Black Rock Coffee Bar

5247 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Black Rock Coffee Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Black Rock Coffee Bar was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “approved system and cleanable fixtures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed storing clean blenders under the sewer pipes at the front sinks. Items were moved. Ensure no clean equipment is stored under sewer lines

4-903.12

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed egg burrito container in the fridge that didn't have a datemarking. Manager said it was from a shipment from an outside company that cooked eggs from the day before. Talked to manager about datemarking policy. Ensure that all cooked egg and cooked ham burritoes have a datemarking of the day that is was made (within 24 hours). Manager datemarked the container during inspection

3-501.17

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shut off nozzle installed on atmospheric vacuum breaker at mop sink

5-202.11(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink by drive up window. Manager refilled the soap dispenser. Ensure there is soap for each hand sink at all times

6-301.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Observed half eaten sandwich in the kitchen. Talked to manager about where employees can eat/take breaks and which areas they can not. Ensure that employee food and eating tasks are kept away from customer foods and customer food preparation areas

2-401.11

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed hose with a sprayer connected at mop sink. Discussed not having any type of shut off south of the AVB valve at the mop sink. Disconnected hose at time of inspection. Provided approved system handout with report

5-202.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food protection manager present at time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present every hour this establishment is open

2-102.12(A)

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 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “approved system and cleanable fixtures” 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 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.

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