Sonic
B6753 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria 85383
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58877
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Mechanical warewashing unit out of order during inspection. Staff observed manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes with quaternary solution at 200ppm. Mechanical warewashing unit to produce a temperature of 120*F or higher and a chlorine strength of 50-100ppm before use.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: mop sink, storage in restroom, hand washing and hair restraints
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed several items on clean dish rack (onion dicer, tomato, slicer, tongs, plastic containers, etc) with visible grease and food residue on food contact surfaces. Person in charge had staff remove items from rack and place in 3-compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed onion dicer on clean rack where dishes are stored, with food residue on blade and deteriorating black molding, with pieces breaking off. Plastic sliding doors on ice machine with jagged cracks, causing equipment to surface to be rough and not easily cleanable. Person in charge stated order was placed for doors and new dicer and removed items from use. Manual cover placed on ice machine until new doors are recieved. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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. Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
2025
Sep 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Employee observed picking up fallen food off the floor to put in trash can, then proceeded to changing gloves before heading back to the cook line. Inspector advised employee to wash hands before putting new gloves on. Employee removed gloves, properly washed hands and put on new clean gloves. Per FDA Food Code 2017, food employees must wash their hands after any activity which may result in contamination of the hands this includes handling raw meats, touching bare human body parts (except arms), coughing or sneezing, using the toilet, and handling dirty equipment or utensils. Switching gloves only is not sufficient. Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter build up on multiple soda nozzles. Discussed with PIC and employees that the soda nozzles must be cleaned and maintained at a frequency as to prevent future build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Also observed food debris build in refrigerator walls and the lids at the sandwich make-line. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed food storage racks in walk-in cooler with excessive dry food debris located. Discussed cleaning frequency for food racks to prevent build-up. Also observed dust build up on condenser fans in walk0in cooler. Please clean areas prior to next routine inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
May 8, 2024Routine1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed proper proper use of ice baths**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: B,Signer: Mark M.
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: 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. ------ Observed food debris in multiple metal pans that were stored as clean. All pans were placed in 3 compartment sink to be washed rinse and sanitized. Reviewed the requirement of keeping all food contact surfaces and dishes/utensils clean to sight and touch with PIC. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Mark M.
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 tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced cheese, and hot dogs observed with internal temperature range of 46-48*F while being cold held inside the sandwich make-line unit. The ambient temperature of the unit was 46*F according to inspectors min/max (after 25min) and this temperature was confirmed with a refrigerator thermometer inside the unit. Per PIC, all items were stocked roughly an hour prior to this inspection in preparation for the lunch rush. PIC created an ice bath for products and placed a work order for the unit. PIC stated that they will closely monitor the ambient temperature of the unit and continue to use ice baths for products stored on the top half of the unit. Items that were stored in the bottom half of the unit were returned to the walk-in cooler which had an ambient temperature of 38*F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ----- Observed a leak underneath the handwashing sink nearest to the prep table. Please repair 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 ----- Observed build up of food debris inside the make-line unit and around the lid for the top half of the unit. Advised PIC to clean the unit at a frequency necessary to preclude build up. Equipment which holds foods shall be cleaned and kept clean to sight and touch. PIC stated they will clean the unit as soon as po.ssible. Also, areas below food storage racks in freezer and walk-in cooler needs cleaned 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →