Black Rock Coffee Bar

1849 S Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Black Rock Coffee Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Mesa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 22, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the back room, near the warewashing hand washing station was blocked with boxes of supplies. discussed with manager . manager removed articles
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Asked facility manager on duty regarding a certified food manager. unable to locate. please ensure one certified food manager and certificate is available during the hours of operation. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked wiping cloth sanitizer buckets filled. noted at 0ppm. showed PIC. drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established
4-901.12
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Inquired staff on duty regarding the method of sanitizing for the three compartment basin. staff were unable to locate sanitizer. spoke to facility manager via phone. per manager attending some shopping , will provide sanitizer upon return. manager obtained sanitizer. showed staff on duty how to dilute the sanitizer packets provided. chlorine at 50ppm established. corrected
4-501.114(A-E)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed concentrated detergent placed on the final basin by syrup dispensers. discussed the proper chemical storage. chemicals were relocated from the final basin. corrected
7-201.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand washing station. Informed one of the shift staff . paper towel obtained. corrected
6-301.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth placed on /atop coolers and counters. facility has designated sanitizer buckets. showed staff how to set up sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloth
3-304.14
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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 30, 2026. The public record contains four 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 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 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.