Nekter Juice Bar
B°116 E University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76404
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises 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. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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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 employee washing dishes by soap rinse sanitize for less than 5 seconds. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications of submerged for 60 seconds and wash hands before taking clean dishes from the sanitizer to ensure clean hands are touching clean dishes. PIC rewashing the dishes correctly at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2025
Oct 16, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises 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.
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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 boxes of to-go cups/bowls/lids stored directly on floor. Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) about proper storage, atleast 6" above the floor. Move boxes of containers to proper storage location at least 6" off the floor prior to next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.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
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the front of house and no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to the prep sink at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 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.
2024
Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Mike A.
Feb 8, 2024Routine1 priorityB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).Of Note:- Reviewed handwashing procedures and dishwashing procedures with person in charge (PIC).- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Madyson M.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System - Observed mop sink faucet with sprayer nozzle attached to a hose below the backflow preventer. Shut off valves may not be connected downstream from an AVB as contamination could occur. Sprayer nozzles must be detached when not in active use. Remove sprayer nozzle prior to re-inspection on 2/12. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Aug 9, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Taylor L.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. - Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink that utilized quat for sanitation. Employee was washing dishes in soapy water, was rinsing the dishes and then dunking dishes into quat sanitizer, and then rinsing the dishes again and putting them on the drying rack. Instructed employee that dishes should be rinsed off after washing in soap and then allowed to sit, fully submerged in sanitizer for at least 30 seconds prior to air drying without rinsing the dish after submerging in sanitizer. Employee re-sanitized dishes at time of inspection. Dishes must be fully submerged in quat sanitizer with a concentration of 200 to 400ppm for at least 30 seconds, or per manufactures recommendations, and then left to air dry for proper sanitation. 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 →