Black Cat Coffee

4730 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Black Cat Coffee stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Cooking and baking equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Black Cat Coffee on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a unlabeled bottle containing sanitizer near the handwashing station. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Person in charge labeled the bottle at the time of inspection
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an opened snap trap rodent station under the handwashing station. Person in charge disposed of the trap at the time of inspection. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the main handwashing station not being held in place and being able to shift around. Please secure handwashing station properly to ensure it continues working properly
6-501.11
78
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cooking or baking equipment not cleaned every 24 hours
Inspector notes: Observed substantial food residue buildup on interior cavity and food contact surfaces of a toaster oven. Please ensure food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are cleaned at least every 24 hours and maintained clean to sight and touch
4-602.12
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have NSF or commercial equivalent probe thermometer available for verifying holding and cooking temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
Cooking or baking equipment not cleaned every 24 hours
Inspector notes: Observed substantial food residue buildup on interior cavity and food contact surfaces of a toaster oven. Please ensure food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are cleaned at least every 24 hours and maintained clean to sight and touch
4-602.12
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Cat Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Cat Coffee on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Cat Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “cooking and baking equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Cat Coffee.

How does Black Cat Coffee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Black Cat Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Black Cat Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Cat Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Cat Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.