Sonic

748 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Sonic, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored with handle touching ice. PIC properly stored the ice scoop

3-304.12

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (corrected on site)

4-204.117

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Jun 16, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment

4-203.13

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer being dispensed during the sanitizing rinse cycle of the in-use warewashing machine. The cap was reinstalled on the sanitizer container and the machine was primed. Machine was then dispensing sanitizer at the proper concentration

4-501.114(A-E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: There is an accumulation of trash and debris under the dividing partition between the ice machine and the prep table on the other side of the partition. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five 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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