Sweetgreen

354 Longwood Av, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sweetgreen appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils air-drying required” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Sweetgreen trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet Nesting - Clean and sanitized equipment is wet stacked on the side Provided proper air drying - This is a repeat violation

590.004/4-901.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Clean equipment stacked on sides - Must be inverted

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain soiled - Back storage room

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Missing floor drain cover in back storage room

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Front door - Tape holding door strip on

590.006/6-501.11-C

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet nesting pots pans etc in storage and ware washing area

590.004/4-901.11-C

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Cut cherry tomatoes 48F-52F Per PIC tomatoes and was prepped today before opening PIC was advised to cool down all products verify temperature below 41F before placing products on the line. All products were placed back in the walking until temperature was 41F

590.003/3-501.14-P

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Steak 115F- 123F-112F grilled salmon 123F-128F. Since products had been in the hot holding station for less than 30 minutes PIC was advised to reheat the products to 165F minimum .

590.003/3-403.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold holding: Coleslaw 44F-54F prep on 4.23.25 store in the walking cooler. PIC voluntarily discard all products. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the report. PIC to post current Health Permit 2025 PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection PIC to post current Common Victualler Licensed PIC to post CFPM Certificate PIC to post Allergen Certificate *** PIC was able to provide a copy of all the certificates above. Needs to be displayed conspicuously on premises

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Double stack oven observed with cleaning chemical residue on the interior and exterior while in use. Clean throughly prior to use

590.003/3-307.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under shelvings in the storage room observed soiled from loose debris. Clean gto remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible

590.004/4-204.112-C

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized equipment - Ware washing area

590.004/4-901.11-C

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete I provided the written procedures and review kit with PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete I provided the written procedures and review kit with PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet nesting on the sides - Clean and sanitize equipment - Ware washing area

590.004/4-901.11-C

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk quinoa and rice observed unlabled. Provide labels.

590.003/3-302.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Stand up refrigerator in back of house observed leaking into pan. Person in charge indicated a service report has been placed. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Several floor drain covers observed loose/disconnected.Resecure all covers. PIC stating work order has been placed

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils air-drying required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sweetgreen.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sweetgreen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweetgreen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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 three times per year on average.

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