Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sweetgreen

2500 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sweetgreen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 8, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 12, 2024 to Jan 8, 2026.
Has Sweetgreen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 12, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN LETTUCE PREP WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND EXHAUST FANS AT RESTROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source