Inspection Report
Sonic
2847 S ELLSWORTH RD MESA AZ 85212
FD-91337
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
CI Food Routine Inspection
8/16/2024
Not Participating
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 22
Repeat Violation
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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.
Addl Notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE Observed the dairy based soft serve mix cold holding in the bottom of the machine/dispenser with an internal temperature of 47-52F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. According to PIC, the soft serve machine stopped maintaining 41F or less the day prior to the inspection. PIC discarded the soft serve, see embargo form. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation #: 47
Repeat Violation
Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Comments:
4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation Addl Notes: 3RD CONSECUTIVE Observed the 3 handwashing sinks with missing caulk or caulk in disrepair at the junction with the wall. Discussed re-caulking the gap between the sinks and wall in order to be easily cleanable and prevent pathogen growth and pest harborage. Equipment that is not easily moveable must be sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage.
Comments/Details
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Calibrated thermometer.
Discussed date marking for the chili, corn dogs, and hot dogs. According to the establishment's label, the frozen foods are held for 9 days once taken out of the freezer. Day one starts the day that TCS foods held in refrigeration at 41F and can be held for a total of 7 days at 41F. For example, corn dogs removed from the freezer on 8/8 should be discarded by 8/14. The establishment's labels show a discard date of 8/16, 2 days longer than the Food Code requirement. Please update the information in the label maker to be in compliance with the FDA Food Code date marking requirements.
"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.