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Black Rock Coffee Bar #AZ172

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16324 W Pat Tillman Blvd, Surprise 85387

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501539

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020252026Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 31, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Jul 31, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.At the time of inspection, observed bottles of "Frozen Fuel" caffeine concentrate being used. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back door to establishment wide open at the time of inspection. The establishment shall maintain all doors to the outside closed to prevent the introduction of pests into the building. In addition, observed fruit flies inside the establishment near the mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Person in charge closed the door at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed an unattended hose with attached spray nozzle connected to the mop sink faucet with the water in the on position. Discussed with the manager maintaining the spray nozzle disconnected and water turned off when not in use to prevent the failure of the atmospheric vacuum breaker backflow prevention device. Person in charge disconnected the spray nozzle and turned off the water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) maintaining buckets used for the ice machine off of the ground 2) keeping the establishment closed to the outside (back door)

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple deficiencies with the plumbing inside the establishment including a small leak at the mop sink faucet and the condensate line for the ice machine in disrepair leading to water leaking onto the ground of the back room. The establishment shall maintain all plumbing on the premises in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Apr 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

No shelving in the walk-in cooler so all food/beverages are stored on the floor. PIC stated that shelving is on back order and will be put up as soon as it comes in. PIC ensured that food was off the ground and in containers. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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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 →