Black Cat Coffee
B°4730 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56766
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees with Certified Food Protection Manager Certificates onsite 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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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 back handwash sink with coffee pot inside and being blocked by a cart. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishes being done in three-compartment sink in sanitizer compartment. Sanitizer in sink tested under required concentration. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed basin of main hand sink shifting when sink is turned on or off. Observed hand sink in kitchen spraying water when turned on. Both hand sinks are still operable and proper handwash is still able to be conducted. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 19, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed handwashing station procedures with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed a unlabeled bottle containing sanitizer near the handwashing station. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge labeled the bottle at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed an opened snap trap rodent station under the handwashing station. Person in charge disposed of the trap at the time of inspection. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed the main handwashing station not being held in place and being able to shift around. Please secure handwashing station properly to ensure it continues working properly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Sep 19, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Correction of violation was provided via electronic means and e-mail correspondence was uploaded to Files tab of operational permit. Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed substantial food residue buildup on interior cavity and food contact surfaces of a toaster oven. Please ensure food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are cleaned at least every 24 hours and maintained clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Sep 18, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 9/26/2025. A photo of an NSF or commercial equivalent probe thermometer may be provided via e-mail in lieu of in-person re-inspection. Of note: discussed microwave cooking. Raw animal proteins cooked in a microwave oven shall be rotated or stirred throughout or midway through cooking, covered to retain surface moisture, heated to at least 165F in all parts of the food, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after cooking to obtain temperature equilibrium.
Inspector's notes
Observed substantial food residue buildup on interior cavity and food contact surfaces of a toaster oven. Please ensure food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are cleaned at least every 24 hours and maintained clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have NSF or commercial equivalent probe thermometer available for verifying holding and cooking temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 9/26/2025.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Reviewed quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer concentrations with PIC.
2024
Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed chemical storage, bodily fluid/biohazard cleanup. Instructed establishment to prepare food contact surface sanitizer solutions with chlorine using available supplies and test strips until additional quaternary ammonium (quat) test strips are obtained.
May 14, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tanya Nygard
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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 →