Sonic

1919 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Sonic has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Sonic's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- On heated flat-top table, observed cooked sausage from 6:44 AM 9/30/25 in plastic container with internal temperatures ranging from 93°F-111°F. Requested the sausage be discarded at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Observed thawed container of corn dogs in reach-in refrigerator without date mark labels on them. The PIC stated the corn dogs were prepped yesterday morning (9/29/25). RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: -- Pipe for hand sink near walk-in refrigerator observed to be leaking significantly when in use. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: -- -- Chlorine concentration levels undetectable on dishes in low temp/sanitizing dishwasher. Assisted the PIC with restarting, draining, priming, and rerunning the dishwasher multiple times and the sanitation levels consistently tested below 50ppm. At the time of inspection, the dishes were removed from the dishwasher and placed in the 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. The PIC will make a "Do not use" sign for dishwasher until repairs are completed. Ensure employees are utilizing test strips to verify dishes are getting cleaned and sanitized properly

4-501.114(A-E)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the left side of the three-compartment sink with a dripping leak coming from the stopper handle attachment point. The pieces are coated with brown organic matter as well. Observed the rightmost compartment of the three-compartment sink with the down drain spout fallen off, leaving the sink to drain over the floor drain but also onto the floor, which due to height and water pressure is leaving a large amount of water in the establishment. Informed PIC that these pieces of plumbing need to be brought back into good repair. Informed PIC that the water needs to be squeegeed into the floor drains. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Sonic most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonic have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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