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Sonic

B

4007 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04094

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

81
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 46 (3 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 28, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 13, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment has a household chest freezer storing frozen raw beef patties. Household equipment is not approved for use in a commercial kitchen and must be removed. Discussed replacing the accordion drainpipes and installing U-shaped (open front) toilet seats in both restrooms. Calibrated thermometer.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed the low temp mechanical dish machine with a concentration of 0 ppm chlorine while in use (clean dishes on rack inside). Verified with person in charge's (PIC) test strips. PIC primed the machine several times and switched the container of chlorine; the chlorine remained at 0 ppm and no chlorine appeared to be in the line. The 3-comp sink will be used to sanitize all kitchenware until the chlorine concentration in the dish machine is at 50-100 ppm. Discussed checking the sanitizer concentration every morning and logging the concentration and necessary corrections before the dish machine is used in order to properly destroy pathogens on the dishes. Emailed a sanitizer log. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a large accumulation of ice on the floor and walls in the walk-in freezer. Observed water leaking/spraying from the fans in the walk-in cooler and the floor to be lifting up and in disrepair. It appears that the condensation line in the freezer may be blocked and causing the water to leak into both walk-in units. The food is protected from contamination from the leaking water. The water accumulation may be damaging the floor in the cooler. According to PIC, the condensation line is scheduled to be repaired. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several areas of the floor throughout the kitchen to be separating. The gaps where the floor is separating observed to have pooling water. Discussed sealing the gaps in the floor to prevent water from pooling and pathogen growth, such as Listeria. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Aug 28, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Recommend: maintenance on small refrigeration unit by ice cream machines. Reminder: employees with bandage will require a glove over bandage if working with open food. Recommend: deep clean onion chopper; ice machine anti-rust treatment. Replace accordion style plumbing inside restroom hand sinks. Ensure all restroom doors are self closing.

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

Inspector's notes

Discussed in multiple inspections the need to professionally defrost main walk in freezer unit ice build up to unit. Remove tray of ice build up. ====Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under parts 4-1 and 4-2. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed both hood vents with yellow organic matter and visible grease build up. French Fry station and tator tot station with brown organic matter on metal top. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).==========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 3rd Consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

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Large amounts of black organic matter on ceiling tiles throughout the establishment kitchen areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Observed large amounts of debris and toilet tissue on floor inside employee men's restroom. ===Dirty wall, ceiling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 28, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

No County Legal Action. All re-inspection issues corrected.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee restroom with no available toilet tissue inside the establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked restroom with toilet tissue. ====A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet.

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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment currently has second consecutive violation #22, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B). An audit of employee food handler certificates was completed in the establishment had 4 out of 24 employee Food Handler Certificates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On previous inspections discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to discontinue using older model refrigeration unit used for holding iced coffee with cream/whipped cream/ and kids milks. At time of inspection the unit ambient was 48.2*F with inspector min/max thermometers. Internal temperature of iced coffee with cream was 44*F; milk was 46*F-48*F; whipped cream at 51-64*F. Notified PIC. Per employee, no temperature checks were conducted today. Per PIC the unit was restocked around 7am-9am, time of inspection is 11am. Directed PIC to move all tcs items into main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. =============Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Inspector's notes

On previous inspections discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to correct large panel of ice cream machine. At time of inspection ice cream machine right side panel and left side are about to come off unit and bent. =========Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use.2nd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed both hood vents with yellow organic matter and visible grease build up. Sides of deep fryer. French Fry station and tator tot station with brown organic matter on metal top. 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

Mar 6, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [22 ], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B ], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Re-inspection: Tuesday March 18thReviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Establishment still in process of updating ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen areas. Of note: establishment has work order to changing hot and cold water line at front entrance hand sink. Recommend: Defrost main walk in freezer unit. Maintaining daily temperature log checks.

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment currently has second consecutive violation #22, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B). An audit of employee food handler certificates was completed in the establishment had 4 out of 24 employee Food Handler Certificates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On previous inspections discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to discontinue using older model refrigeration unit used for holding iced coffee with cream/whipped cream/ and kids milks. At time of inspection the unit ambient was 48.2*F with inspector min/max thermometers. Internal temperature of iced coffee with cream was 44*F; milk was 46*F-48*F; whipped cream at 51-64*F. Notified PIC. Per employee, no temperature checks were conducted today. Per PIC the unit was restocked around 7am-9am, time of inspection is 11am. Directed PIC to move all tcs items into main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. =============Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Inspector's notes

On previous inspections discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to correct large panel of ice cream machine. At time of inspection ice cream machine right side panel and left side are about to come off unit and bent. =========Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use.2nd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed both hood vents with yellow organic matter and visible grease build up. Sides of deep fryer. French Fry station and tator tot station with brown organic matter on metal top. 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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee restroom with no available toilet tissue inside the establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked restroom with toilet tissue. ====A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet.

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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability

2024

Aug 27, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation4 coreD

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures.Calibrated thermometers with Person In Charge (PIC).Of note: Establishment still in process of updating ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen areas. Recommend: changing hot and cold water line at front entrance hand sink. Fixing metal floor panel for walk in freezer unit. Defrost main walk in freezer unit.

#4 — Proper Use of Restriction and ExclusionPriority2-201.12

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with blue bandage over right hand index knuckle. Employee is opening iced beverages and other sealed drinks with same bandaged hand. Notified Perso In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on glove over bandage hand. Per employee the knuckle has open cut. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-201.12 - Priority: Exclusions & Restrictions; Conditions of Exclusion and Restriction. 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/4620/AMC-Toolbox: Employee-Health

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed white and green organic matter inside ice machine unit ice dispenser. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will clean out the ice machine unit. Also observed rust build up around the ice machine unit. ======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. 3rd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed by hot dog roller unit a large container of hot holding cheese sauce at 109*F-120*F with inspector and establishment thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per employees the cheese sauce was prepared at 6am. Time of inspection is at 12pm. Directed PIC to discard improperly hot holding cheese sauce. Upon inspection of the hot holding unit it was discovered to be on setting 4 and not the normal 7 setting. ==== Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to discontinue using older model refrigeration unit used for holding iced coffee with cream/whipped cream/ and kids milks. At time of inspection the unit ambient was 43.9*F-50*F. Internal temperature of iced coffee with cream was 47*F-49*F; milk was 47*F-49*F; whipped cream at 54*F. Notified PIC. Per employee, no temperature checks were conducted today. Directed PIC to move all tcs items into main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. =============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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed inside upright refrigerator closest to three compartment sink with 3 large open containers of cooked hot dogs small; cooked hot dogs large, cooked corn dogs with no date markings. Per employees, all products from previous day. Notified Person In Charge (PIC) to apply the appropriate date marks on open tcs food products. === TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to correct large panel of ice cream machine. At time of inspection ice cream machine right side panel about to come off unit and bent. =========Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed both hood vents with yellow organic matter and visible grease build up. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).==========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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

Inspector's notes

Observed by side wall panel behind ice cream machine with broken wall sidings. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===========Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

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.#14C 2nd Consecutive violation; correct prior to next routine inspection. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures.Recommend: maintenance on small reach in unit in between ice cream machines. Seal all holes. Repair ice cream machine side panel. Switch hot and cold water lines at front of house hand sink; degrease walls; repair metal panel at floor entrance to main walk in unit; defrost main walk in freezer unit. Emailed copy of inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Jason Alvarez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. ===Observed white and green organic matter inside ice machine unit ice dispenser. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will clean out the ice machine unit. Also observed rust build up around the ice machine unit. ======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,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Aug 14, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed work-order for dishwasher. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies of food and non-food contact surfaces. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Jason A.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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. Ensure that cleaning frequencies are increased to prevent buildup. 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

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.12

Core-4-603.12, C: Precleaning --Observed several containers on clean dish rack with labels still in contact. Ensure that labels are completely peeled off before washing. 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 →