Nekter Juice Bar

2832 N Power Rd, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80976

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed in-house metabolism boosters (ginseng extract, green tea powder, green coffee bean extract), collagen powder, pea protein powder (in drinks and waffles) and immunity boosts (oat fiber and Vitamin C) being offered. 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. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. 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.Discussed ensuring that information regarding GRAS is forwarded to district manager. Discussed the status of the transition of ownership of the location. Discussed that permits are not transferrable between owners and ensuring that an ownership change application is submitted as the transition date gets near.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager on site during time of visit. 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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed used scoops stored in a pan of water at ambient room temperature. 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 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed the status of the transition of ownership of the location. Discussed that permits are not transferrable between owners and ensuring that an ownership change application is submitted as the transition date gets near. Discussed storing in-use utensils in water that is >135*F.

2025

Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed collagen and metabolism boost powders being added to the smoothies. 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. Discussed submitting an application for stores involved in upcoming ownership change when the transition is finalized.

Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Jun 5, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Advisory is set for 6/11 to meet with management to establish a time control policy for juicer and cut leafy greensCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAward: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH (Fixed items 23 - 27 at request from EHS).,Signer: Madison Johnson

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-102.11

Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Observed No personal with a certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. No CFPM has been documented numerous times in previous inspections. Upon addressing issue of juicer sanitizing intervals and establishments attempt to use time control by the hour on cut leafy green product, it was discovered that temperature abuse is occuring were product is being rotated and saved after time has expired and not discarded. Items temperature abused for more than 4 hours must be discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 Juice machine with no documentation of cleaning intervals. Staff stated juicer is washed rinsed and sanitized at closing. Juicer had parsley, spinach, and kale inside housing. Juicer dissembled and cleaned at time of inspection Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 leafed Kale sitting out at ambient temperature. Kale was temped at 61*f degrees. employee confirmed Kale had been placed out within the past 2 hours. Kale sent to walk-in to cool. No time control policy was found for cut leafy greens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. One required to be onsite at all times. No one on site with certificate. *Repeat*Establishment holding no-TCS food items at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Madison S

2023

Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all times. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Rebecca Duncan

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →