Inspection Report

Business Name
Sonic

Business Address
987 N GILBERT RD GILBERT AZ 85234

Permit Number
FD-03744

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/8/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. ===Observed yellow, blue and grey organic matter on top shoot of ice machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

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Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. ===Observed main sandwich unit with ambient temperature of 44.9*F-45.5*F with min/max thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). All three separate containers of American Cheese and shredded American Cheese were from 46*F-54*F internal temperature. Per employee the cheeses have been inside the unit for more than 2 hours. Inside the unit was bag of cut lettuce at 44*F; Cream cheese packets at 44*F. Directed PIC and employees to move all tcs food items to main walk in unit to cool to 41*F. Reviewed after 30 minutes. ======= Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. 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.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 51

Repeat Violation

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained.====Observed 3 drains missing drain basket or dome grates inside drains to help prevent drain back ups. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ========== Missing floor drain grates

Repeat Violations: 3rd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed heavy black and brown organic matter build up around the walls of the three compartment sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A dirty wall or ceiling in any room

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Calibrated thermometers
Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures.
Recommend: maintenance on main sandwich reach in unit (unit needs professional defrost).
Printed copy of inspection report.
Core violations: #14.
#49W 3rd Consecutive violations. Correct prior to next routine inspection
#53W 3rd Consecutive violations. Correct prior to next routine 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

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Crystal Benda

"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.
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.