Just Salad

2 East 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Just Salad has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Just Salad trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
70
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
74
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Just Salad?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Just Salad.

How does Just Salad compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Just Salad most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Just Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Just Salad inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Just Salad is inspected roughly once per year on average.