Sweetgreen

7 Pennslyvania Plaza, Manhattan, NY
American
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Sweetgreen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Sweetgreen's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Oct 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
Jul 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Apr 7, 2025. 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 82 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.