Black Rock Coffee Bar
A1132 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71010
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2025
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed to store PICPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation5 coreB°
facility manager not present. report emailed .Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed multiple gallons of open milk containers left without refrigeration. milk temperatures from 53-64 deg f . discussed the temperature requirements with on site staff. staff in charge discarded all open perishable jugs. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 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 spray cans of insecticides in the warewashing area. please utilize a certified pest control service . staff discarded cans. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
observed pints packaged sweet cream, and creamer bottles left on the food counters. per staff on duty, delivered in the morning frozen, they were left out to thaw, product temperature taken. noted at 64 deg f . proper thawing in the refrigerate or cold running water discussed with staff. all discarded by staff. please monito proper thawing daily. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. 3-501.12 - Core: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking
Inspector's notes
observed numerous bees inside the food establishments, near and on the food counters, food packages and facility drive thru window inside panel as well as the facility front door glass inside panel. please ensure removal. please consult with the facility certified pest control company for strategies/solution. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
soiled wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations, and atop beverage prep. stations. checked sanitizer solution in the bucket. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with manager wet wiping cloth . all soiled towels removed. fresh sanitizer at 50 ppm established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed facility has filled ice bins for inside and drive through area. the ice scoop handles were immersed in the ice. showed staff on duty. please keep ice scoop handles out of ice to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
observed open boxes of drink lids placed on the wet concrete floor, directly under the handwashing station. please use a designated shelf for storing single service drink related containers to minimize contamination. showed staff Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. staff relocated all. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
2024
Jul 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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,Signer: Skayla-manager
2023
Jul 21, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
advisory;received an email from the facility GM, documenting the new sanitizer test strips are now available on site. photos/receipt of purchase provided. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →