Sonic

6935 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Sonic's latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the exterior wall of the walk-ins to be corroding. Discussed repairing or replacing the damaged areas. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria

6-201.11

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the exterior wall of the walk-ins to be corroding. Discussed repairing or replacing the damaged areas. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria

6-201.11

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the exterior wall of the walk-ins to be corroding, a hole with exposed wood and no coved base in the bottom of the wall behind the clean equipment storage rack. Discussed repairing or replacing the damaged areas. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria

6-201.11

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dried food/soil accumulation on the food and non-food contact surfaces of hot holding trays being stored as clean. Also observed dried food on the blades of the onion dicer/punch. PIC placed the trays and dicer into the 3-compartment sink to be washed and remove soil/food residues. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed the exterior wall of the walk-ins to be corroding, a hole with exposed wood and no coved base in the bottom of the wall behind the clean equipment storage rack, and missing tiles under the deep fryer, with an accumulation of grease in the void. Discussed repairing the walls and tiles to deter pests and pathogen growth. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Sonic most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic have averaged around two violations 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.

How often is Sonic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic is inspected around three times per year on average.

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