Sonic

3330 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonic has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up three times.

Sonic's latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a stream of water running out of the wall behind the ice machine. The water appears to be from a leaking pipe inside of the wall, which is flowing out from the bottom of the FRP and top of the cove base tile on the wall. According to PIC, a work order has been created. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor behind and under the ice machine and adjacent cook-line equipment. Discussed cleaning the area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed a gap with light shining through the bottom of the exit door in the back of the kitchen. Discussed installing a door sweep, weather stripping or to adjust the threshold to provide an effective barrier against pests

6-202.15

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed on prep table rack clean tomato slicer and onion chopper and lime wedge chopper with food debris inside all blades and insides of tomato slicer had visible food debris particles on middle blades and other interior portions of slicer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize listed slicers and choppers. ===Clean to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 4th Consecutive violation

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of organic matter build up on sides and on floor in soda boxes/mop sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also observed heavy brown/yellow organic matter on side walls behind hot holding unit to left of main deep fryers hood. Visible black organic matter on three compartment wall. Several ceiling tiles with heavy brown/black organic matter.====Dirty Wall or ceiling in any room. 2nd Consecutive violation

6-501.12

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 3rd Consecutive violation

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of plastic and cardboard debris in soda boxes/mop sink area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also observed heavy brown/yellow organic matter on side walls behind hot holding unit to left of main deep fryers hood. Several ceiling tiles with heavy brown/black organic matter.====Dirty Wall or ceiling in any room

6-501.12

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing caulk all around the hand sink by dish pit area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 2nd Consecutive violation

4-402.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy yellow organic matter on sides of hot box. Yellow organic matter on sides and tops of deep fryers; fryer vents; grill sides and front; grill vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd Consecutive violation

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sonic most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic have averaged around three 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.

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