Just Salad 49
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Just Salad 49, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli soup (130F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (119F - Hot Holding)in steam table at front counter ; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; steam table was not plugged in; food sent to the back to reheat to 165 F or above **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: In steam table at front counter cooked sweet potatoes 106F, per operator product prepared approximately 1 hour ago and held in unit, discussed hot holding with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken tenders in walk-in coolers Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli soup (130F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (119F - Hot Holding)in steam table at front counter ; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; steam table was not plugged in; food sent to the back to reheat to 165 F or above **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- shredded cabbage and lettuce in open cooler ; per operator at 10:48; time tracked Time is not properly tracked when replenishing the containers at steak tables - chicken thighs marked 9:30 not discarded at 1:30; per operator food was replenished at 1 pm; educated on properly using TPHC ; new time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (129F - Hot Holding)in rice warmer ; as per operator food cooked around 12:00; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; Food placed in the oven to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands
27-19-4
90
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front counter cold make table - top roasted corn (47F - Cold Holding) not prepared today removed from walk in cooler under 4 hours - operator moved roasted corn to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Roasted corn prepared on 08/29 dated use by 10/27. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken thighs (111F - Hot Holding); crispy chicken (123F - Hot Holding) chicken thighs (111F - Hot Holding); crispy chicken (123F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours - operator removed to reheat. At recheck - chicken thighs (185F - Reheating); crispy chicken (178F - Reheating); cooked tofu (198F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - greens display case - cut romaine (51F - Cooling) 1:40 cooling since 10:30am 1 hour remaining to reach 41F recheck 20 mins 53F ; shredded red cabbage (55F - Cooling) 1:40pm cooling since 10:30am 1 hour remaining to reach 41F recheck 20 mins 53F. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris inside front counter hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stapler inside plastic fork container-operator removed stapler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation - operations provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (95F - Hot Holding); held under 2 hours in warmer - operator moved to oven to reheat. Recheck 171F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - COOLING Walk in cooler - cut romaine 73F 10:30am recheck 30 mins 73F. Held in a covered deep lean container - operator moved to shallow containers and lightly covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - garbanzo beans - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Just Salad 49 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Just Salad 49 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Salad 49?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Just Salad 49.
How does Just Salad 49 compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Just Salad 49 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Just Salad 49's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Just Salad 49 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 49 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 49 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Just Salad 49 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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