Sonic

601 N Central Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48335

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed several TCS products including hot dogs, corn dogs, TCS cheese, TCS cheese sauces, shredded lettuce, chili, mayo with dairy, beef patties, coffee creamer, and soft serve all reading an internal temperature of 45-47F inside walk-in cooler. Walk-in Cooler ambient temperature was reading 47F. PIC stated that walk-in was down and that maintenance was coming to fix. Maintenance did arrive during time of inspection to fix walk-in cooler. Informed PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed main walk-in cooler reading an ambient temperature of 47F. TCS products being stored in walk-in cooler were also reading 45-47F. PIC stated walk-in cooler was not working and maintenance was on their way to fix it. Maintenance did arrive during time of inspection to fix walk-in cooler. Informed PIC that 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and cleaning frequencies

Mar 24, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking (today+6), monitoring of sanitizer, and facility cleaning frequencies

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow leak on 3 compartment sink faucet and chemical dispenser. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Escutcheon missing below hand wash station in rear of facility. Grout below food prep sink at wall-floor junction is very low. Missing floor tiles in mop sink basin allowing water to pool. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning methods for slicer, minor facility maintenance, date marking, and positioning of items in make table for best cold holding.

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed use of fill-line in coolers and best cooling methods. Also discussed cleaning methods for soda nozzles.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Ilene Navarrette

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Leak in ceiling above light panel in rear of facility causing water and, what appears to be organic matter, accumulating in the ceiling panel. Leak on the water filter in rear of facility. Water heater appears to have a leak on the bottom portion causing water to accumulate in the area and the bottom of the water heater is beginning to rust. Please have these areas repaired prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Aug 1, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed use of fill line in prep cooler. Also discussed cleaning methods for soda nozzles.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Diana Lee

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Plumbing at 3 compartment sink is leaking in various areas at faucet handles. Leak in ceiling above rear lighting panel causing water to accumulate in lighting cover. Water heater showing possible signs of leak with moisture accumulation around the bottom edges of the tank. Please repair plumbing and leaks in the ceiling prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →