Sonic
Permit ID: FD-08308
Permit Type: E & D
15471 W Bell Rd Surprise 85374
*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
D
3
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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. Observed employee wash hands for less
than 10 seconds. Advised employee and person in charge (PIC) that hands shall be properly washed
for no less than 20 seconds. Employee re-washed hands for 20 seconds.
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where 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. Observed employee wash hands in small 3-
compartment sink near beverage prep area. Handwashing sink near store entrance was dirty with
debris in sink basin. Advised employee and person in charge (PIC) that employees shall only wash
hands in clean and designated handwashing sinks. Employee re-washed hands in handwashing sink and
PIC stated they will clean out the handwashing sink near store entrance.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
07
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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. Observed employee place a cherry on milkshake with bare hands. Advised employee and person in charge (PIC) that ready to eat (RTE) foods must not be handled with bare hands. Suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment shall be used when handling RTE foods. Employee discarded the milkshake, washed hands, and put on food safe gloves.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Observed container of chili in upper right location of steam table measuring 78 - 98 degrees F.
Employees and person in charge (PIC) did not know when the chili was placed in the steam table,
but stated it was in the steam table for at least an hour. Other food items in steam table were
above 135 degrees F. Temperature gauge on steam table was set to highest setting. Re-checked
temperature on chili later in the inspection and temperature had not changed after 30 minutes.
Advised PIC that the food items are time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, which must be
held above 135 degrees F. Employee discarded the chili and PIC stated they will ensure TCS foods
are held at proper temperatures.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) D Grade and had 3 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Johnny C. Ensure outside of milkshake dispenser and in-use milkshake blender is washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Printed inspection report.
Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne
illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly
washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced
food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance
with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
