Sweetgreen

2 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

American

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Sweetgreen has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10F

May 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Jan 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetgreen on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains five 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 three 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. Recent inspections at Sweetgreen have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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 two times per year on average.

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