Sonic

13751 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85307

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sonic has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Sonic on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a box of tomatoes in the walk-in cooler with an accumulation of white, fuzzy biomass throughout at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of frequent inventory checks with PIC. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray hose with a sprayer nozzle pressurized with water at time of inspection. The sprayer nozzle and hose are connected downstream from the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Discussed that, unless disconnected after every use, no downstream shutoffs are to be installed downstream from the AVB. Discussed with the PIC that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Advised PIC to disconnect sprayer nozzle and hose while not in use and reconnect as needed when actively in use. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection

5-202.11(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed dried food debris and cheese inside the designated hank sink basin at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will be dumping any waste liquids into dump sink or trash can during the PM shift. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of Raid, and a HotShot fogger cannister being stored in the mop sink area at time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control procedures with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

May 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Toxic material container reused for food (corrected on site)

7-203.11

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

2-301.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

6-301.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

3-501.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on ceiling vents and equipment, debris, dirty gloves, buckets of cloudy water throughout facility. Person in charge to train staff on maintaining food prep areas throughout shift

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin face down on a tray of standing water with debris. Person in charge removed tray and bin and placed in 3 compartment sink for proper washing and sanitizing

4-602.11(E)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Sonic most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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