Black Rock Coffee Bar
A°6016 S 7th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503116
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Hot water temperature at handwash sink reading 100F + and 3 compartment sink reading 110F +. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 27, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed drive-thru windows being propped open with no air-curtain blowers and a couple of flies entering facility. Discussed with PIC that the drive-thru windows are self-closing and must close window between transactions to prevent pests from entering into facility.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted. 3rd consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot water at handwash sinks and 3 compartment sink reading temperature at 95F. Discussed with PIC that temperature for hot water required to be maintained at 100°F at all handwash sinks and 110°F at all other sinks.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of 100°F is required at all handwash sinks and 110°F at all other sinks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 8/28/2026.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet and hand-wand at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed peeling paint on floor throughout facility and exposing concrete underneath. Discussed with PIC that floor is required to be sealed, in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 3, 2026Routine5 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no air-curtain on walk-up or drive-thru windows, Window does self-close but being propped open. Discussed with PIC that required to have protection on windows to prevent pests from entering.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be establishment prevention and be maintained free of pests. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Discussed with PIC that once wet wiping cloths is used it must be stored in bucket with sanitizer solution.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerators doors and prep-table refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on floor throughout kitchen; prep-area, drive-thru window area, 3-compartment sink area and storage area. Discussed with PIC that it required to mop floor frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed peeling paint on floor exposing cement underneath and panel of ice machine broken off. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 4, 2025Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no self-closing windows or air curtain on walk-up or drive-thru windows. Discussed with PIC that required to have protection on windows to prevent pests from entering.
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6-202.16 - Core: Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier Predefined Comment: Establishment must be establishment prevention and be maintained free of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on floor and doors of reach-in refrigerators. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →