Just Salad

98 Maiden Lane, Manhattan, NY 10038
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Just Salad has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the two found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Just Salad?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Just Salad's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Just Salad have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

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.