Black Rock Coffee Bar

5351 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Black Rock Coffee Bar's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the only hand sink in the kitchen area. Manager refilled the empty soap container. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times

6-301.11

Feb 11, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed gaskets broken/missing at fridge under main espresso machine. Ensure that doors and fridges are adjusted and sealed according to manufacturer

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed concrete floor in the kitchen is wearing down and now exposing the aggregate rock underneath. Talked to manager about floor coverings. Ensure that all flooring in the food areas are easily cleanable

6-201.11

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed milk and other foods stored on the walkin floor. Talked to manager about storage options in walkin. Ensure that all foods are stored at least 6 inches up off the ground

3-305.11

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed small refrigerator near drive-thru window with an ambient temperature of 54*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. TCS non-dairy milks were removed at time of inspection. Discussed storing only non-TCS items in cooler until it can maintain 41*F and below

4-301.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with a buildup of black organic matter inside. Please clean ice machine frequently enough to prevent buildup of organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of milk in the walk-in being stored directly on the floor. All food items must be stored 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination from the premises. Discussed obtaining more shelves or using milk crates for storage above the floor

3-305.11

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 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” 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 90 out of 100, which is lower 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.

How often is Black Rock Coffee Bar inspected?

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

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