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Just Salad

520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Just Salad seven times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Just Salad on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND FOOD THAT BEING COOLED DOWN COVERED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY FOR FASTER COOLING DOWN.
33
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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90
Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER ALSO SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION HOOD COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND ON WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND WALL/CEILING TILES.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Sep 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 13, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE SECTION OF CEILING TILES MISSING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ATTACHED TO THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Jan 28, 2021. The public record contains seven 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?

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.

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