Sweetgreen

606 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sweetgreen three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 1, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sweetgreen on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
90
Jun 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78
Jun 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Nov 1, 2024. The public record contains three 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweetgreen have averaged around two violations 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 roughly once per year on average.