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Just Salad

185 Franklin St

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

14 inspections

Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee obsevred storing food container on trash can during prep process of cucumbers. Discontinue.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excess water under three bay sink and in prep area. Clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Front counter hand sink at 88F after multiple minutes. Ensure water is 100F. Hot water availabe at other locations.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prep area hand sink is blocked by a prep table. Ensure hand sink is accessible.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile in storage room area. Replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee obsevred storing food container on trash can during prep process of cucumbers. Discontinue.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excess water under three bay sink and in prep area. Clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Front counter hand sink at 88F after multiple minutes. Ensure water is 100F. Hot water availabe at other locations.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prep area hand sink is blocked by a prep table. Ensure hand sink is accessible.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile in storage room area. Replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31. 11/03/2025 the ceiling is done their is piping and sprinkles on the celing please let us know what type of pipe is at the ceiling(sewer waste water). We can provide as much time as needed to complete this work. As we discussed a ceiling must be smooth durable and easily cleanable

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31. 11/03/2025 the ceiling is done their is piping and sprinkles on the celing please let us know what type of pipe is at the ceiling(sewer waste water). We can provide as much time as needed to complete this work. As we discussed a ceiling must be smooth durable and easily cleanable

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31. 11/03/2025 the ceiling is done their is piping and sprinkles on the celing please let us know what type of pipe is at the ceiling(sewer waste water). We can provide as much time as needed to complete this work. As we discussed a ceiling must be smooth durable and easily cleanable

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed 10/14/25 on Compliance visit The contractor will be installing the ceiling above the front line the week of 10/27 through 10/30 with the work being completed by 10/31.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line 10/02/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the time frame you need for proper enclosed ceiling installed

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Caution ape observed in clean up V/D kit. provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee scooter store in storage room where employee was prep chicken. Provide area to maintain employee scooter away from food . clean and mantain. rear door observed block with trash can. remove to allowed access.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable 09/02/25 Provide SOP on cleaning schedule for the front line ceiling .Provide Estimate cost for licensed contactor to instail Proper enclose celing in front service line

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Caution ape observed in clean up V/D kit. provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee scooter store in storage room where employee was prep chicken. Provide area to maintain employee scooter away from food . clean and mantain. rear door observed block with trash can. remove to allowed access.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide enclose ceiling in front line that is smooth cleanable and durable

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 16, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-501.11-COther

Official wording

Frozen Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken labelled keep frozen stored in walk-in cooler @ 36f ensure frozen foods kept frozen

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-501.11-COther

Official wording

Frozen Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken labelled keep frozen stored in walk-in cooler @ 36f ensure frozen foods kept frozen

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-103.11-PFPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

no written SOP's for the re-useable customer bowls employee was able to show how the process goes for refilling the customer bowls. Supply SOP's for this process.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-103.11-PFPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

no written SOP's for the re-useable customer bowls employee was able to show how the process goes for refilling the customer bowls. Supply SOP's for this process.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

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