Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Sweetgreen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 13, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Latest Inspection Details
September 13, 2025
- Date
- September 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 11, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sweetgreen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and August 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2023 score of 8.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sweetgreen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetgreen's current NYC health grade?
Sweetgreen currently has a A grade.
When was Sweetgreen last inspected?
Sweetgreen was last inspected on September 13, 2025.
What was Sweetgreen's latest inspection score?
Sweetgreen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Sweetgreen have in its latest inspection?
Sweetgreen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sweetgreen located?
Sweetgreen is located at 8 East 18th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50041812
Last updated: June 26, 2026