Sonic
13924 N LITCHFIELD RD, SURPRISE, AZ, 85379
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- CI Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Not Participating
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (6)
- 16CriticalCorrected on site
Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Observed chlorine mechanical warewashing unit run several cycles with dirty dishes with a strength of less than 25ppm. For proper sanitation, chlorine solution should be 50-100ppm. Person in charge primed unit and ran several cycles, and unit unable to produce a strength of 50-100ppm. Person in charge to place out of order sign, turn off unit, place work order, and have all dishes manually washed and sanitized in 3 compartment sink. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Priority
- 22CriticalCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, hot dogs, coffee with cream, and whipped cream in cold holding unit near grill line, drink dispenser, and unit at drink station with an internal temperature ranging 46-50*F. Whipped cream and coffee in unit over 6 hours prior to inspection and voluntarily discarded. Person in charge stated remaining foods were placed in unit within 2 hours of inspection and placed on ice bath. Foods reached an internal temperature of 41-44*F within 20 min. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Priority
- 47
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
Drink dispenser, cold holding unit at grill and drink station with an ambient temperature ranging 45-50*F. All units holding cold temperature controlled foods should maintain a temperature of 41*F or below. Person in charge to place work order, and use ice bath or neighboring units to hold foods at 41*F 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
- 51Repeat
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Repeat Violation Observed a leak from the faucet neck at the 3-comp sink. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. 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. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
- 53Repeat
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean
Repeat Violation Observed employee restroom with the door propped open at time of inspection. PIC stated that they had mopped in the morning. Discussed the importance of maintaining all toilet room doors closed to prevent contamination. PIC closed the doors at time of inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 55Repeat
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Repeat Violation In multiple areas throughout the kitchen, observed partial or entire missing floor tiles, exposing the concrete underneath and collecting water. PIC stated they would put in a work order. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.Also observed an accumulation of grease deposits and food debris on the walls and ceilings of the prep area and warewashing area. 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. FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.