Black Mountain Coffee Shop
C°7211 E Ho Rd, Carefree 85377
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61618
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 30, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure non-service dogs are maintained at least 7 feet from entrances to the facility. Reviewed datemarking with staff. Provide approved disclosure statement to Consumer Advisory footnote and limit asterisked items to animal proteins that may actually be served undercooked. Provided guidance document.
Inspector's notes
The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. 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 worker not washing hands between handling dirty and clean wares at the mechanical dishwasher. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC) and staff. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Worker instructed to wash hands between handling dirty and clean wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
In reach-in cooler, observed mold growth on tomato puree. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. The tomato puree was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
In reach-in refrigerator, observed thawed mahi mahi in vacuum packages labeled to remove from packaging when thawing. Follow label instructions and remove the seafood from the ROP environment when thawing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cubed ham and shredded cheese at 52°F in prep table across from cooktop. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Spoke to PIC about proper cooling methods prior to placing in prep table as the table is only meant for cold holding. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed salmon steaks that had been thawed inside of their ROP packaging in reach-in fridge under the prep table. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Spoke to PIC about the bacterial dangers presented by the low oxygen environment. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Thawing methods, cooling methods and copper mule mugs
2024
Jul 25, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee place cooked bacon on sandwich with no gloves on. Employee discarded bacon at time of inspection washed hands placed on gloves and placed bacon on sandwich with gloves.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in use dish machine with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge informed when using chlorine as a sanitizer the concentration shall remain between 50-100ppm at all times.
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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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. All sanitizing of dishes and equipment was moved to 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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,Signer: Sean Kenny
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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,Signer: Willie Castrillo
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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.... Observed Gravy that was made around 2:30pm yesterday afternoon in a large round food safe container in the large reach in cooler at a temperature of 52*F. Observed green salsa in a large round food safe container in the large reach in cooler at a temperature of 48*F that was placed in the reach in at 9:30am yesterday morning and not touched. Person in charge was informed Cooked TCS food must be cooled from 135°F to 41°F or less in 6 hrs provided that the food is cooled from 135°F to 70°F within the first 2 hours. Person in charge discarded items at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals... Observed dish washer using chlorine with a concentration above 200ppm when using testing strip on surface of plate after running. Person in charge was advised to use 3 compartment sink until dish washer can stay between 50-100ppm. Person in charge moved dish washing to 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Person in charge informed sanitizer is too high per sanitizer label requirements. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →