Sonic

4075 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sonic, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Gilbert average 96, so Sonic trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee pick items up off of the floor at the cook-line, change gloves, then handle clean utensils to place food into single-use containers for immediate service to customers. Observed employee sweeping on the cook-line and handle other cleaning tools on the cook-line and prep area without washing hands prior to handling food and clean utensils. Discussed the importance of handwashing and when handwashing is required. According to PIC, the employee is still in training and will receive additional handwashing training. Any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing

2-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the onion dicer/punch stored as clean under the prep table with an accumulation of dried onion and soil on the blades. PIC will ensure that the onion dicer is cleaned prior to use and will inspect the blades and any food contact surfaces prior to storing as clean. Also observed an accumulation of soil/organic substance on the inside food contact surfaces of the ice machine directly behind the cook-line wall. Discussed cleaning the inside of the ice machine more often. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the onion dicer/punch stored as clean under the prep table with an accumulation of dried onion on the blades. PIC will ensure that the onion dicer is cleaned prior to use and will inspect the blades and any food contact surfaces prior to storing as clean. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed what appeared to be caulk, hanging from the interior ceiling of the ice machine, directly above the ice for consumption. Also observed the top cover of the meat freezer, next to the grill, to be heavily scored and stained. Discussed repairing any equipment that is not in good repair. Smooth surfaces allow for adequate cleaning. Equipment that is not maintained in good repair can potentially contaminate food/ice

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Sonic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonic have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.

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