Just Salad
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Just Salad stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls and ceilings attachments”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink at 88F after multiple minutes. Ensure water is 100F. Hot water availabe at other locations.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink is blocked by a prep table. Ensure hand sink is accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in storage room area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water under three bay sink and in prep area. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee obsevred storing food container on trash can during prep process of cucumbers. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31. 11/03/2025 the ceiling is done their is piping and sprinkles on the celing please let us know what type of pipe is at the ceiling(sewer waste water). We can provide as much time as needed to complete this work. As we discussed a ceiling must be smooth durable and easily cleanable
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31. 11/03/2025 the ceiling is done their is piping and sprinkles on the celing please let us know what type of pipe is at the ceiling(sewer waste water). We can provide as much time as needed to complete this work. As we discussed a ceiling must be smooth durable and easily cleanable
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Caution ape observed in clean up V/D kit. provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee scooter store in storage room where employee was prep chicken. Provide area to maintain employee scooter away from food . clean and mantain. rear door observed block with trash can. remove to allowed access.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken labelled keep frozen stored in walk-in cooler @ 36f ensure frozen foods kept frozen
590.003/3-501.11-C
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken labelled keep frozen stored in walk-in cooler @ 36f ensure frozen foods kept frozen
590.003/3-501.11-C
95
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(o) person in charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: no written SOP's for the re-useable customer bowls employee was able to show how the process goes for refilling the customer bowls. Supply SOP's for this process.
590.002/2-103.11-PF
90
Jul 21, 2023
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 Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Salad?
Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.
How does Just Salad compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Just Salad most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Just Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Just Salad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Just Salad is inspected around four times per year on average.
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