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Nekter Juice Bar

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2730 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74058

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 29, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 29, 2026 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)74
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 29, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 4th.

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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

Jul 29, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized asSafe) 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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 4th.

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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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three cans of raid at the time of inspection, one by the water heater, in the office, and on a shelf by dry storage. Also observed ant bait traps in box on a shelf by dry storage, in the office, and an ant trap by the handwashing sink in the back on the floor at the time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC was instructed to remove pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no probing thermometer readily accessible at the time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Can be verified through electronic means. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 8/7/26.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical dispenser downstream from AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) on mop sink that was attached and under pressure at the time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Chemical dispenser hose must be disconnected from mop sink when not in use. Shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker was removed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Jan 29, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3rd Consecutive Violation*

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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCounty code (MCEHC)
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about sanitizer bucket refilling, Food Manager license requirements, keeping strips up-to-date, and ensuring that downstream pressure sources from AVB are not permanent fixtures.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3rd Consecutive Violation*

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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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chemical dispenser downstream from AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) on mop sink that was attached and rusted on at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Chemical dispensers must be disconnected from mop sink when not in use. Corrective Action: Remove chemical dispenser hose from mop sink prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

2025

Sep 15, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: working probing thermometer, no pressure downstream of AVB

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd. 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

May 20, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: fully air drying blenders before use, chemical storage, handwashing, probe thermometer

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed organic matter build up in the ice machine around the ice cube trays. In equipment such as ice bins and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 23, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC emailed report.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - None of the employees working could provide a certified food manager certificate at the time of inspection. At least one employee present is required to have a certified food managers certificate while operating. Fix prior to next routine 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sinjin S

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed unlabeled spray bottles of clear and purple solution under cash register station. Per PIC the purple solution was fabuloso, three of the clear bottles were multi purpose cleaner and one was window cleaner. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC labeled each bottle with the appropriate chemical name. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 1, 2023RoutinecleanB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.PIC emailed copy of inspection report.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - None of the employees working could provide a certified food manager certificate at the time of inspection. At least one employee present is required to have a certified food managers certificate while operating. Fix prior to next routine inspection.Priority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - No written fecal/vomit procedures available onsite. Provided person in charge provided with sample procedure. A food establishment must have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures must address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Corrected at time of 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-181No County legal action will result from this inspection.At Office: N,Water Sample: N,Signer: Sinjin S,Revoke / Suspend: N,Printed In Spanish: N,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: B

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →