Black Rock Coffee Bar

2725 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Black Rock Coffee Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM was on site during 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)
95
Feb 19, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: When asked to wash hands employee conducted a sub 5 second hands wash, discussed needing to wash hands for the full 20 seconds from start to finish when switching from a contaminated task
2-301.12
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sani bucket with bleach tested a chlorine test strip turned black and then flashed white. indicating far more than 100pm. Instructed PIC on proper chemical concentration levels and changed bucket between 50-100ppm
7-202.12(A-B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Trash can blocking drive through hand wash sink. Please find another spot for this trash can. Discussed with staff that this is a common theme during black rock inspections at other locations. Trash can moved at time of inspection. Please maintain in any spot aside from in front of the hand sink as to not deter hand washing. *2nd repeat* 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: no soap at drive through hand sink at time of inspection. soap was supplied
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed Black matter build up on shoot of ice machine
4-602.11(E)
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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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.