Sweetgreen

1500 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweetgreen six times, with records going back to 2021. Sweetgreen was last inspected on Mar 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sweetgreen is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVERD THE REAR STORAGE RACK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN CORNERS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2022

Complaint

1 critical violation.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA: FOUND CHICKEN @ 110F-128.8F; TOFU @ 112.6F; AND COOKED POTATOES @ 101F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 19, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: A SECTION OF THE WALL LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS IS NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO COVE ALONG WALLBASE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three 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 one violation 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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