Inspection Report

Business Name
Black Rock Coffee Bar

Business Address
20774 E WALNUT RD QUEEN CREEK AZ 85142

Permit Number
FD-73646

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/22/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
3

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 0 ppm quat at the 3 compartment sink while employee was cleaning/sanitizing dishes. Manager stated they were out of bleach and quat sanitizer at the present time. A spray bottle of quat sanitizer was found, and sanitizer basin at 3 compartment basin was made during the inspection and tested. Ensure that 150-400 ppm quat is at the 3rd basin of the 3 compartment sink during operation. Manager said delivery will be there first thing tomorrow, and manager was informed to obtain sanitizer at opening tomorrow.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 24

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

---Observed milk containers, whip cream and butter containers being left out on the counter between customers. Staff said they use time as a control for those items. They were not able to show a written policy of the time control. Facility does change out milk every 4 hours (between 1pm to 5pm). Milk and other TS foods were changed out during inspection, and not left out more than 4 hours. Ensure there is a written policy to ensure change out of TCS products to prevent bacteria buildup.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection

---Observed a shut off nozzle on the end of the hose at the mop sink that has an AVB device on it. Manager disconnected the hose. Talked to staff and manager about AVB and how to use the mop sink. Ensure that there is no shut off valve down stream of an AVB faucet.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 52

Description: Sewage and Waste Water Properly Disposed

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage

---Observed facility is hosing down mats outside on the cement fence to the west of the drive thru. Facility is drying mats outside where run off is going to stone landscaping/flower beds and parking lot. Talked to staff about where to clean items and sewer vs storm water systems. Ensure that mats are cleaned inside the facility or in a place where the used water goes down the sewer, and not the storm drain outside. Staff moved the mats inside.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

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.

**Talked to manager about food storage locations, food manager licenses, pest control operations, and how to seal countertops to the walls.

Confirmed email with manager.

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.

Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Monica C.

"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.