Pass

Sweetgreen

1500 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 5, 2026

Sweetgreen was last inspected on August 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 5, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crate being used as shelving in the walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (88f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, fish, salads) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent covers in the rear dish washing area dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the manager on duty without his allergen training as required. Instructed to comply or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the weather strip in the middle of the front door worn. Must maintain to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observerd the rear storage rack dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all standing water in corners in dish room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit in the rear of prep area: found chicken @ 110f-128.8f; tofu @ 112.6f; and cooked potatoes @ 101f. Instructed must keep all tcs foods at 135f or higher at all times while in hot holding unit. Manager voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: A section of the wall leading to the washrooms is not coved; instructed to cove along wallbase.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.