Black Rock Coffee Bar
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Black Rock Coffee Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time as a public health control”, which has been cited four times.
Among Gilbert restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Observed no hand wash signage for either restroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands must be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and must be clearly visible to food employees
6-301.14
95
Sep 5, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 bottles of cleaner, and a bottle of toilet bowl cleaner stored above to-go cups and lids in the back of the establishment. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC touch hair and headset for taking drink orders, then proceed to prepared drink orders for customers without washing her hands. PIC properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
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 1 hour 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. (4th consecutive violation)
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time on inspection, observed ice with handle touching the ice at all the portable ice bins. PIC moved ice scoops to the top of the portable ice bins. During pause of food prep or dispensing utensils must be stored not in contact with food or ice
3-304.12
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)
61
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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 1 hour 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)
90
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed milk products sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 50F. 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 and the establishment did not have a written procedure. 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. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of ant and roach spray (Raid), located in dry storage area. Per PIC, the establishment had ants near the stone gate outside and was using it near the back door entrance way. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed milk products sitting out at room temperature with an internal temperature of 50F. 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 and the establishment did not have a written procedure. 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. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of ant and roach spray (Raid), located in dry storage area. Per PIC, the establishment had ants near the stone gate outside and was using it near the back door entrance way. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
82
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 Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Rock Coffee Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” 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 Gilbert?
Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gilbert 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 one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Black Rock Coffee Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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