Sweetgreen

132 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sweetgreen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Sweetgreen was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soil on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Drawer unit inoperable at service line. Repair. Alternative means to cold hold product at below 41F in place.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures (I have provided the written procedures and reviewed with each PIC at multiple inspections Kit is not complete is not complete and not in compliance - Reviewed today and at previous inspections what is need in the kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean and santized equipment and wet clean and sanitized equipment is being stacked on its side on drain board - This is a repeat violation that has been cited on multiple inspections Provided proper training regarding storage of wet food contacts in ware washing area PIC not performing duties per code. Provide required training for all employees in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned dutes

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles in food prep/food handling and ware washing areas

590.005/5-501.113-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all waste receptacles throughout trash storage room

590.005/5-501.116-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: In waste storage room there is exposed insulation around the wall pipes

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments in back prep/ware washing areas Standing water on floor in trach room

590.006/6-201.11-C

Manual warewashing equipment chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay temperature 59 F

590.004/4-501.115-C

Aug 24, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet clean and sanitized pots pans etc This is a repeat violation and needs to have a final resolution.

590.004/4-901.11-C

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: Install/provide drain boards to accomodate all ware washing - Wet clean and sanitized pots pans etc are being stacked on their sides This is a repeat violation and needs to have a final resolution.

590.004/4-301.13-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on green wire shelving in ware washing and storage areas

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind equipment shelving etc. in ware washing and storage areas Built up soils on walls in ware washing and storage areas

590.006/6-201.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Drain pipe rusted under 4 bay sink Floor (ramp) on inside of walk in is in disrepair

590.006/6-501.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Pots pans food containers not inverted on shelving - Ware washing/storage

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet clean and sanitized pots pans etc are being stacked on their sides This is a repeat violation and needs to have a final resolution.

590.004/4-901.11-C

Drain boards (c)

590.004/4-301.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweetgreen.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sweetgreen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweetgreen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweetgreen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sweetgreen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweetgreen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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