Sonic

987 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sonic, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 96, which Sonic's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee working at the cash register/order taking area put gloves on and went to handle foods items at the make line without washing hands. Employee was asked to properly wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dicer in clean storage area with old food debris present on the blades. The dicer was removed to be cleaned. Ensure that equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils are clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
78
Oct 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee grab raw hamburger patties with gloved hand from tall refrigerator and then proceeded to touch hamburger bun. Had employee discard the hamburger bun, wash hands and put on new gloves
2-301.14
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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 two violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.