Black Rock Coffee Bar
A1839 S Crismon Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62487
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
Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of blenders- must be washed, rinsed, sanitized every 4 hours. Discussed keeping drive thru window closed unless actively speaking to customer. No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of chlorine in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled to 50 PPM at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
May 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink for front establishment.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer nozzle attached to hose downstream from an AVB at mop sink. Discussed removing sprayer hose at faucet when not in use. Spray nozzle was removed at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
2024
Nov 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff use cell phone and transition to using espresso machine, discussed when to wash and requested staff member to wash hands before continuing 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.
May 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedDiscussed removing spray nozzle from mop sink and labeling chemical bottles. 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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Signer: Lily Barlow
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 10 PPM of chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink actively being used. PIC drained and re-filled sink to bring levels to 50-100 PPM. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 reduced fat milk ice cream vanilla mix, whole milk, 2% milk, fat free milk, half and half with an internal temperature of 53-66*F. According to PIC, time as a control is used but could not provide documentation to prove when milk products were removed from a temperature controlled environment. PIC, was instructed to discard all foods and create a new log to document discard time. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed coffee beans stored on floor. Please keep all food and utensils 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed storage racks in walk-in cooler with dried milk debris from spills. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 5,Signer: Ethan Handerson
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 5lb of fat free milk holding 48F. PIC discarded the milk, as the refrigerator is holding 45F. A new container of milk was opened and will be held in the walk in refrigerator. Also observed a container of whipped cream cheese holding 44-52F. The cream cheese had been removed from refrigeration less than 2 hours prior and was put into an ice bath. Discussing adding more ice around the container, or placing it in a working refrigerator when not in use. PIC added more ice to the ice bath. TCS food items must be held at 41F or below when cold holding. 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 →