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Nekter Juice Bar

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3013 W Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66730

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed menu to ensure no unapproved additives are used. All in-use ingredients are approved. Staff added, "do not use" signage on previously pulled supplements.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

Jan 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend continuing weekly pest control service until issue is resolved. All dead pests need to be swept up.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses time as control for spinach and kale. They are leaving the product out at room temperature for 3-4 hours then placing it back in refrigeration. Discussed proper use of time as control. Informed staff that the product is discarded after 4 hours. Provided handout on time as control

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.

2025

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed dematiaceous earth used to limit ant is store by back door. Staff will clean up, and store will contact licensed pest control company. No ants observed at time of site visit.Predefined Comment: 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/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Mar 12, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: 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/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.Items including pea protein, whey protein and "immunity boost".

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed green cutting board by juicer with deep cuts rendering board to be not easily cleanable. Replace with smooth easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missong coving along floor and wall at walk in cooler. Coving to be at floor wall junctions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2024

Aug 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning practices of juicer at establishment. Recommended that juicer be cleaned at least every 4 hours due to ingredients such as spinach being used.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed some unclean lids(spilt ingredients) for bulk storage ingredients. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food nd other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Feb 2, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Adam K .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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: A,Signer: Adam Koski

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Observed missing coving along back hall across from wire shelving. Floor/Wall junctions are to be coved for easy cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 31, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next Inspection.Discussed keeping single use articles such as cups, lids, plasticware, paper towels and napkins a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.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 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Adam Koski

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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 →