Sweetgreen

1114 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Sweetgreen has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Sweetgreen is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located next to dry storage. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked proteins observed slack thawing on counter in rear prep area. Items were still partially frozen. Manager moved items under cool running water to complete thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter. Operator placed item in blast chiller. a. hummus (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment in dining room. Discussed with operator policy for animals.

35A-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching uncooked kale in container at front counter. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 100ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 200 **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Sweetgreen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweetgreen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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.

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