Just Salad

372 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Just Salad has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Just Salad is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed black soils inside ice machine. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean to remove all soils and maintain
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed mulitple items hot holding on the prep line out of required temp range. Grilled chicken hot holding at 114f. BBQ chicken hot holding 110f. PIC removed to reheat. Steam table water temp at 126f.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot holding temperatures not monitored to make proper adjustments at the time of inspection. Advised pic to monitor proper hot holding requirements.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaking pipe under the 3 compartment sink. Repair Observed a loose pipe under the prep sink with a leak. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken hot holding at 120F. PIC removed and reheated to temp of 144F. Advised to retrain staff on proper hot holding protocol. Cooked shrimp hot holding at 112F. PIC removed and replaced with product at 138F. Monitor temp of all products placed in steam table.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Just Salad?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.

How does Just Salad compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Just Salad most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Just Salad's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Just Salad have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Just Salad means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Just Salad inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Just Salad is inspected around four times per year on average.