Inspection Report

Business Name
Sonic
Business Address
3330 E THOMAS RD PHOENIX AZ 85018
Permit Number
FD-03677
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
3/5/2026
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed a gap with light shining through the bottom of the exit door in the back of the kitchen. Discussed installing a door sweep, weather stripping or to adjust the threshold to provide an effective barrier against pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed a stream of water running out of the wall behind the ice machine. The water appears to be from a leaking pipe inside of the wall, which is flowing out from the bottom of the FRP and top of the cove base tile on the wall. According to PIC, a work order has been created. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor behind and under the ice machine and adjacent cook-line equipment. Discussed cleaning the area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed areas of missing grout in between the floor tiles in the front of the kitchen, some areas of the cook-line, and in the ware washing area. Water and debris observed to be in the voids between the tiles. According to PIC, estimates are being done to repair the floor. A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed replacing the dome grates inside of the floor sinks to protect the plumbing. Discussed the conversion of one restroom to a storage room. Please cap off the plumbing once the toilet and handwashing sink are removed. Calibrated thermometer.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
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
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. For example, 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
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.