Sweetgreen

159 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection turned up two violations, more than the one found previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetgreen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweetgreen.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sweetgreen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweetgreen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

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.