Sonic

8002 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Sonic, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Glendale restaurant, which scores around 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: -- In reach-in refrigerator, observed container of hot dogs with prep date of 9/17/25. Reviewed MCESD date marking and discard requirements with the PIC: ready-to-eat, TCS foods must be sold or discarded within 7 days including the day the original package is opened counted as Day 1. The PIC stated the container is mislabeled and the hot dogs were actually prepped on 9/20/25. Requested all RTE/TCS foods be properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Chlorine concentration levels undetectable on dishes in low temp/sanitizing dishwasher. Assisted the PIC with restarting, draining, priming, and rerunning the dishwasher multiple times and the sanitation levels consistently tested below 50ppm. At the time of inspection, the dishes were removed from the dishwasher and placed in the 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. The PIC will make a "Do not use" sign for dishwasher until repairs are completed. Ensure employees are utilizing test strips to verify dishes are getting cleaned and sanitized properly

4-501.114(A-E)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Water temperature for 2 of 2 hand washing sinks ranging from 74°F-82°F using probing thermometer. At the time of inspection, the water heater was adjusted and both hand sinks were able to reach a minimum temperature of 100°F. Hand wash 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

5-202.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: -- In reach-in refrigerator, observed opened container of hot dogs with 10/7/24 prep date label. The PIC stated the hot dogs were prepped on Saturday, 10/12/24 and the container was mislabeled. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Sonic most recently scored 90 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 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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