Manhattan, NY — Just Salad, located at 1350 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on March 19, 2026. Inspectors assigned the restaurant a score of 22, placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and within five points of the Grade C threshold. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 23, 2026.
The inspection identified two non-critical violations, both related to waste management and pest prevention conditions at the establishment.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit, both classified as non-critical under NYC Health Code standards:
The first violation, Code 08B, cited improper garbage receptacle conditions. Inspectors noted that waste containers were not fully pest- or water-resistant, lacked tight-fitting lids, and were not adequately covered during periods of inactivity. The citation also recorded that receptacles were not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse, and that solid and liquid waste was not collected, stored, and disposed of in a manner sufficient to prevent a nuisance.
The second violation, Code 08A, identified conditions conducive to rodent, insect, or other pest harborage. Inspectors found that the establishment was not free of such conditions at the time of the visit.
No critical violations were cited during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligned with FDA Food Code standards, restaurants are required to maintain sanitary waste disposal practices and eliminate conditions that could attract or harbor pests. Improper waste storage and pest-conducive conditions are among the more commonly cited categories during routine inspections and, if left unaddressed, can escalate to critical-level findings on subsequent visits.
A score of 22 falls within the Grade B range but represents a notably higher penalty load than the restaurant's recent inspection history. The proximity to the 28-point Grade C threshold underscores the significance of the identified conditions, even in the absence of critical violations.
Inspection History
Just Salad's prior inspection record at this location reflects a consistent Grade A performance in recent years:
- January 9, 2025: Score 7 (Grade A)
- December 7, 2023: Score 9 (Grade A)
- August 2, 2022: Score 4 (Grade A)
- July 6, 2022: Score 5
The March 2026 score of 22 represents a significant departure from the establishment's previous results, all of which fell well within Grade A territory.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
The DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores, which reflect the number and severity of violations found:
- A: 0–13 points (lowest violation burden)
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points (highest violation burden)
Restaurants have the option to request a re-inspection if they receive a score that would result in a B or C grade. The displayed grade reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.
Consumers can review full inspection records, including individual violation details and historical scores, through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Just Salad including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.