Nekter Juice Bar
B°4727 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88454
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 21, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
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.Reviewed collagen and spirulina GRAS requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee on duty is a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain and keep onsite for verification. *5th Consecutive Violation. 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 establishment uses time as a control for spinach leaves and kale, but log for start/discard times has not been filled out. Per employees, latest batch of spinach and kale was placed out 30 minutes and 1.5 hours ago respectively, and log sheet for start/discard times was updated. Reviewed time as a control with employees - ensure start/discard times are logged each time product is removed from cooler, and all product kept out >4 hours must be discarded. 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 hot water faucet for prep sink is not functioning. Per employee, hot water is off due to a valve issue that makes sink run constantly. Repair as needed so sink has hot and cold running water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 24, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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. Repeat Violation: 4th 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
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Observed insufficient lighting in walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Main lightbulbs/ lighting for the walk-in cooler was out/ did not work per PIC at the time of inspection. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units. Replace lightbulbs in the walk-in cooler or get to a working condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Apr 15, 2026Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: probing thermometer, wiping bucket concentrations, cleaning frequency of juicer used with leafy greens every 4 hours
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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. Repeat Violation: 4th 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
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Observed employee washing produce in handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks should be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 live cockroach by the ice machine at the time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 4/24/26.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
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Observed insufficient lighting in walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Main lightbulbs/ lighting for the walk-in cooler was out/ did not work per PIC at the time of inspection. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units. Replace lightbulbs in the walk-in cooler or get to a working condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
2025
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed 3-compartment sink setup/procedures.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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. Repeat Violation: 3rd 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
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Observed hand soap dispensers at handwash sinks at FOH and BOH to be out of battery, preventing access to hand soap. Had PIC place pump hand soap bottles at both handwash sinks. 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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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Jan 22, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussion included: buying new quaternary ammonia test strips, as expired test strips may not be as accurate; guidelines for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal incidents. Ensure juicing machine is taken apart every 4 hours to wash, rinse and sanitize to prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during 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. Repeat Violation: 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 buildup of organic matter on the top inside of the ice machine in back of house. Discussed with PIC that food contact surfaces should be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of organic matter or soil and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 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
Jun 20, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No workers on-site were a Certified Food Protection Manager. Staff member has digital certificate but was not on-site at time of inspection. Informed PIC over the phone that at least one person working on site needs to have the food protection manager certificate. Clarified with PIC that all food workers must have a Food Handler's card and at least one person on-site must have a Food Protection Manager certificate during all hours of operation. 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 black organic matter on the inside of the back lip of the ice machine. Instructed employee to clean the matter off of the ice machine. Discussed the importance of cleaning it regularly to prevent the buildup of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a single wet and soiled wiping cloth sitting on the back counter in the front of the establishment. Observed quat sanitizer bucket under counter, upon testing, the concentration was under 150ppm. Instructed employee to remove the wet/soiled wiping cloth and use a new one. Employee put wiping cloth in the wet launder bag. Informed employee that the sanitizer concentration was too low and needs to be between 150ppm and 400ppm. Employee remade the sanitizer and tested it; the concentration was 200 ppm. Employee was instructed to re-sanitize the counter. Discussed how to and the importance of checking sanitizer levels and making sure they are in range. Discussed disposing wet cloths when soiled and keeping them in the sanitizer solution when not in use, instead of the counter. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall 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. Report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Linnea Kariniemi
Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use Observed one container of liquid Raid with spray attachment and one container of Raid aerosol spray. Any pesticides applied in a food establishment must be applied by a licensed pesticide applicator. Please obtain a licensed pesticide company for controlling pests in the establishment. The PIC discarded the Raid containers at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Observed an employee stack plastic containers on a rack immediately after washing. All wares must air dry before they are stacked for storage. The employee separated the containers at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →