Square Diner

33 Leonard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Square Diner five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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.
02G
86
Aug 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
64
Sep 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Square Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Square Diner on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Square Diner?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Square Diner.

How does Square Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Square Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Square Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Square Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Square Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Square Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Square Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.