What is Sweetgreen's health inspection score?

Sweetgreen has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?

Sweetgreen was last inspected on July 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweetgreen have?

Sweetgreen has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweetgreen safe to eat at?

Yes, Sweetgreen has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sweetgreen serve?

Sweetgreen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sweetgreen

Name: Sweetgreen
Address: 900 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 94

900 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #99 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

900 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 6/11/2024, REPORT#2596120. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHILED COVERS ABOVE REAR DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): NOTED DIRTY FOOD PANS STORED WITH THE CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE BEFORE STORING WITH CLEAN DISHES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED DIRTY FOOD PANS STORED WITH THE CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE BEFORE STORING WITH CLEAN DISHES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE FRONT PREP DRAWER COOLER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR CREATING EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOTED DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS UNDER BOTH WASHROOMS WALL MOUNTED HAND BLOW DRYERS WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-20-23 REPORT #2570016 #55- 6-201.11-- FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD OF SAME SINK AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD OF SAME SINK AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE HANGING/INVERTED.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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