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Black Rock Coffee Bar

10683 N 116th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Black Rock Coffee Bar has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

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

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm in the wiping cloth bucket. Test paper turned black and then flashed. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels (50-100ppm) at time of inspection. Please train staff as needed
7-204.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 17, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed maximum water temperatures of 81F and 91F at restroom handwashing sinks. PIC indicated that the facility has been unable to schedule repair service during hours when the establishment is closed. Provide hot (at least 100F) running water under pressure to all handwashing sinks as needed. 4th Consecutive Violation
5-202.12(A)
90
Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Time as Control written procedures were not available for review for creamer pitchers remaining at room temperature. . Provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection. Email inspector written time control procedures within about a week
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed maximum water temperature of 82F at one restroom handwashing sink. Unable to inspect second "in use" restroom. Provide hot (at least 100F) running water under pressure to all handwashing sinks as needed. Email inspector proof of correction (repair service receipt) within about a week. 3rd Consecutive Violation
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person-in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some dark residue buildup on upper interior surface of the icemaker bin. Remove ice and properly clean/sanitize the interior surfaces more frequently
4-602.11(E)
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the mop sink faucet, observed a hose with spray nozzle attached downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). Discontinue maintaining shut-off valves downstream from AVBs. The spray nozzle was removed at the time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
5-202.11(A)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed maximum water temperature of 79F and 93Fat restroom handwashing sinks. Provide hot (at least 100F) running water under pressure to all handwashing sinks as needed. Email inspector proof of correction (repair service receipt) within about a week. 2nd Consecutive Violation
5-202.12(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed whole milk/78F in tin pitcher. Per PIC, the facility uses time as a control; however, written procedures were not available for review. Also, the time control log was vague, signed with permanent marker, and not dated. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection. The manager agreed to discard the unstamped milk. Email inspector time control procedures within about a week
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person-in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some dark residue buildup on upper interior surface of the icemaker bin. Remove ice and properly clean/sanitize the interior surfaces more frequently
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 Aug 28, 2025. 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 three times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Coffee Bar.

How does Black Rock Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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.

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