3 Squares Diner
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
3 Squares Diner appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Cairo restaurant, which scores around 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. PIC had employee toss the beverage.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Bacon, Ham, and Sausage) found stored in (Reach in cooler) uncovered and subject to contamination. PIC had employee put lids on items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood- contact surface. Location: Interior shelves below grill.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Location: Main Line, Dry storage area, and Walk in freezer. PIC had area swept.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS OBSERVED IN WALK IN COOLER: SLICED CHHESE 43, SAUSAGE 43, SHREDDED CHEESE 51, CHICKEN WINGS 51. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO MOVE ITEMS TO REACH IN COOLERS/ WALK IN FREEZR UNTIL COOLER CAN BE REPAIRED.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. ITEMS: RAW BACON AND GROUND BEED WERE OBSERVED IMPROPERLY SEPERATED. PIC MOVED.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. OBSERVED FRIES, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, AND SALAD LETTUCE NOT DATE MARKED.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET, MOP WAS NOT IN ACTIVE USE.
511-6-1.07(5)(e)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of black mold in the interior of ice machine. Ice machine was not properly cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: LATTICE ABOVE DRYING RACK, INTERIOR SHELF MOUNTS ON GRILL LINE DRAWERS.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER ON MAIN GRILL LINE.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF STEAM WELLS HAVE BUILD UP OF DIRT AND HARD WATER DEPSOITS.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw Steak was observed stored above cooked chicken. PIC Moved.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Raw steak was stuck to metal rack in reach in cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Parts of the main line were observed to be soiled with food residue/ debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE PLACE TEMPORARY SOAP AT HAND WASHING STATION. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER BROKE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC STATED A WORK ORDER WOULD BE PLACED TO HAVE FIXED.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN SOILED WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. PIC CLEANED UPON REQUEST.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLE OF REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM SHELF. COOLER LOCATED IN BACK PREPPING AREA OF FACILITY. PIC WILL HAVE EMPLOYEE CLEAN.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND DOOR SEAL. THE ICE BUILD-UP IS PREVENTING THE FREEZER DOOR FROM CLOSING COMPLETELY.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH GRILL WHERE FRYING PANS ARE STORED. PIC WIPED DOWN THE AREA.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: AT THE COFFEE STATION RESIDUE BUILD-UP WAS OBSERVED ON EDGE OF ITS DRAWER AND THE RUNNERS. PIC WIPED DOWN.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Squares Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Squares Diner on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Squares Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 3 Squares Diner.
How does 3 Squares Diner compare to other restaurants in Cairo?
3 Squares Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cairo average of 94.
Has 3 Squares Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Squares Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3 Squares Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 3 Squares Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Squares Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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