Sonic

1111 W Mc 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Sonic has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Sonic was last inspected on Jul 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Buckeye restaurant, which scores around 98. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak on hose behind soda box storage. Please repair

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Debris buildup observed below equipment near soda box and shake machine stations

6-501.12

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Escutcheons around plumbing below 3 compartment sink have separated from the wall revealing holes in the wall. Please reposition the escutcheons to the wall to cover the holes and prevent harborage of debris and pests in the walls

6-201.13

Jul 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Main, and only, Walk-in cooler holding at 47*F upon inspector's arrival and throughout duration of inspection. TCS food items such as sliced cheeses and other dairy products in the walk-in had temperatures of 45*F during inspection. PIC stated the food items were checked last at 6:00 AM and was at 41*F while the ambient temperature was at 45*F at the same time. PIC thought maybe the door was left open during delivery this morning and was waiting for it to cool back down. PIC moved the TCS food items into the other coolers and freezers for cooling and continued cold holding. The walk-in will not be used for cold holding TCS food products until it is able to maintain a temperature of 41*F or below. PIC contacted repair technician to service the unit. The walk-in cooler is needed to continue to normal operations and be able to hold new shipments of TCS food items. Please have the walk-in cooler repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 10 days. ***2nd consecutive violation***

4-301.11

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Main, and only, Walk-in cooler holding at 48*F upon inspector's arrival and throughout duration of inspection. PIC contacted repair technician to service the unit. The walk-in cooler is needed to continue to normal operations and be able to hold new shipments of TCS food items. Please have the walk-in cooler repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 10 days

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Sonic most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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