Sonic
B15471 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08308
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed the importance of discarding damaged utensils with PIC. All equipment and utensils must be maintained in good repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed several ladles and tongs stored as clean on a metal rack adjacent to the 3-comp sink with sticky residue and visible dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. 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.
Feb 2, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Storage in restrooms, lighting, cleaning frequency of in use utensils
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed corner seals on frp near hand wash sink and mop sink missing, causing holes and gaps and the FRP to separate from wall. Person in charge to place a work order and have completed by next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Aug 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed sanitizer concentration for dish machine, the dish machine was not being used and no signs of it being recently used at time of inspection. PIC stated that machine worked earlier when they tested. However, it tested at 0 ppm after final rinse and PIC was not able to prime the machine due to a broken display screen** PIC submitted a work order and stated that they will sanitize all dishes at the 3 compartment sink in a quat solution**
Feb 5, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris underneath equipment. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed broken cove base tiles and broken tiles throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hot water faucet at the small 3-compartment sink observed to be leaking. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive violation.
2024
Sep 14, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hot water faucet at the small 3-compartment sink observed to be leaking. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
FRP wall by handwashing sink at the back of the restaurant is damaged and exposing drywall. So is the FRP wall at the mop sink. Also observed broken cove base tiles at mop sink and near grill area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 19, 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.**Discussed proper use of ice baths**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mike C
Priority Foundation-4-501.17, Pf: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents. 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. ----- Employee observed washing equipment at the 3 compartment sink while it was not set up properly. All compartments were empty while employee used running water and a rag to clean the equipment. The proper cleaning procedure should be a wash with soap, rinse in rinse compartment and sanitize in a quat solution before air drying. Equipment has be submerged in sanitizer for a minimum of 20 sec. Informed person in charge about proper cleaning procedures and the equipment that was improperly washed was put in dish rack to be sent to dish machine. Dishwasher sanitizer measured between 50-100 ppm and the quat dispenser was dispensing sanitizer between 200-400ppm and test strips were available and easily accessible. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed backflow prevention, proper use of ice baths, and time as a control parameters**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Taylor S.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ----- AVB on mop sink is leaking when in use. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Please maintain plumbing in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ----- Areas below equipment and storage racks observed with build up of food debris and or grease build-up. Underneath storage racks in freezer and walk-in cooler also needs cleaned. Please clean below equipment and storage racks in a frequency and manner that prevents build up and prevents attraction of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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 →