Just Salad

461 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Just Salad stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2025. 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 three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Just Salad squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Sep 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

Aug 29, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Just Salad?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.

How does Just Salad compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Just Salad most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Just Salad's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Just Salad have averaged around three 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.

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