Black Rock Coffee Bar
B1458 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85743
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 22, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed large coffee dispenser blocking the hand sink across from the sandwich cooler. According to employee, coffee is drained into the hand sink. Hand sinks must be kept available at all times and used for hand washing only. Person in charge relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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
Observed several flies in the establishment. Observed drive thru window being left open between customers. Discussed ensuring window is closed to prevent insects from entering the establishment. Please monitor and keep establishment free of flies and pests to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed water lines underneath the counter dripping onto the floor. All plumbing and fixtures must be kept in good repair. Please repair water lines prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Apr 17, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Hot water was reaching minimum temperature of 104*F at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed self closing window for drive thru is not functioning properly to help prevent pests from entering facility. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Apr 3, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employees using cell phones in between handling and preparing beverages for customers. Instructed employee to wash hands in between switching tasks.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sinks near drive thru window and near espresso machine reaching a maximum temperature of 85*F. It was observed, when handwashing sinks are being used simultaneously hot water temperature decreases to 70*f. Will re-inspect on 4.11.25. Hot water must reach a minimum temperature of 100*F.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed whipped cream cheese with an internal temperature of 70*F in small reach-in cooler. All other TCS foods in reach-in cooler were below 41*F at time of inspection. It was observed that the cream cheese is left out for a prolonged period of time and was discarded 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 half and half, reduced fat ice cream vanilla mix, soft whip, whipped cream with an internal temperature of 60*f. According to PIC, items use time as a control for food safety, but documentation had not been completed since 2/19 to indicate when product is being discarded. According to PIC, items were removed from temperature controlled environment within 1 hour prior to inspection and were instructed to time stamp products at time of inspection. ***4TH consecutive violation***
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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 self closing window for drive thru is not functioning properly to help prevent pests from entering facility. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed half and half stored on countertop with an internal temperature of 60*F. PIC, was instructed to discard at time of inspection. According to PIC, time as a control is used for all dairy products, but were not documented at time of inspection. Time as a control policy was not posted at time of inspection. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection 10.24. ****4th consecutive violation***
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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.
Apr 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Handsink water faucets were dispensing water at 100*F within 1 minute. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - TH (Added No County legal action clause).,Signer: Raine Cramer
Mar 12, 2024Routine2 foundation3 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [22], [3-501.19], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Must be present at time of inspection. Please obtain within 90 days. 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,Signer: Braden Biggs
Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: 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. Observed handwashing sinks near drive thru window and near espresso machine reaching a maximum temperature of 80*F. Please make repairs prior to 3.22.23. Will re-inspect. Hot water must reach a minimum temperature of 100*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 no documentation (time to discard) or policy for milk products stored out of refrigerated environment. Milk products were 56*F at time of inspection. Maintain policy available for all products that use time as a control. ****THIRD CONSECUTIVE REPEAT VIOLATION*** CORRECT PRIOR TO 3.22.24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed several fruit flies throughout establishment. Please have a licensed pest control applicator treat for fruit flies. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed ice scooper stored in ice with handle touching ice that is used for beverages. Please maintain handle up to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed floor drain for handwashing sink adjacent to cash register with organic matter debris Please clean prior to next routine inspection to prevent pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 6, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed providing air curtains and do not jam self closing window open at drive thru window.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alyssa Anderson,Award: B
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 facility using time as a control for milk, half and half, and ice cream mix, stored on counter near coffee machine. As per PIC, the establishment uses time as a control but does not have a written procedure. Written procedures must be prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. Prepared a written procedure on site with PIC and provided electrically. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation-- Observed multiple dead flies, drain flies, and bees on surface of water purifier system near and on electrocution device in back room. Discussed approved design criteria for pest control devices with the PIC. Electrocution devices must retain insects in the device and dead pests must be clean up to prevent contamination or attraction of other pests. PIC removed device and clean area of dead pests. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →