Just Salad
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2022
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Score
Just Salad has been inspected five times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 15, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Just Salad's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64 F - 70F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX. 3 LBS AT $70 FOOD COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLER REHEATING FOUR BAGS OF SOUP AND CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE AND REHEATING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; FOUR BAGS OF SOUP CHICKEN NOODLE & VEGGIE AT 114 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK/SERVING LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,SLICE TOMATO, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED FRONT AND REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING LIDS AND MEASURING DEVICES ALL STORED INSIDE SINK WITH STORAGE CONTAINER BLOCKING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CELINGS IN REAR / PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEVERAL UNCLEAN DUST PANS STORED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY GREASE TRAP. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND UNLABELED BROCCOLI PACKAGES ON SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNTREATED RAW WOODEN STORAGE BOXES STORED ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL ABOVE STATED ITEMS WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/VARNISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SALAD PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AROUND THREE COMP. SINK. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 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 Feb 15, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Salad?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.
Has Just Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Just Salad have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.
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