Black Rock Coffee Bar

1132 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Black Rock Coffee Bar four times, with records going back to 2024. Black Rock Coffee Bar was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Black Rock Coffee Bar's latest score is in line with the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site

2-102.12(A)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray cans of insecticides in the warewashing area. please utilize a certified pest control service . staff discarded cans. corrected

7-202.11

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pints packaged sweet cream, and creamer bottles left on the food counters. per staff on duty, delivered in the morning frozen, they were left out to thaw, product temperature taken. noted at 64 deg f . proper thawing in the refrigerate or cold running water discussed with staff. all discarded by staff. please monito proper thawing daily

3-501.12

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed numerous bees inside the food establishments, near and on the food counters, food packages and facility drive thru window inside panel as well as the facility front door glass inside panel. please ensure removal. please consult with the facility certified pest control company for strategies/solution

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soiled wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations, and atop beverage prep. stations. checked sanitizer solution in the bucket. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with manager wet wiping cloth . all soiled towels removed. fresh sanitizer at 50 ppm established. corrected

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility has filled ice bins for inside and drive through area. the ice scoop handles were immersed in the ice. showed staff on duty. please keep ice scoop handles out of ice to minimize contamination

3-304.12

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

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 two violations 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.

How often is Black Rock Coffee Bar inspected?

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

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