Sweetgreen
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sweetgreen seven times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from May 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT DISPOSABLE UTENSIL CABINET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA) WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH WATER POOLING IN CORNER UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (LEFT SIDE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS, AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 10, 2021
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweetgreen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sweetgreen.
Has Sweetgreen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweetgreen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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