Sonic

444 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Sonic has been inspected four times since 2024. On Aug 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Chandler restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with no caulk; three compartment sink with no caulk along sides of wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Per the person in charge, a work order has been submitted. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection=====5th Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
4-402.11
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cross connection present or not corrected
Inspector notes: Observed shutoff valve installed on the mop sink downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. PIC will remove the shutoff valve. Discussed the importance of keeping shutoff valve removed from the mop sink to ensure the AVB backflow preventer remains functional. Shutoff valves are not permitted downstream from an AVB backflow preventer
5-205.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with no caulk; three compartment sink with no caulk along sides of wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Per the person in charge, a work order has been submitted. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection=====5th Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
4-402.11
78
Aug 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with no caulk; three compartment sink with no caulk along sides of wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Per the person in charge, a work order has been submitted. Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection=====4th Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
4-402.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Sonic most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.