the cutting board and tongs used for ready to eat (RTE)/time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are cleaned at noon and at close around 7. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.

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Observed chlorine sanitizer being used for warewashing. Establishment only had test strips for quaternary ammonium. Obtain chlorine test strips prior to reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/15

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At time of inspection, observed missing dome cover for ice machine floor drain. Must correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco----Observed employee drinks stored at food areas where coffee is prep and food items are re-heated. PIC moved all items at time of inspection. Discussed approved areas for eating and drinking with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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.-- Observed employee moved trash can with gloved hands, then removed gloves and proceed to put on new gloves to heat up food items for customers without washing their hands. Discussed proper hand washing with PIC. Hands must be washed after handling trash cans before handling food items or utensils. Employee washed hands for 20 seconds at the time of inspection before continuing to serve customers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-- At time of inspection, observed missing dome cover for ice machine floor drain. Must correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.-- Observed hand wash sink near the oven blocked by a tube from the tea/coffee machine. The tube was also draining into the hand wash sink. PIC moved tube from the hand wash sink. A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.-- Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink with a concentration of 0ppm for chlorine. PIC added more chlorine to sink to have the proper concentration. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. (Corrected at time of inspection, 2nd consecutive violation) Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.-- Observed heavy accumulation of pink and black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. (2nd consecutive violation) Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.-- Observed a tub of whipped cream cheese sitting out at room temperature near the oven with an internal temperature of 70F. Per PIC, she was not sure how long the cream cheese had been out on the counter. PIC voluntarily discarded cream cheese at time of inspection. All TCS food must be maintained at 41°F or less, at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.-- Observed facility using time as a control for milk, half and half, and ice cream mix, stored on counter near coffee machine with an internal temperature of 60F. As per PIC, the establishment uses time as a control for their dairy products but had no time indicating when the dairy products were taken out of temperature control. Per PIC, the milk products were taken out less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. PIC wrote the time on the dairy products. A food establishment, when using time as a control, must follow their written procedure; and mark when a TCS food is taken out of temperature control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd