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JUST SALAD

135 S LA SALLE ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JUST SALAD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624592

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624514

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624198

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595050

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CARDBOARD BOWLS STORED FACING UP AT THE SALAD SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583639

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583306

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565077

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BACK AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546556

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY IMMEDIATELY. PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS MUST BE PROVIDED UPON NEXT INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369950

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320511

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF RUSTED RESIDE ON LATCH OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213522

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200957

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST SALAD · 135 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NOO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2447096.

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