Nektar Juice Bar
B°2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45058
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed QUAT-Sanitizer in 3-compartment sink reading at over 400ppm. Informed PIC that sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed baseboards near 3-compartment sink and ice machine peeling off. Informed PIC that physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jan 27, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment observed to be using hemp seeds and other dietary supplements. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/adhs-kavaand-other-dietary-supplement-products-letter.pdf?v=06172025
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle in direct contact with ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed leak at the faucet of the prep sink at time of inspection. Observed leak from the drainpipe (soap side) of the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Observed leak from the cold-water handle of the handwashing sink in the back of house at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Jun 18, 2025Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed handwashing with person-in-charge, ensuring that hands are washed for at least 20 seconds and at any time contamination occurs. Observed toilet in establishment water closet not flushing properly. PIC turned off water supply to toilet at time of inspection until repairs can be made. Establishment is observed to have an accessible toilet nearby. Establishment observed to be using hemp seeds and other dietary supplements. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/adhs-kava-and-other-dietary-supplement-products-letter.pdf?v=06172025
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout establishment. Per person-in-charge, wiping cloths are used to wipe counters and food-contact surfaces. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle in direct contact with ice. Also observed scoop in frozen raspberry container in direct contact with food. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jan 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 8, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping bucket with 0 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
The person in charge was unable to provide quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection; the establishment used quaternary ammonia for sanitize food contact surfaces and equipment. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions must be available at the establishment to ensure that sanitizers are within an approved range. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 08/09/24.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: wash, rinse, and sanitizing juicing machine every 4 hours when juicing spinach/kale; labeling of cold brew concentrate A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started 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, 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) 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Alina Trevino
2023
Aug 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Maya Hamlin
Jul 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. According to the updated Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Paragraphs 2-102.12(A) and 2-102.20(B) state that the Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. The Person in Charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Correct by next routine inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 21,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Anthony Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 45*F - 49*F in the walk-in cooler: hummus, classic greens (cold pressed juice with kale/spinach), and healing greens (cold pressed juice with spinach). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 47.3*F after 15 minutes of measuring. Person in charge indicated they did not take internal temperatures of any of the foods in the unit today and willingly discarded of all of the foods listed above. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. Maintaining temperatures below 41*F and above 135*F limits growth of harmful bacteria and the production of toxins. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Contr>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 45*F - 49*F in the walk-in cooler: hummus, classic greens (cold pressed juice with kale/spinach), and healing greens (cold pressed juice with spinach). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 47.3*F after 15 minutes of measuring. Person in charge indicated they did not take internal temperatures of any of the foods in the unit today and willingly discarded of all of the foods listed above. Walk-in is establishment's main cold holding unit; establishment has a small reach in refrigerator. 24 hr. re-inspection; if the walk-in cooler is not observed at a temperature that can maintain time/temperature controlled for safety foods at 41*F and below at re-inspection operating permit may be suspended. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation>>>Observed fly tape hung above open boxes of single service cups for the restaurant. Person in charge informed that insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service/single use articles. Person in charge indicated they would move the fly tape. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →