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Just Salad

600 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Just Salad has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
67
Aug 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Jul 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Apr 14, 2023
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Just Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Just Salad on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five 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 three 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Just Salad have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

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 around two times per year on average.

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