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Black Rock Coffee Bar

A

8847 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79784

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 19, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 19, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 21, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 21, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining appropriate sanitizer concentration in wiping cloth buckets (50-100 ppm chlorine) with person in charge. Body fluid cleanup procedures provided with inspection report.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of organic matter on splash guard of ice machine. Ice machines must be cleaned a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Discussed importance of burning off ice prior to washing and sanitizing machine with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris and splash on espresso machines and interior surfaces of prep coolers. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean equipment prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food residue and soil beneath and behind counters and equipment and on floor in and around restroom. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 28, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed gasket separating from cooler door in prep area. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed boxes of bagels and pastries stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Jun 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 31, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jan 21, 2025Routine3 foundationB

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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions to clean bodily fluids. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid instructions via email.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hot water available at the three compartment sink or any of the hand wash sinks in the establishment. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F. No hot water under pressure available within establishment, re-inspection in 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a substantial number of bees fly into the establishment through the back door, walk up window, and drive thru window. Observed no air curtain, self closing mechanism, or other means to prevent entry of insects at the back door or service windows. Discussed outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed significant amout of bees both dead and alive throughout all areas of the establishment. Observed live bees on clean utensils, food equipment, nozzles of syrups, openings of food containers, single serve utensils, ice bins/ice machines, floor drains, and dead bees in prep sinks, floor drains, on wall/floor.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Re-inspection 1/31/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

2024

Jul 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions or cleaning bodily fluids.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid plan guidance. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jan 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Observed hand wash sink operating with adequate water supply and no leaking from underneath the sink. Verified availability of sanitizer test strips and proper concentrations of sanitizer solution. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Graciella Geiser

Jan 19, 2024Routine2 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: B,Signer: Graciella Geiser

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. Observed inoperable hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. The person in charge stated the hand wash sink has been inoperable for some time an a work order has been submitted and another designated prep sink is being used as a hand wash sink pending repairs. Discussed proper capacities of hand wash sink and maintaining in good repair. Re-inspection will take place by 01/23/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 no sanitizer test strips available in the establishment to measure sanitizer concentrations. The person in charge placed an order for more sanitizer test strips. Discussed a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Accurate test kit/ device must be available. Re-inspection for availability of sanitizer test strips to take place by 01/26/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Aug 18, 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 reportNotes:Discussed clean dish shelf storage. Discussed mop sink hose. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gracie G

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →