Maricopa County, AZ

Sonic

Permit ID: FD-58878

Permit Type: E & D

17181 W Greenway 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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. - Observed black residue on ceiling section of ice basin in main ice machine. Advised person in charge (PIC) that equipment which produces and holds non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, such as ice, shall be cleaned to sight and touch and at a frequency to prevent residue build which can contaminate foods. PIC stated they will have the ice machine cleaned more thoroughly and frequently.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a bag of whole onions being stored on floor of walk-in refrigerator. Advised person in charge (PIC) that food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination from premises. PIC moved the bag of onions to a storage shelf, 6 inches above floor.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required Observed hose with spray nozzle connected downstream of mop sink faucet atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB), backflow prevention device (BPD). Water was on at time of inspection creating back pressure on AVB. Advised person in charge (PIC) that there shall be nothing downstream of an AVB which causes pressure and possible failure of the AVB. PIC disconnected the spray nozzle from the mop sink faucet.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. Inspection rights verbally reviewed with person in charge, Savannah R. Discussed fingernail length. Observed food service employees with long fingernails passed fingertips bagging food orders and working drive-thru window. Employees were not preparing foods at time of inspection. Advised person in charge (PIC) that employees which work with exposed foods; prepare and serve foods; or have fingernails with nail polish shall wear gloves. If fingernails are piercing through gloves, fingernails shall be trimmed to length which does not compromise glove integrity. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed 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.