Inspection Report

Business Name
Sonic
Business Address
4740 E BASELINE RD PHOENIX AZ 85042
Permit Number
FD-05464
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/11/2026
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-402.12 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing Addl Notes: Observed inside main employee restroom with hand sink coming off wall. Caulking around hand sink has cracked. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). 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: On previous inspection discussed with Person In Charge (PIC) to replace all accordion style drain pipes and leakage at back of house hand sink. Notified PIC to replace all accordion style drains and repair hand sink drain leak again. Also observed excessive wet floors in middle of establishment. Notified PIC. 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: ****THIRD Consecutive Violation*** Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on two hood vents located in the deep frying station area. Visible oil hanging from vents and sides onto floors. Discussed cleaning frequency with Person In Charge (PIC). Establishment should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter, dust, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: ***THIRD Consecutive Violation**** Observed numerous broken/missing/exposed concrete floor tiles and grout (near frying station and hot holding units) around the establishment at the time of inspection. Broken cove base tile below three compartment sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures when changing gloves. Of note: Dish machine is currently out of service. Establishment has installed new Quat sanitizer dispenser to server line three compartment sink main faucet. This may not be permitted. Please review 2012 International Plumbing codes.
Of note: Establishment has homestyle white freezer unit V*****. Remove homestyle freezer prior to next routine inspection. Commercial NSF or equivalent is permitted.

"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.