Sonic

1134 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Sonic was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Warwick restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The side double doors to the outside, located in the dining area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was under 150 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be (150-400) ppm. PIC instructed to only use sanitizer from back three bay sink and not front one.

4-501.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jul 19, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The ice cream prep unit was dripping/leaking inside of prep unit leading to a water build up. Ambient temperature slowly dropped to 43 degrees. Unit to be serviced. PIC stated that they would turn off unit at the end of the day to defrost unit if unit is iced over. Establishment to store TCS foods in other refrigeration units.

4-501.11

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 42-48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food recently came out of temperature. Food was moved back to walk-in to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The ice cream prep unit and the prep unit next to the hot hold unit were observed not holding adequate ambient temperature. The ice cream prep unit was observed with pooling water. Both units must be serviced/repaired/replaced prior to storing any TCS foods.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic.

How does Sonic compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Sonic most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

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.

How often is Sonic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic is inspected around two times per year on average.

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