SWEETGREEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Mar 9, 2026
📍 1500 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028  ·  🍽️ Salads  ·  🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview

Sweetgreen on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 4 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections

SWEETGREEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)

GRADE A Mar 9, 2026 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations: 06E
Nov 20, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxy...
Violations: 10G 02B 02G
GRADE A Jun 28, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Violations: 08A 04N
GRADE A Jun 2, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Violations: 02G 10F 10D

SWEETGREEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: News Coverage (1)

ROUNDUP 89 NYC Restaurants Earn Grade A on March 12, 2026 Published Mar 16, 2026
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SWEETGREEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was SWEETGREEN last inspected?
SWEETGREEN was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
What is SWEETGREEN's current health grade?
SWEETGREEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has SWEETGREEN had?
SWEETGREEN has 4 health inspections on record from June 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at SWEETGREEN?
The worst inspection score recorded at SWEETGREEN was 20 points on November 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has SWEETGREEN ever received a Grade C?
No. SWEETGREEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.