Black Rock Coffee Bar
A9895 S Priest Dr, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80442
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.
Jun 1, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment received pest control services 5/28.
May 19, 2026Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed several flying bugs near the walk-in cooler and near the mop sink. 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 05/29/2026 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 05/29/2026.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2025
Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Beverage container stored inside the front hand washing sink. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. No soap available at front hand washing sink. PIC provided soap for handwash sink 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Chlorine in front sanitizer bucket at greater than 200 ppm. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand washing requirements with the manager.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 12/11/24. No written time control policy available. Alternative milks labeled for refrigeration, at 54*F to 70*F internally, were being held on the counter between use without discard times. Milk held on counter marked with discard mark, but no time control policy. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Reviewed time control requirements with the manager. Manager discarded the alternative milks that were not marked.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Only hot water, at 138*F, is available at the hand washing sink by the 3 comp sink. Please repair to provide sufficient cold and hot water at this hand washing sink prior to reinspection 12/11/24. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Jul 31, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Emailed report to the store address.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violation due for correction has been corrected. Operator has installed RPZ on the two in-sink rinsers.
Jul 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Emailed reportNo County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No certified manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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No apparent back flow preventer on the in-sink rinser or the Black Rock Bunn dispenser. Submerged inlet water lines require a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) valve. All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards. Provide approved backflow devices prior to re-inspection 7/31/24. Please ensure each hot and cold water line to the coffee/drink machines and the in-sink rinser have proper and sufficient back flow prevention valves. All testable backflow devices must be certified. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →