Pass

Sweetgreen

2361 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

Sweetgreen was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Noted metal mesh hand glove used for cutting safety hanging inside the hand washing sink. Must not store in sink to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted green cutting board in the clean stored dish area in poor repair with deep blackened grooves. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the dishwashing machine with excessive food debris and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All unused equipment in the basement hallway stair well and throughout the basement must be removed to prevent pest activity. All other need items throughout the basement must be organized and elevated.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted pooling water on the floors of the basement in various areas. Instructed to remove and maintain dry floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at both bathroom hand washing sinks at time of inspection. Must repair and maintain adequate water pressure at both bathroom hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of the unisex customers/employee washrooms not properly maintained. Observed toilet in the restroom is overflowing clear water is coming out of the toilet also observed sewage and wastewater backing from floor drain next to the toilet room. The overflowing is spilled into the lobby. Priority violation 7-38-030. Citation issued. Plumber on site plumbing issues have been corrected.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the front exposed hand washing sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the front exposed hand washing sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the front exposed hand washing sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain adequate water pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust on floor drains inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored to go food containers in the basement must be elevated from the floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Exterior top of the dishwashing machine dirty with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Extremely low water pressure in the west washroom. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drains noted under the dish machine and the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain. Must provide a drain cover for the floor drain in the basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.