Black Rock Coffee Bar
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Black Rock Coffee Bar has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Chandler restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of surface cleaner stored over to-go cups and lids, and cookies. PIC relocated chemicals to proper storage area at the time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination
7-201.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milk products sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 55F. Per PIC, the milk is under time as a control. The milk products did not have a time indicating when the milk products were taken out of temperature control. Per PIC, the milk products were taken out less than 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold
4-602.11(E)
70
May 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold
4-602.11(E)
95
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed line for the filtered water resting in the hand wash sink (in the drain where the waste water enters from the hand wash sink) with no air gap. The water line freely hangs below the flood rim. Discussed that a minimum 1" air gap should be maintained at all times to prevent contamination of city water during potential backflow events. Discussed either removing the line for the filtered water or installing a separate spigot for the filtered water line. A re-inspection will be conducted to show that the filtered water line was removed or a separate spigot was installed
5-202.13
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling. PIC marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material
7-102.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. (2nd consecutive violation)
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Establishment must clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold
4-602.11(E)
Outer openings not protected against pests
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed window for the drive thru without a self closing mechanism or air curtain and was being left open allowing some flies into the establishment. Advised PIC to either close window in between drive thru customers or install a self closing mechanism or air curtain to ensure no pests enter the establishment. PIC closed the drive thru window at time of inspection
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a boxes of food and a container of breakfast sandwiches on the floor of the walk-in cooler. PIC moved food items to the shelves at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
64
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed missing dome cover for ice machine floor drain. Must correct prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: PIC stated the cutting board and tongs used for ready to eat (RTE)/time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are cleaned at noon and at close around 7. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-602.11(A-D)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer being used for warewashing. Establishment only had test strips for quaternary ammonium. Obtain chlorine test strips prior to reinspection
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous employee beverages stored in food prep and coffee prep areas. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Person in charge (PIC) moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use
2-401.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed missing dome cover for ice machine floor drain. Must correct prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Rock Coffee Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Rock Coffee Bar on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Rock Coffee Bar?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Coffee Bar.
How does Black Rock Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 96.
Has Black Rock Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Black Rock Coffee Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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