SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Sweetgreen last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Feb 7, 2024 to Jun 3, 2026.
Has Sweetgreen ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 7, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Inspection
Jun 3, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide beard restraints for food employees.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Dish machine inoperable. Tech on site fixing unit at the time of inspection. Will test unit on revisit.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Open pass through area at end of service line with open foods in open top greens cooler exposed with no barrier to public. Resolve.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Quats sanitizer is dispensing at 48F. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix sanitizer per manufacturers instructions until dispenser can be repaired.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Dish machine inoperable. Tech on site fixing unit at the time of inspection. Will test unit on revisit.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 5, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Open pass through area at end of service line with open foods in open top greens cooler exposed with no barrier to public. Resolve.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Quats sanitizer is dispensing at 48F. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix sanitizer per manufacturers instructions until dispenser can be repaired.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Dish machine inoperable. Tech on site fixing unit at the time of inspection. Will test unit on revisit.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.