Black Rock Coffee Bar

1408 S Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Black Rock Coffee Bar has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Black Rock Coffee Bar's 86 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed exposed gravel on floor throughout the food prep area, causing water to stagnate. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces must be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easy cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials. Please seal and repair prior to next routine inspection
6-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipes underneath three compartment sink. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed syrups stored directly on floor in lobby area. All food must be stored 6 inches off floor to prevent contamination. 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Addl Notes: Observed broken tubs stored directly on floor, used for storing food or single service containers. Please replace tubs to protect food from contamination when cleaning floors
3-305.11
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket with over 200ppm chlorine concentration. The contents were discarded. Employee demonstrated proper dilution levels of 50-100ppm
7-204.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Employees did not have a CFPM certificate. Please ensure there is at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION
2-102.12(A)
82
Jul 10, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed over 200ppm Chlorine concentration in the 3 compartment sink. PIC emptied the sink contents and refilled to 50ppm. Chlorine levels must be between 50-100ppm when using chlorine for sanitizing
7-204.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have any Chlorine test strips. Inspector left enough for the day. Please obtain and provide prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certificate presented to inspector at time of inspection. PIC stated the manager has a certificate via ServSafe. Inspector searched the manager's name, but did not find the certificate. Please email a picture of the certificate to inspector within 72 hours if able to acquire. A CFPM must be present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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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 Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Rock Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Coffee Bar.

How does Black Rock Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Black Rock Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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.

How often is Black Rock Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Rock Coffee Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.