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Salads · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

SWEETGREEN health grade & inspection history

8 EAST 18 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003

12 latest violation-point score

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

Sep 13, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06E
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Sep 13, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 9, 2024206Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 29, 2023A82Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 11, 2022A113Cycle 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 08A
    Recorded 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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