Sonic

1122 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Sonic on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tray with cooked chicken tenders with internal temperature of 86*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the unit is not on and unknown amount of time food was placed into inoperable hot holding unit. PIC decided to discard improperly hot holding cooked chicken tenders. ===
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple 5 clean hot trays with yellow and visible brown organic matter build up. Also obsered many 8 large stainless steel pans with yellow, white, brown, black organic matter visible. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees rewash, rinse, and sanitize. ====Clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

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 four inspections in total.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Sonic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Sonic's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonic have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.