Sonic
A734 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03716
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 10, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Dish machine not in operation at time of inspection. Test run of dish machine showed no sanitizer present. Dish machine will not be used for sanitizing of food contact equipment until it is verified it is working properly and providing Chlorine sanitizer with a concentration between 50-100 PPM. Discussed food storage safety hierarchy, cleaning methods for equipment such as slicer, monitoring of cold holding and effective ice bath construction.
Inspector's notes
Leak on center basin drain line at 3 compartment sink in front of store.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Debris buildup observed below 3 compartment sink, mostly behind dish machine. Debris buildup also observed in corner behind ice machine.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Chlorine concentration undetectable in dishes in low temp dishwasher. Troubleshooting steps the PIC attempted: priming and rerunning dishwasher several times, replaced the sanitizer container, replaced the nozzle for the sanitizer container. The concentration consistently tested below the minimum required concentration between 50ppm-100ppm after multiple troubleshooting measures were taken. At the time of inspection, the PIC removed dishes from machine and stated they will place an "out of order" sign on it until repairs can be completed. Utensils and equipment will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized with quat at the 3-compartment sink. Ensure employees are utilizing test strips to verify dishes are getting properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violations: 2nd
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Apr 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Reviewed date marking ranges for the following ready-to-eat TCS items: hot dogs, corn dogs, chili, and American cheese. ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods (day 1 is the day the product is opened + 6 additional days). RTE/TCS items Must be discarded after 7 (1+6) days.
Inspector's notes
-- Dishes in low temp/sanitizing dishwasher had chlorine concentration levels testing below 50ppm at the time of inspection. Assisted the PIC with restarting, draining, priming, and rerunning the dishwasher. After restarting and priming the dishwasher, the sanitation levels tested between 50ppm-100ppm. Ensure employees are utilizing test strips to verify dishes are getting cleaned and sanitized properly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: -- Vegetable slicer put away as clean with heavy buildup of tomato debris on blade. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. The person in charge (PIC) relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
-- Handle for ice scoop observed directly in contact with the ice in well. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
-- Broken/loose floor tiles observed in kitchen area near grill and prep station. Main entrance door has exposed wood being used as replacement for a shatter glass door. There is also a leaking pipe under the hand sink near walk-ins. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Sep 17, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Reviewed date marking for ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
Inspector's notes
-- Observed accumulation of food and grease buildup throughout the kitchen. Spoke with the person in charge (PIC) regarding increasing cleaning frequencies as needed and creating a cleaning schedule to prevent buildup of grease, debris, and food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
-- Observed hood filters above fryer with heavy grease and debris build up. Discussed with the person in charge increasing cleaning frequencies to prevent significant buildup of grease, food, and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Mar 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Rosario R.
2023
Sep 28, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sealing and caulking cracks and gaps between the walls and handwashing and three compartment sink. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies and replacing container drain inserts that are blackened and worn. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Casey J.
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. --Observed black organic matter on the inside walls of the ice machine. Observed organic buildup accumulated on the inside of the soda nozzles. Ensure that cleaning frequencies are increased to prevent buildup that could attract/harbor bacteria. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils --Observed residue buildup on walls behind equipment and three compartment sink. Observed buildup in sinks and on handles. Ensure that cleaning frequencies are increased to prevent buildup that could attract/harbor bacteria. 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 →