Black Rock Coffee Bar

1458 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Black Rock Coffee Bar has been inspected seven times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “outer openings, protected”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Black Rock Coffee Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed self closing window for drive thru is not functioning properly to help prevent pests from entering facility. Please repair prior to next routine inspection
6-202.15
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Observed employees using cell phones in between handling and preparing beverages for customers. Instructed employee to wash hands in between switching tasks
2-301.14
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sinks near drive thru window and near espresso machine reaching a maximum temperature of 85*F. It was observed, when handwashing sinks are being used simultaneously hot water temperature decreases to 70*f. Will re-inspect on 4.11.25. Hot water must reach a minimum temperature of 100*F
5-202.12(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed half and half, reduced fat ice cream vanilla mix, soft whip, whipped cream with an internal temperature of 60*f. According to PIC, items use time as a control for food safety, but documentation had not been completed since 2/19 to indicate when product is being discarded. According to PIC, items were removed from temperature controlled environment within 1 hour prior to inspection and were instructed to time stamp products at time of inspection. ***4TH consecutive violation***
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed self closing window for drive thru is not functioning properly to help prevent pests from entering facility. Please repair prior to next routine inspection
6-202.15
67
Nov 5, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed half and half stored on countertop with an internal temperature of 60*F. PIC, was instructed to discard at time of inspection. According to PIC, time as a control is used for all dairy products, but were not documented at time of inspection. Time as a control policy was not posted at time of inspection. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection 10.24. ****4th consecutive violation***
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
90

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 Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than 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 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.