Sonic
A°3330 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03677
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Inspection history5 on record
2026
Mar 5, 2026Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing the dome grates inside of the floor sinks to protect the plumbing. Discussed the conversion of one restroom to a storage room. Please cap off the plumbing once the toilet and handwashing sink are removed. Calibrated thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed a gap with light shining through the bottom of the exit door in the back of the kitchen. Discussed installing a door sweep, weather stripping or to adjust the threshold to provide an effective barrier against pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed a stream of water running out of the wall behind the ice machine. The water appears to be from a leaking pipe inside of the wall, which is flowing out from the bottom of the FRP and top of the cove base tile on the wall. According to PIC, a work order has been created. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor behind and under the ice machine and adjacent cook-line equipment. Discussed cleaning the area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed areas of missing grout in between the floor tiles in the front of the kitchen, some areas of the cook-line, and in the ware washing area. Water and debris observed to be in the voids between the tiles. According to PIC, estimates are being done to repair the floor. A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Jul 17, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate citizens complaint. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: hot water and cold water valves be switched at front of entrance hand sink. Recommend: replacing burnt light bulbs in back room. Ensurerestroom doors are self closing. Replace missing/cracked floor tile.Reminder: Verify RPZ is on water line to soda carbonation unit. Rpz's are required for carbonation/soda fountains. *****Provide an RPZ test report prior to next routine inspection. *****Of note: Establishment has work order to repair ice cream machine to right of prep line. Panel is exposed.
Inspector's notes
Observed on prep table rack clean tomato slicer and onion chopper and lime wedge chopper with food debris inside all blades and insides of tomato slicer had visible food debris particles on middle blades and other interior portions of slicer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize listed slicers and choppers. ===Clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 4th Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: On previous inspections discussed with Person IN Charge (PIC) about repairing holes in metal sides of main walk in unit; on both sides of main walk in unit door. =====Equipment is not in good repair and cannot be properly adjusted, and/or maintained. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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Observed large amounts of organic matter build up on sides and on floor in soda boxes/mop sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also observed heavy brown/yellow organic matter on side walls behind hot holding unit to left of main deep fryers hood. Visible black organic matter on three compartment wall. Several ceiling tiles with heavy brown/black organic matter.====Dirty Wall or ceiling in any room. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 2, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hot water temperature at hand sinks. Recommend: replacing burnt light bulbs in back room. Ensure restroom doors are self closing. Deep clean ice machine and soda nozzles.Reminder: Please verify RPZ is on water line to soda carbonation unit. Rpz's are required for carbonation/soda fountains.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 3rd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: On previous inspections discussed with Person IN Charge (PIC) about repairing holes in metal sides of main walk in unit; on both sides of main walk in unit door. =====Equipment is not in good repair and cannot be properly adjusted, and/or maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed large amounts of plastic and cardboard debris in soda boxes/mop sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also observed heavy brown/yellow organic matter on side walls behind hot holding unit to left of main deep fryers hood. Several ceiling tiles with heavy brown/black organic matter.====Dirty Wall or ceiling in any room. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures.Recommend: repairing all broken metal seals on walk ins; doors. Deep cleaning walls. Broken floor tiles.
Inspector's notes
Observed small reach in unit in between shake machines at 49.9*F ambient temperature with min/max thermometer. Inside the unit was 4 containers of coffee with cream at 49*F; cream at 49*F; container of 8 children milk at 49*F; whipped cream bags (eight) at 53*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Last check of unit was at 2pm. Time of inspection is 4pm. Directed PIC to move all listed tcs food items to main walk in to cool to 41*F. Confirmed 30 minutes later. ======Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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Observed heavy yellow organic matter on sides of hot box. Yellow organic matter on sides and tops of deep fryers; fryer vents; grill sides and front; grill vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Jan 3, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures.Recommend: repairing all broken metal seals on walk ins; doors. Deep cleaning walls; and deep cleaning fryers.Core Violation #45&Violations #47 noted on this inspection. RM-10538 is pending for this establishment. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Signer: Christopher Alexander,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: Not Participating
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. ===Observed no paper towels inside employee restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked paper towels.====At all times, paper towels need to be stocked at hand sinks at all times. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing. ===Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed heavy yellow organic matter on sides of hot box. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →