Sweetgreen

301 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sweetgreen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Sweetgreen is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dry dish rack manager discarded cut boards and has new boards on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For three employees was photo copied. For restaurant and lodge in association.

53B-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Issued to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator using serve safe for employee training, discussed with operator proper training and their options for training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Admin Complaint**

53B-03-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Issued to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator using serve safe for employee training, discussed with operator proper training and their options for training. **Warning**

53B-03-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Issued to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator change out buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**

24-08-4

Nov 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sweetgreen.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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 three times per year on average.

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