Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Sweetgreen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 16, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 16, 2025
- Date
- September 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2023
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 September 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its September 2024 score of 3.
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 16, 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 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sweetgreen located?
Sweetgreen is located at 599 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50113982
Last updated: July 3, 2026