Pass

Just Salad

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 19, 2026

Just Salad was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 19, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside walk-in cooler: chicken at 46.9f, chicken at 50.3f, and chicken at 50.1f. Management discarded approximately 100lbs of product valued at approximately $1,000. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. 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 containing tcs items, such as chicken, maintaining improper ambient temperature of 50.5f. See comments. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace cooler so that it maintains proper ambient temperatures at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 47.3-81.0f(hard boiled egg not in shell 81.0f, pico de gallo(sliced tomatoes) 47.3f, white cheddar 49.8-51.4f, goat cheese 48.2f, feta cheese 48.9f, parmesan cheese flakes 51.6-54.3f, cotija cheese 50.5f, guacamole 49.1f, sliced avocados 49.1f ). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $93 weighing 31lbs. 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 cold holding unit in front prep used to hold cold tcs foods at an improper ambient temperature of 50.5f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on cold holding unit in front prep on 2/4/2025. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen awareness training provided for city of chicago certified foodservice managers. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles above oven in the rear kitchen area to be soiled with dust and debris. Instructed to clean ceilings and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names, when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace white cutting board in dish area, dark stains and grooves present, instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at 3-comp sink and exposed hand sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed hand sink located on main line at front of store. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.