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Black Rock Coffee Bar

A

1849 S Mesa Dr, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2406158

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Jan 6, 2025 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2025

Jul 22, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

report emailed to facility managerPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

asked facility manager on duty regarding a certified food manager. unable to locate. please ensure one certified food manager and certificate is available during the hours of operation. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the back room, near the warewashing hand washing station was blocked with boxes of supplies. discussed with manager . manager removed articles. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed at the time of inspections, milk jugs left on the food counters. temperature indicated 50-51 deg f . discussed with manager. recommendations made in regarding with how to reach /obtain 41 deg f for milk. use of ice bath, or smaller metal containers reviewed. manager removed milk jugs. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-901.12

Inspector's notes

checked wiping cloth sanitizer buckets filled. noted at 0ppm. showed PIC. drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.12 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location

Jan 6, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

facility manager email obtained. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

No paper towel at the hand washing station. Informed one of the shift staff . paper towel obtained. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

inquired staff on duty regarding the method of sanitizing for the three compartment basin. staff were unable to locate sanitizer. spoke to facility manager via phone. per manager attending some shopping , will provide sanitizer upon return. manager obtained sanitizer. showed staff on duty how to dilute the sanitizer packets provided. chlorine at 50ppm established. corrected

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Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

observed concentrated detergent placed on the final basin by syrup dispensers. discussed the proper chemical storage. chemicals were relocated from the final basin. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

observed wet wiping cloth placed on /atop coolers and counters. facility has designated sanitizer buckets. showed staff how to set up sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

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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 →