Salads · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
SWEETGREEN health grade & inspection history
8 EAST 18 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 13, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 13, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 08B
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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
SWEETGREEN inspection history
8 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 9, 2024 | — | 20 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 29, 2023 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 11, 2022 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10GRecorded in 2 inspections
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
SWEETGREEN on the map
Common questions
SWEETGREEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SWEETGREEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 13, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was SWEETGREEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 13, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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