Black Rock Coffee Bar
A875 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85296
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89333
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Also discussed employee hair and ensuring that food (incuding drinks) and food contact surfaces do not come in contact with hair if employee leans over.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in refrigerator was dimly lit. Discussed trying a different bulb to ensure adequate lighting for product quality assesments and employee safety. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
2025
Jul 21, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
Keep wiping cloth solution at 50-100ppm chorine. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Feb 21, 2025RoutineA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
2024
Jun 6, 2024Routine2 foundationD
This establishment received a D Grade and had 0 Priority, 4 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Time as control guidance document provided in email.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: D,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alex Wesheit
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 hand sink next to three compartment sink filled with dishes and employee items. Hand sinks must be kept clear at all times and used for hand washing only. Sink was cleared at time of inspection. 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 hand sink next to three compartment sink with no soap available. All handwashing sinks must have soap available at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Soap was provided at time of inspection. 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 hand sink next to three compartment sink with no paper towels available. A hand drying provision must be available at all hand sinks at all times to ensure proper handwashing is taking place. Paper towels provided at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 several milks and coffee creamers on the counter with internal temperatures ranging from 50-70*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, milks are often left out for a few hours and then discarded or put back in the fridge. No time stamps or written policy available. Discussed time as control requirements. TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must start at 41*F, and discarded after 4 hours after being left out if not used or sold. Food must be time stamped with time time they are to be thrown away, and a written policy must be available. Discussed hazards of temperature abuse from leaving TCS items out and putting back in refrigerator to be used again. Please provide photo of written policy to inspector via email by 6/17/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jan 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Stopped by location to resend report email as email provided did not send through and no phone number for location is provided online.
Jan 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Please ensure that a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation. Please correct prior to the next routine inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Mansi Shah
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 several cartons of milk and dairy based creamers sitting out on prep counter with internal temperatures ranging from 48-50*F when taken with a probe thermometer. According to employee, milk and creamers had been out for an hour and are frequently left out for a few hours before being placed back in refrigerators. Discussed that milk and dairy based items must be placed under time as control policy and discarded after four hours or kept under constant refrigeration of 41*F and below. All items moved to refrigerator at time of inspection. Time as control guidance document attached to emailed report. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - Please ensure all food in the walk-in is stored six inches off the floor to prevent contamination from the premises. According to employee, shelving has been ordered but has not arrived yet. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 31, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 24, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspection.Construction is about 85% completeWalked site with Superintendent Eric C(1) Provide a t-grid ceiling or hard lid over the exposed front coffee area.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 7, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection by appointment.Construction is about 25% complete.Walked site with GC, Eric and the plumber.No issues with today's inspection.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this 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 →