Sonic

4740 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sonic three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the hood vents located in the grill station area. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Establishment should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter, dust, and food debris

6-501.12

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a hose with a sprayer attached in the mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker on mop sink fixture. Advised the PIC the hose w/ sprayer attached to the faucet with this type of backflow prevention device is prohibited (due to constant pressure). PIC took the hose off the faucet and says it will only be attached when in use

5-203.14

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Toilet room door and door which opens into toilet room area from the food preparation area were both left open. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors shall be kept closed

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sonic most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix 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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