Sweetgreen

1321 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sweetgreen three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

Mar 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sweetgreen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sweetgreen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweetgreen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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