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Sonic

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2870 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07589

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

83
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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100060202420252026Jan 10, 2024 — Routine — score 62 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jan 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 26, 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 history9 on record

2026

Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the homestyle chest freezer that is storing raw ground beef patties, next to the flattop. The side of the homestyle chest freezer has started to warp from the heat. Homestyle equipment is not approved to be used in a commercial kitchen. All food service equipment shall be commercial grade and meet the standards of design and construction in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Sanitation Foundation or NSF International (NSF), or equivalent standards.

2025

Jun 2, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was conducted in response to citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate citizens complaint. Reviewed and discussed: cooling methods. Reminder: maintain spray arm 1" inch above the flood rim of three compartment sink. Inspection conducted with R.S. 871

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4th Consecutive violation. 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 CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed yellow organic matter on wall left of sandwich unit. Observed heavy black organic matter on hot line wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===A dirty wall. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 10, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC

No County Legal Action. At time of inspection, re-inspection issue corrected.

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

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50ppm-100ppm. 3rd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed spray arm at three compartment sink below the flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to be above 1" of flood rim. =======Air gap is less than 1 inch. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

Mar 31, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance for Priority violation # [16], [4-501.114 (A-E)] has beennoted during this inspection. The person in charge accepted the opportunity to attend the Department􀀀s Active Managerial Control Class. Wed. April 16th at 9am at 1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85006Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Recommend: adjusting outdoor rodent traps.Re-inspection: Thursday April 10th.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed live roaches below three compartment sink wall and rim sides of three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed roach activity. =====If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

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

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50ppm-100ppm. 3rd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed spray arm at three compartment sink below the flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to be above 1" of flood rim. =======Air gap is less than 1 inch. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

Jan 14, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority2 coreB°
#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50*F-100*F. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed missing door handles to both upright refrigerator and upright freezer unit to left of deep fryer station. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Non-food contact surfaces of equipment /utensils are not in good repair. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of refrigerators. 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

2024

Nov 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment Person In Charge has requested more time in completing re-inspection issues.

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority Foundation violation # [16], [4-501.114], 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Establishment currently has second consecutive violation #16, 4-501.114. An audit of employee food handler certificates was completed in the establishment had 3 out of 17 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

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

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50*F-100*F. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed missing door handles to both upright refrigerator and upright freezer unit to left of deep fryer station. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Non-food contact surfaces of equipment /utensils are not in good repair. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of refrigerators. 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 10, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation3 coreC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspectionRe-inspection Friday January 19th. Reviewed and discussed: hot holding procedures; handwashing procedures. Recommend: adding new dome drain baskets/grates. Removing all duct tape from walls. Core violation #45, #47 and #53 were observed during this inspection. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Establishment has RM-10547 pending.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,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: James Burleson

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. ====Observed front of house hand sink with no hot water available. Handle is not functioning to allow hot water. Drain pipe is partially misplaced to drain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for plumber. =====Maintained 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: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. ===At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 3 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50*F-100*F. 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: 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 missing door handles to both upright refrigerator and upright freezer unit to left of deep fryer station. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Non-food contact surfaces of equipment /utensils are not in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. 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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap============Observed at three compartments sink with spray arm stored three inches below flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to be more than 1inch above the flood rim. ====== The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. =====Observed large amounts of black organic matter on walls all over the mop sink areas. Observed yellow organic matter on both walls by the main refrigerator and hot line of the kitchen areas. Black organic matter on wall of three compartment sink. Rusted yellow organic matter by main walk in refrigerator door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Dirty walls. 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 →