Inspection Report

Business Name
Black Rock Coffee Bar

Business Address
8670 E THOMAS RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

Permit Number
FD-71246

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
1/29/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Observed an accumulation of slime growth on the upper deflector panel inside the ice maker. Ice maker interior should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any slime growth. Please have panel cleaned more frequently.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Observed a container of cream cheese stored on the counter by the oven at 69*F. Neither employee on duty was able to determine when the cream cheese was set out but they did know it was at least 3.75 hours prior when the employees arrived. Cream cheese was embargoed. Time/Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be kept above 135*F or below 41*F. Discussed with employees keeping the cream cheese in the adjacent cooler.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage

Observed a bottle of cleaning degreaser stored on the shelf with various containers of sugar packets and flavorings. Chemicals must be kept separate from food to prevent contamination. Bottle was moved to proper storage.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Observed a bucket of wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer with a concentration over 200 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer must be kept in the concentration as stated on the bottle, in this case 50-100 ppm. Bucket was discarded and a new bucket was made in the proper concentration.

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use

At time of inspection, observed a can of raid in the back with the chemical storage. All pesticides must only be applied by certified applicators. Raid was removed from the kitchen.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager
At time of inspection no Certified food manager (CFM) was present on the premises. A CFM must be present on the premises at all times. Please have a CFM present at the next inspection.

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report printed and left with PIC.
Notes;
Discussed cleaning under espresso machines and ice maker.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.

Food Manager Licenses: 0,Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hayden A.,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.