Black Rock Coffee

7000 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84865

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed oatmilk and whole milk sitting out on service counter at 53-56*f degrees. Discussed with PIC the need to return all liquid TCS items back to fridge to maintain 41*f degrees or below while not in use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.

2024

Sep 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Elizabeth Heaslett

Jan 18, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection in 10 days for 5-202.12.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Fix prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive violation.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - No written procedures available onsite for the clean-up of fecal/vomit accidents. Provided person in charge with sample procedures for use. A food establishment must have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures must address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.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: Emily Aguirre

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

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. - Main handwashing sink in back area with storage, walk-in, warewashing sink found with hot water not functioning. A handwashing sink must be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 deg F through a mixing valve or combination 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers - Chemical spray bottle hanging in warewashing area found without label or name. Per person in charge spray bottle was sanitizer and labeled it. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-2-402.11 , C: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - Observed employee working drive thru with long hair completely down and loose. Employee restrained hair in pony tail time of inspection. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.Correct prior to next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Elizebeth Heaslett,Award: Not Participating

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed no hand soap available at the hand wash sink by the to-go window. Person in charge (PIC) refilled at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that hand wash sinks should have hand wash soap available at all times. 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 available at the hand wash sink behind the syrups. PIC placed paper towels by the sink at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that hand wash sinks should have a hand drying provision available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed sanitizer bucket with concentration of 500 ppm. PIC added water to dilute solution at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that chlorine sanitizer concentration should be maintained between 50-100 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed small bin of soiled towels uncovered by the mop sink with multiple small flies hovering about. Discussed with PIC that the facility should be free of insects, pests, rodents at all times and harboring conditions should be eliminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-2-402.11 , C: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Observed both staff members without hair restraints. PIC instructed staff to restrain hair at time of inspection. Discussed that when working with food/drink hair should restrained to avoid contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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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 →