Sonic

10750 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48338

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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Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 9, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- In reach-in refrigerator near soft-serve machine, observed iced coffee, milk, and whipped topping with internal temperatures ranging from 52°F-54°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of unit measured at 50.5°F using min/max thermometer. The person in charge (PIC) was unsure how long the items were in the refrigerator and voluntarily discarded them at the time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

-- The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator near soft-serve machine measured at 50.5°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. All TCS items were removed and discarded from the refrigerator at the time of inspection, and the PIC stated they will place a work order for repairs. The establishment has sufficient refrigerator space to safely remain open while awaiting equipment repairs. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. 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 when-to-wash requirements, food storage hierarchy, and date marking (7 day maximum total - do not add 2 more days beyond the last day of the 7 day hold in the walk-in. E.G. 9/1-9/7 in walk-in cannot have a new final day of 9/7-9/8 in the prep cooler).

Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of sanitizer (400 max for Quat Ammonia sanitizer), monitoring of cold holding equipment, and possible rearrangement of service line to keep heat away from prep cooler.

2024

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment, date marking, and ware wash procedures (wash, rinse, sanitize)

Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment and temperature checking methods. Also discussed ice bath use.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: Chrys Kirk

2023

Aug 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 08/24/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Aug 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed minor facility repair and maintenance. 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 602-506-6824Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Operator was signed up to attend AMC class on August, 24th, Online Webinar, 8:45 AM- 11:00 AMAward: B,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 5,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Chrys Kirk

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. - Sliced tomato and sliced cheese in prep top cooler found with internal temperatures of 50-51*F, verified with inspector's and PIC's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the cooler was last found to be at proper cold holding temperature at 10:00 AM. PIC discarded the tomato and cheese. Other TCS food items were found to be at 41*F or below in the cooler. The ambient temperature of the cooler was about 43*F. PIC stated the cooler was opened frequently during the lunch-rush. PIC will continue to monitor the cooler and ensure the ambient temperature returns to 41*F or below and is able to maintain that temperature to cold hold food items at 41*F or below. There is a lot of heat coming off the nearby expo station which may have caused the tomato and and cheese to come out of cold holding temperatures. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Leak at mop sink faucet, leak at spray arm for 3 compartment sink, and leak on soda fountain nozzle. Please have these leaks repaired prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →