Sweetgreen

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Inspections

1. Aug 5, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     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.

2. Apr 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 24, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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.

4. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

5. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVERD THE REAR STORAGE RACK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN CORNERS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jun 13, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

9. Jul 19, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     A SECTION OF THE WALL LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS IS NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO COVE ALONG WALLBASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.