Sonic
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonic eight times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Sonic is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4th Consecutive violation
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed yellow organic matter on wall left of sandwich unit. Observed heavy black organic matter on hot line wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===A dirty wall
6-501.12
90
Apr 16, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray arm at three compartment sink below the flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to be above 1" of flood rim. =======Air gap is less than 1 inch. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink
5-202.13
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50ppm-100ppm. 3rd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 3rd Consecutive violation
4-602.13
70
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50ppm-100ppm. 3rd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray arm at three compartment sink below the flood rim. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to be above 1" of flood rim. =======Air gap is less than 1 inch. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink
5-202.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches below three compartment sink wall and rim sides of three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed roach activity. =====If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used
6-501.111(C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of grill and hoods.. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 3rd Consecutive violation
4-602.13
64
Jan 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50*F-100*F. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed missing door handles to both upright refrigerator and upright freezer unit to left of deep fryer station. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Non-food contact surfaces of equipment /utensils are not in good repair. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of refrigerators. 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
78
Nov 5, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection low temperature chlorine dish machine was in use. Observed with inspector and establishment chlorine test strips 0ppm concentration 5 separate times. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified 0ppm chlorine concentration. After multiple attempts to prime, decision was made to shutdown unit and call maintenance. The unit will not be in use until maintenance. Establishment has good working three compartment sink. ========Food safe concentration for dish machines is 50*F-100*F. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow and black organic matter around the sides and backs of deep fryers units and front and sides of the main flat top unit. Sides of refrigerators. 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed missing door handles to both upright refrigerator and upright freezer unit to left of deep fryer station. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======Non-food contact surfaces of equipment /utensils are not in good repair. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.11
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sonic.
How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Sonic most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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