Nekter Juice Bar
A15425 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34090
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for clean-up kit/procedures. Also reviewed sanitizer requirements for equipment, and ensuring equipment is washed/rinsed/sanitized at least every 4 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink in ware washing area with no paper towels at start of inspection. Manager restocked at time of inspection. Ensure all hand sinks are kept stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed interior of ice machine with buildup of organic debris. Instructed employees to have machine cleaned, and keep clean at a frequency that prevents buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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: Observed employee placing blenders in quaternary sanitizer compartment of 3 compartment sink for less than 5 seconds before taking out to air dry during wash, rinse, and sanitizing of equipment. Per manufacturer recommendation, equipment must remain in sanitizer solution for at least 1 minute. Instructed employee to place blenders back in sanitizer to properly complete sanitizer step, and reviewed proper procedures with employee and manager. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
2025
Jul 7, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Upon re-inspection Priority Foundation Violation #33, 4-301.11 has been corrected. Observed minimum temperature of two door countertop refrigerator at 38.1°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Jun 24, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed flooring repair near the prep sink.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee drop a plastic container of peanut butter spread on the ground. Observed food employee pick the container off the ground, rinse the container at the three compartment sink, and without washing their hands, change their gloves and begin to make a smoothie.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cashew milk chia seed puddings/47°F and Greek yogurt/50°F in the two door counter top refrigerator on the main prep line.
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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. 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. After discussion with person in charge it was determined all TCS foods were within safe time parameters. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Discussed utilizing probe thermometer to monitor TCS foods in cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observe kale/63°F held at room temperature near the juicer. Facility uses time as a control to monitor spinach and kale which is maintained at room temperature. Time as a Public Health Control requires timestamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. The time log was last completed for kale and spinach held from 7-11AM. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the kale had been at room temperature since 12 PM. Keep accurate time accounting for TCS foods being monitored under time as a control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed two door counter top refrigerator used to hold TCS foods (see violation #22) malfunctioning. Observed minimum temperature of 49.6°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed toilet room door open and not self closing at time of inspection. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Jan 14, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed several missing floor tiles where rough concrete is exposed in the prep area by the walk in cooler.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Jul 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed juicer cleaning/sanitizing standard operating procedures with the person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple oranges and lemons in the walk-in cooler covered in white and green organic matter. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Jan 18, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: - Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Fabiola C
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed spinach/63*F and kale/62*F being held at room temperature at time of inspection. Establishment uses 4 hour time as a control to monitor spinach and kale which is maintained at room temperature. The time log had not been filled out today. Please keep accurate time accounting for TCS foods being monitored under time as a control. The time the spinach and kale was removed from temperature control was known. The time log was updated at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Jul 28, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chandler L
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. No hand soap was available at the handwashing sink near the reach in coolers in the kitchen. Please keep hand soap available at all handwashing sinks at all times. The hand soap dispenser was refilled at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink near the reach in coolers in the kitchen. Please keep paper towels available at all handwashing sinks at all times. The paper towel dispenser was refilled at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Facility uses time as control to monitor its spinach/ 68 F and kale/ 67F which is stored at room temperature. The time log had not been filled out this morning. Please keep an accurate time accounting for TCS foods being monitored under time as a control. Times the most recent batch of spinach and kale were removed from temperature control were known and logged at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →