Black Rock Coffee Bar

1202 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Black Rock Coffee Bar's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. An employee provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a sanitization bucket with chlorine sanitizer near the register, which tested above 200 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitization bucket & the sanitizer solution retested at 100 ppm. Sanitizer must test between 50 to 100 ppm & must be tested every time solution is made. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)

7-204.11

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle on hose connected to the mop sink at time of inspection. Shut off valves may not be connected downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) as contamination could occur. Person in charge (PIC) removed sprayer nozzle at time of inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive)

5-202.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of organic matter in the ice machine. Ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC)

4-602.11(E)

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 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe 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.

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