Just Salad
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2016, Just Salad has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Just Salad on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS NEAR FACILITY REAR EXIT DOOR, UTILITY SINK, AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ORDER FOOD AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/22/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED( NOTE: CITATION FOR VIOLATION ISSUED ON 9/22/25)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-74.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(47.8-52.1F), CHICKEN TENDERS(50.5F), FETA CHEES CRUMBLES(53.4F), SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE(54.0F), CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP(52.2-57.2F), PUMPKIN BISQUE CONTAINS MILK(49.1-55.8F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(51.7-57.4F), SHREDDED ROMAINE SALAD(62.2-74.1F), ROASTED CORN(47.3-49.3F), ROASTED MUSHROOMS(64.8F), EDAMAME(53.2-55.8F), PECORINO CHEESE(50-9-53.2F) AND PARMESAN CHEESE(52.2-58.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 250LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 63.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS NEAR FACILITY REAR EXIT DOOR, UTILITY SINK, AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ORDER FOOD AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/22/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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May 22, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CARDBOARD BOWLS STORED FACING UP AT THE SALAD SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA'S ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE WALL OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Oct 11, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BACK AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY IMMEDIATELY. PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS MUST BE PROVIDED UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
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Apr 30, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND RATIONAL SELF COOKING CENTER (OVEN, STEAMER ETC. ALL IN ONE) DRAIN PIPE LEAD INTO BUCKET.CONDENSATE DRAINAGE AND OTHER NONSEWAGE LIQUIDS AND RAINWATER SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF RUSTED RESIDE ON LATCH OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NOO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SALAD INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AND MAINITAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION DATED 6/5/18 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER POSTED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE (CHOPPED GREENS) NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION WAS 52F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF CHOPPED KALE AT 57F, 5 LBS OF SPINACH AT 58F, 10 LBS OF CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE BETWEEN 54-58F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED KALE AND SPINACH AT 57F, AND OBSERVED 5 LBS OF SOUP BEING HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 125.6F-129.2F. PER MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE MENU SIGNS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHICK PEAS) AND DRY STORAGE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN USE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: standing water at kitchen's floor, instructed to keep dry as possible.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Refrigeration thermometers kept at rear of prep cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part.
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Mar 25, 2016
License
No violations found.
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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 Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Salad?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four 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 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 two times per year on average.
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