Just Salad

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 26, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in both all gender washrooms. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in such areas as near facility rear exit door, utility sink, area where customers order food and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/22/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued( note: citation for violation issued on 9/22/25)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Sep 22, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in both all gender washrooms. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 47.3-74.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, chicken(47.8-52.1f), chicken tenders(50.5f), feta chees crumbles(53.4f), shredded cheddar cheese(54.0f), chicken noodle soup(52.2-57.2f), pumpkin bisque contains milk(49.1-55.8f), raw egg in shell(51.7-57.4f), shredded romaine salad(62.2-74.1f), roasted corn(47.3-49.3f), roasted mushrooms(64.8f), edamame(53.2-55.8f), pecorino cheese(50-9-53.2f) and parmesan cheese(52.2-58.1f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $1000 weighing 250lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler at an improper ambient temperature of 63.0f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in such areas as near facility rear exit door, utility sink, area where customers order food and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/22/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. May 22, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use cardboard bowls stored facing up at the salad serving line. Instructed to invert to protect from overhead contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

4. Oct 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Oct 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 40 live small flies on the walls of the rear food prep area by the food prep area's entrance door and on the wall of the customer service area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6. Oct 11, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the employees washroom. Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vent in the back and smoothie prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jan 14, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Found no written procedure for employee vaccination status. Instructed manager to comply immediately. Procedure for employee vaccination status must be provided upon next inspection.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

8. Apr 30, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found ice machine filled with unknown substance. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found rational self cooking center (oven, steamer etc. All in one) drain pipe lead into bucket.condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

9. Oct 25, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of rusted reside on latch of interior of ice machine. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found wall above 3 compartment sink filled with a black mold like substance. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 27, 2018 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Aug 15, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat salad ingredients not labeled with product name and dates located in the 2 door refrigerators in the front food prep area. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat foods and mainitain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 prep coolers located in the front food prep area without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. Noo citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 11, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary from inspection dated 6/5/18 not displayed and visible to all customers. Instructed to always make inspection report summary visible to all customers at all times. Manager posted the previous inspection report summary during the re-inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chopped greens, sliced tomatoes) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels for all potentially hazardous foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

13. Jun 5, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold holding refrigerator with potentially hazardous foods inside (chopped greens) not maintaining a proper cold holding temperature of 40f or below. The temperature of said cooler during the inspection was 52f. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at 40f or below at all times. Said cold holding unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chopped greens) being held at improper cold holding temperatures; 5 lbs of chopped kale at 57f, 5 lbs of spinach at 58f, 10 lbs of chopped romaine lettuce between 54-58f, 2 lbs of chopped kale and spinach at 57f, and observed 5 lbs of soup being held at improper hot holding temperatures between 125.6f-129.2f. Per manager all potentially hazardous foods discarded valued at $500. Instructed manager to discard and denature said potentially hazardous foods and to always maintain all cold holding potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below and all hot holding potentially hazardous foods at 140f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chopped greens, sliced tomatoes) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels for all potentially hazardous foods that are held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

14. Mar 29, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Mar 21, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed about 15 small flies located on the ceilings and walls of the food prep area under the menu signs and customer dining area by the garbage cans. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed some potentially hazardous foods (eggs, chick peas) and dry storage out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours in the prep coolers and walk in cooler without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide proper labels and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the wall located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers without food handlers certificated. Instructed to meet requirement with all food handlers and maintain.

16. Mar 27, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in use with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace the cutting boards.

17. Sep 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: standing water at kitchen's floor, instructed to keep dry as possible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration thermometers kept at rear of prep cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part.

18. Mar 25, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

19. Feb 11, 2016 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations