Black Rock Coffee Bar
C4925 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert 85298
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85654
Score based on 7 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 history8 on record
2026
Jul 30, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed repair
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked grilled cheese sandwiches hot holding on counter as samples at internal temperature of 77 deg F. Manager discarded the grilled cheese and informed inspector they already have a time as a control policy for milk and cream and will add grilled cheese to policy. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches and single service cream cheese cold holding at internal temperature of 48-52 deg F in a reach in unit holding >41 deg F. Manager discarded food items. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed one of the reach in units in the food preparation area holding temperature at 48.7 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items were discarded or redirected to alternate unit. Currently there is no TCS cold holding in unit. Manager will call for repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Dec 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory. On-site courtesy visit to review and discuss hot water supply at restroom hand sinks, options, and recommendations. Met with Taylor Fenner, AZ Director of Operations. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 19, 2025Routine4 priority3 foundation2 coreD°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed creating a policy or obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed window for the drive thru left open allowing some flies into the establishment. Advised PIC to either close window in between drive thru customers or air curtain to ensure no pests enter the establishment. PIC closed the drive thru window at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. 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.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee come into work and start making drinks orders for customers without washing their hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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
Observed both hand wash sinks located in the main coffee bar area without soap. It was found that both soap dispenser were not functioning. PIC took out soap from the dispenser to manually pump out soap. Each handwashing sink must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink with a concentration of 0ppm for quat ammonium. PIC tried to re-filled 3 compartment sink with new sanitizer water; but it was observed the bag for the quat ammonium was empty. PIC re-filled the 3 compartment with new bag attached and tested to show the proper concentration for quat ammonium. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. A chemical sanitizer like quat ammonia, must have a concentration between 150-400ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. . (2nd consecutive violation) Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2nd consecutive violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed whipped cream cheese sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 52F. Per PIC, was not sure how long the whipped cream cheese has been out of temperature. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed milk products sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 55F. Per PIC, the milk is under time as a control. The milk products did not have a time indicating when the milk products were taken out of temperature control. Per PIC, the milk products were taken out less than 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Observed spray bottle with chemicals used for cleaning without common name labeling. PIC marked with common name. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed spray nozzle attached to hose on mop sink faucet. Mop sink faucet has an AVB. PIC removed shut-off (spray nozzle) downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
2024
Nov 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected through electronic means.
Nov 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit, creating an employee illness policy, and disconnecting sprayer from the mop sink hose when not in use. Re-inspection will be conducted on 11/18/2024, or in lieu of re-inspection adequate proof of correction may be provided via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink with a concentration of 0ppm for quat ammonium. PIC tried to re-filled 3 compartment sink with new sanitizer water; after re-filling the sanitizer concentration was still 0ppm. Establishment had chlorine on site, and use chlorine to fill the 3 compartment with the proper concentration for chlorine. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. A chemical sanitizer like quat ammonia, must have a concentration between 150-400ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without testing strips for quaternary ammonium; and dysfunctional test strips for chlorine. The establishment mainly uses quat ammonium, but will sometimes use chlorine if out of the sanitizer quat ammonium. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection; or in lieu of re-inspection adequate proof of correction may be provided via electronic means. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 11/18/2024.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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.
May 31, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Angelina C
Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition-- At time of inspection, observed air ventilation, in the restroom on the ceiling with heavy acclamation of dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned, and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Must correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ben English
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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.-- Observed employee pour left over coffee from a customer's order down the hand wash sink located near the drive thru window. Food employees must only use hand wash sink for handwashing. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: 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.-- Observed whipped cream cheese sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 65F. Per PIC, the cream cheese is under time as a control policy, and had been out for less than 2 hours. There was no time stamp indicating when the cream cheese was taken out of temperature control. PIC wrote time on cream cheese tub at time of inspection. . A food establishment, when using time as a control, must follow their written procedure; and mark when a TCS food is taken out of temperature control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling-- At time of inspection, observed a bottle of ibuprofen medicine being stored to-go containers and on time of expresso machine. PIC relocated medicine to a proper storage area. Discussed the importance of medicine storage for employee use with PIC. Medicine that is in a food establishment and used by employees must be stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, and single use items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →