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Sonic

1229 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04062

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 21, 2023 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 14, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Dec 1, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the caulk at the wall junction of the 3-compartment sink and the back hand washing sink to be missing or in disrepair. Discussed removing and replacing any damaged caulk. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak from the handwashing sink in the front of house at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Calibrated thermometer. Discussed removing the nozzle from the hose when not in use.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed recently prepped sliced tomatoes cooling in the top of the sandwich dresser cooler with an internal temperature of 49F. According to PIC and label, the tomatoes were sliced within the hour prior to inspection. Also, the amount of sliced tomatoes cooling in the prep cooler would not be used within 4 hours. TCS foods must cool from 70-41F within 4 hours. PIC placed most of the sliced tomatoes into the walk-in to cool to 41F and left the amount need immediately in the prep cooler. Discussed cooling TCS foods in the walk-in cooler, in a shallow container that is loosely covered until it cools to 41F or less. The top of the prep cooler and a large amount of sliced tomatoes would not likely cool the food to 41F in 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the caulk at the wall junction of the 3-compartment sink and the back hand washing sink to be missing or in disrepair. Discussed removing and replacing any damaged caulk. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

2024

Sep 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed chemical storage and raw protein storage, such as bacon.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed sliced tomatoes and American cheese cold holding in the dresser prep cooler with internal temperatures of 46-50F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC placed the tomatoes and cheese into alternate refrigeration to cool to 41F. PIC will not store TCS foods in the prep cooler until it is verified to maintain 41F or less. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F 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.

Mar 20, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #1525.Inspection report was emailed and verified at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee illness, cleaning up vomit procedures, and employee drinks.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.Signer: Jason Heidelberg,Review Notes: RA with Adam Kluge,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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. Green manual lime juicer in use at drink station with green paint chipping off inside the tool on the food contact surface. Person in charge discarded the tool and replaced it with a different one. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 10, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #36 found during the inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 verified by the inspector on 10/10/2023 via electronic means. A copy of this re-inspection report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.

Sep 21, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.Re-inspection 10 days for violation #36.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.Award: B,Signer: Mercedes Ledezma

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence >>> Observed several house flies (30+), mainly in the front of the kitchen in the windows and around the beverage equipment. According to person in charge (PIC), monthly pest control treatments are performed. PIC will contact the company for an additional treatment. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies, routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests, eliminating harborage conditions. Outer openings, such as exit doors and drive-thru windows in the kitchen must also prevent the entry of pests. Re-inspection 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-401.13

Core-2-401.13, C: Use of Bandages, Finger Cots, or Finger Stalls >>> Observed an employee scoop ice and bag food while wearing a blue bandage to cover a finger cut, without wearing a glove over the bandaged finger. An impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee working with exposed food shall be covered with a single-use glove. PIC reviewed the use of bandages, gloves, and handwashing with employee. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment >>> Observed a gasket in disrepair, in the slush mix machine. The gasket is frayed and appears to be in direct contact with the frozen water in the slush machine, near the nozzle of the machine. A black residue observed on the nozzle of the slush machine, which may be coming from the gasket. Discussed replacing the gasket. Also observed a leak from the bottom of the 3-compartment sink in the back of the kitchen; please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability >>> Observed missing grout from the floor in the beverage, ice machine, and 3-compartment sink area. Discussed repairing grout and floor tiles as necessary to eliminate pooling water. 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. 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 →