PlateScore

Black Rock Coffee Bar

B

1829 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73988

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an empty pitcher sitting in the basin of the hand wash sink located near the 3 compartment sink. Also observed PIC dump coffee down the hand wash sink located near the main line. PIC removed pitcher from the hand wash sink at time of inspection. 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. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed window for the drive thru with a piece of cardboard wedged to prevent the window from being self closing and was being left open allowing some flies into the establishment. Advised PIC to either remove the cardboard from the window to be self closing or air curtain to ensure no pests enter the establishment. PIC removed the cardboard from the drive thru window at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Addl Notes: Observed the establishment utilizing open fly glue strips under the 3 compartment sink and near the mop sink. PIC removed fly strips at time of inspection. Discussed approved design criteria for pest control devices with the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed holes in the drywall/FRP near the mop sink area. 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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 12, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment using small black container as a sanitizer bucket with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. PIC remade at the time of inspection. Discussed using a larger container so towels can be adequately covered by the sanitizer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink without adequate flow of hot water, and handwashing sink in the middle of the drink making area was not operational. All handwashing sinks shall have adequate supply of hot water for proper handwahsing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Nov 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection report sent by email.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: A,Signer: Cynthia Luby

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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 →