PlateScore

Black Rock Coffee Bar

A

5247 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83620

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.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about time control policy, datemarking and equipment storage.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large gap in the bottom half of the side door on the east side of the building. Talked to manager and showed it to them. Ensure that all outer openings are self closing and tight fitting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Jan 22, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Observed storing clean blenders under the sewer pipes at the front sinks. Items were moved. Ensure no clean equipment is stored under sewer lines. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

2025

Aug 6, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about food manager licenses.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed egg burrito container in the fridge that didn't have a datemarking. Manager said it was from a shipment from an outside company that cooked eggs from the day before. Talked to manager about datemarking policy. Ensure that all cooked egg and cooked ham burritoes have a datemarking of the day that is was made (within 24 hours). Manager datemarked the container during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

Mar 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed half eaten sandwich in the kitchen. Talked to manager about where employees can eat/take breaks and which areas they can not. Ensure that employee food and eating tasks are kept away from customer foods and customer food preparation areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at hand sink by drive up window. Manager refilled the soap dispenser. Ensure there is soap for each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed shut off nozzle installed on atmospheric vacuum breaker at mop sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

2024

Oct 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hose with a sprayer connected at mop sink. Discussed not having any type of shut off south of the AVB valve at the mop sink. Disconnected hose at time of inspection. Provided approved system handout with report.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No food protection manager present at time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present every hour this establishment is open. 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

Mar 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**PIC said he will email inspector with the certificate today***Created a 4 hour time policy for the dairy and cream cheese products with the PICOn 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Zach Henry

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink by the drive through window. PIC put paper towels by the sink. Hand was stations must be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times. ***REPEAT VIOLATION Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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 no handwash signage in the restrooms. Please provide. (First violation) Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 cream cheese holding 57F in a reach in cooler. Employee stated that it was recently opened. Discussed proper cold holding for TCS food items, or adding the cream cheese to the 4 hour time policy that was created by the inspector and PIC during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →