The Square Peg
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
70
Score
The Square Peg has been inspected four times since 2023. The Square Peg was last inspected on May 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Warren restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knife, tongs) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice being used in drinks.
4-204.16
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets of the cold drawers are not in good repair, splitting away from the drawer. Gaskets must be replaced.
4-501.11
70
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the bar is being used as a dump sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice.
4-204.16
86
Jul 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
90
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call was placed. 3-bay sink is to be used to sanitize until dishwasher has correct concentration of chlorine.
7-204.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Chili, which was prepared yesterday, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chili observed with temperatures 45-67 degrees F. Inspector thermometer calibrated. Voluntary disposal during inspection.
3-501.14
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the cold drawer refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display. Thermometers must be present in all refrigeration units to monitor temperatures.
4-203.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food/debris and black residue (ice machine). The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener moved to the 3-bay sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Ice machine has been drained and is currently being cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chili was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods discussed.
3-501.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the large prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigeration door gaskets of the cold drawers were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door seal. Gaskets must be replaced.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Square Peg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Square Peg on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Square Peg?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Square Peg.
How does The Square Peg compare to other restaurants in Warren?
The Square Peg most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.
Has The Square Peg's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Square Peg have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Square Peg 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 The Square Peg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Square Peg is inspected around two times per year on average.
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