Sonic

647 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sonic has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 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.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed an insect in the ice at the drive thru soda machine. Notified person in charge and they removed the insect and discarded ice

3-101.11

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of raw beef patties in the refrigerator on the right closest to the 3-compartment sink with a thawed date of 8/26/24. Notified person in charge and they discarded beef patties

3-501.18

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 500 ppm Quat in 5+ sanitizer buckets located throughout establishment. Person in charge dumped all buckets and remade sanitizer buckets to 150-400 ppm at the time of inspection. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer levels must be between 150-400 ppm, or manufacturer's recommendation. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC

7-204.11

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.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Sonic most recently scored 86 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 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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