Just Salad

20 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Just Salad has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET LOCATED AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER WHEN KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER ONLY RUNS THROUGH WASH SOLUTION HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET SO THAT IT HAS RUNNING WATER WHEN IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(UP STAIRS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (PIC) WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE LEAFY GREENS REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER NOR ON THE WATER/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83F LOCATED AT PREP STATION IN BASEMENT. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN (80 LBS AT $240) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 50F - 46 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT PRESSURE AT ONE COMP SINK FOR VEGETABLES WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Jul 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AHI TUNA ON MENU, SAID ITEM IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER PROVIDED. FOUND NO FOOTNOTE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT CHICKEN 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF AT 46-50.3 DEGREES F AND 2 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN 50.3 DEGREES F 1 FIVE POUND PAN OF HARD TUNA AT 47 DEGREES F AND STEAK ALL INSIDE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER;PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 41.7 DEGREES F. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 20 POUNDS $200.
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT CHICKEN 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF AT 48-53.7 DEGREES F AND 4 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF BLACK BEANS 52.6 DEGREES F 1 FIVE POUND PAN OF HARD BOIL EGGS AT 53 DEGREES F AND SOFT CHEESE ALL INSIDE FRONT 1 DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER;PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 51.7 DEGREES F. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 40 POUNDS $300.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MEETING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 51.7 DEGREES F WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED MAINTENANCE-TECH (MTI) ONSITE REPAIRED COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGED REMOVE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Oct 19, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Aug 24, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 4-301.15 FLOOR NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE, STANDING WATER IN 2 BUCKETS BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES BREEDING SITES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES UPON INSPECTION, ( IE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA, DIDN'T WASH HANDS ATER TALKING ON PHONE WITH ONE GLOVE ON, HOLDING OTHER GLOVE. EMPLOYEE HUNG UP PHONE PUT THE OTHER GLOVE ON AND DIDN'T WASH HANDS . ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AFTER TALIKING ON PHONE IN PREP AREA DIDNT WASH HANDS STARTED HANDLING LETTUCE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN USE NOT MAINTAINED. DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE..MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY SPRAYER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED AND DUST PANS STORED UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE MOPS,DUST PANS, ETC AFTER USE. ALSO CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT STORED ON FLOORS . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Sep 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING AND PLUMBING PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CANS THAT ARE IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-28-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS, PONDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM AND THE DISHROOMS FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE PONDING WATER.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Apr 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION,OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES,IE TALKING ON PHONE WITH GLOVES ON AND WALKED RIGHT PASS THE HAND SINK THRU PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLER BEGAN TO TOUCH LETTUCE FOR FOOD ORDER WITH SAME GLOVES ON.OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING CAP ON HIS HEAD SEVERAL TIMES FIXING HIS CAP WITH SAME GLOVES HE USED TO RUB FOOD PARTICLES FROM CHOPPING/CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF HIM.HE JUST CHANGE GLOVES NEVER WASHED HANDS. SAW FOOD HANDLER TAKING A BOOK OUT OF A CABINET BEHIND HER PUTTING IT ON PREP LINE,TOUCHING THE CABINET,BOOK WITH SAME GLOVES USED TO MAKE SALADS,TOUCHING LETTUCE NEVER WASHING HANDS.LAST FOOD HANDLER STANDING AT FOOD LINE TOUCHING HIS FACE TOWARD NOSE SEVERAL TIMES WITH GLOVES, WASHED HANDS 1 TIME BUT NOT EACH TIME BETWEEN.INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS, DURING INSPECTION,BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE PAN SHELF IN DISH ROOM 1ST FL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
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Jan 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE DESKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Apr 2, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOORING ENTERING THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THRESHOLD TO REMOVE THE GAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALL WHERE THE FRP WALL MEETS THE BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HOOD WITHOUT A FAN ON THE ROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAN ON THE ROOF.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Just Salad?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.

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 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 two times per year on average.