Black Rock Coffee

14854 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Black Rock Coffee has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time as a public health control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Black Rock Coffee trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

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

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment uses time as a public health control for creamer tins at coffee station. Per manager, creamer tins are rinsed out after each use then rinsed after 4 hours. Discussed proper warewashing procedures of creamer tins and creamer carafes every 4 hours, using the 3-compartment sink with a wash, rinse, and sanitize steps. Instructed employee to provide start/discard times on creamer carafes. Unable to locate written time as a public health control procedures. Written procedures were provided at time of inspection. Maintain available for inspector during routine inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: No handwashing signage in restrooms. Provide handwashing signage in both restrooms. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOODEMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES

6-301.14

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In front area, in second coffee station, personal items (purse, phone) stored on counter next to bottled syrups and espresso machine. Employee moved personal items to back room. (A)Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination

6-403.11

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No handwashing soap at front handwashing sink. Handwashing soap was provided at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with handwashing soap at all times

6-301.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Creamer carafes and tins without time documentation. Per establishment written procedures, start/discard times are noted on log sheet. Log sheet was not filled out at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide start/discard times for carafes and tins. Recommended locating log sheet to front for use. Discussed the importance of following establishment written time as a public health control procedures at all times

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Rock Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Rock Coffee on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Rock Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Coffee.

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

Black Rock Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Black Rock Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Rock Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Rock Coffee 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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