Sonic
B°987 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03744
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using ice baths for the TCS items in the top of the make-line and reviewed cooking temperatures. Recommended getting the make-line unit serviced.
Inspector's notes
Dicer in clean storage area with old food debris present on the blades. The dicer was removed to be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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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.
Feb 23, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee working at the cash register/order taking area put gloves on and went to handle foods items at the make line without washing hands. Employee was asked to properly wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Dicer in clean storage area with old food debris present on the blades. The dicer was removed to be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are 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
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Two containers of cream (ice cream mix)-49-59F in ice baths located in the drive thru area and in the car hop pass thru area. PIC stated that both containers had been in the ice baths for about two hours and relocated to the walk in cooler to cool. Ensure that TCS foods items in cold holding are maintained at 41F or below. 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.
2025
Oct 17, 2025Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and American cheese ranging from 44*F to 45*F using probe thermometer in the top of the make-line unit. Ambient temperature was 48.7*F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated the items were placed in the unit at 6:00 am from the walk-in, time of inspection was approximately 8:00am. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Oct 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection: 10/27/25
Inspector's notes
Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and American cheese ranging from 44*F to 45*F using probe thermometer in the top of the make-line unit. Ambient temperature was 48.7*F using min/max thermometer. PIC stated the items were placed in the unit at 6:00 am from the walk-in, time of inspection was approximately 8:00am. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed make-line unit in use holding sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and American cheese. Ambient temperature of unit was 48.7*F using min/max thermometer. Notified person in charge and they put a work order in. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. ===Re-inspection: 10/27/25
May 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and thawing methods with person in charge. Recommended getting the shake machine serviced.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee grab raw hamburger patties with gloved hand from tall refrigerator and then proceeded to touch hamburger bun. Had employee discard the hamburger bun, wash hands and put on new gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Barbi T.,Food Manager Licenses: 1
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priority3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometersReviewed and discussed: date marking procedures.Recommend: maintenance on main sandwich reach in unit (unit needs professional defrost). Printed copy of inspection report.Core violations: #14.#49W 3rd Consecutive violations. Correct prior to next routine inspection#53W 3rd Consecutive violations. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Crystal Benda
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. ===Observed yellow, blue and grey organic matter on top shoot of ice machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 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
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. ===Observed main sandwich unit with ambient temperature of 44.9*F-45.5*F with min/max thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). All three separate containers of American Cheese and shredded American Cheese were from 46*F-54*F internal temperature. Per employee the cheeses have been inside the unit for more than 2 hours. Inside the unit was bag of cut lettuce at 44*F; Cream cheese packets at 44*F. Directed PIC and employees to move all tcs food items to main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. Reviewed after 30 minutes. ======= Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained.====Observed 3 drains missing drain basket or dome grates inside drains to help prevent drain back ups. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ========== Missing floor drain grates Repeat Violations: 3rd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed heavy black and brown organic matter build up around the walls of the three compartment sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A dirty wall or ceiling in any room Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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 →