Inspection Report
Sonic
6501 W GLENDALE AVE GLENDALE AZ 85301
FD-03737
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/2/2024
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision.
--No paper towels or other drying device were available at the front handwashing sink. The person in charge stated that the manager was getting towels to fill the dispenser and would bring them in later. Napkins were provided at this sink to be used until the towels were obtained.
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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 16
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness.
-- No detectable chlorine sanitizer was being dispensed in the sanitizing rinse of the in-use warewashing machine. Observed that the sanitizer container was almost empty. A new container was installed, the machine was primed, and the rinse tested at the proper concentration. Discussed the importance of testing the machine frequently to determine that sanitizer was being dispensed.
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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 47
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
-- The lower doors to the refrigerated compartments of both the sundae and milk shake machines do not close properly and remain tightly closed. At the time of inspection observed a sanitizer bucket and gallon container of liquid placed on the floor in front of the doors to keep them closed. Repair the doors so that they remain tightly closed.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 49
Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
Comments:
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
-- The portable fan in the warewashing area and the fan mounted on the wall in the front area both have a heavy accumulation of dust adhering to their grilles. Clean.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 51
Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Comments:
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
-- Sanitizer basin drain line at rear 3 compartment sink has a leaky seal on the bottom drain line. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
***5th Consecutive violation***
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 53
Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors
-- The doors to both toilet rooms and the door leading to the back area where the toilet rooms are located were left open. The toilet room doors were closed.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 55
Repeat Violation
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - The caulking at the rear hand wash station is cracked and eroded and needs to be replaced to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface between the sink and the wall. Holes in the wall behind ice machine need to be covered/sealed. Ceiling panel near freezer walk-in damaged, another one near chemical storage is beginning to slouch, while one near ventilation is missing. Cove base near front entrance is damaged below tray station/counter. Please provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces to these areas prior to next routine inspection.
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Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
-- The grilles on the air return vents in the front and rear areas have a heavy accumulation of dust adhering. Clean.
Repeat Violations: 4th,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager
-- The person in charge at the time of inspection was not a certified food protection manager (a person in charge, who is also a certified food protection manager, must be present during all hours of operation).
Correct prior to next routine inspection.
For information on obtaining manager certification visit https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
**2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager
(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
The inspection report was printed and given to the person in charge.
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On 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.
Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bailey Brooker,Review Notes: QA
"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.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.