A Square Meal

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near five.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cooling methods used, showing up one time. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: Obser unlabeled food container stored on shelf,labeled each container used in food. preparation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: Lettuce stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler,elevate off floor.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed clean utensils stored with mouth part up,stored clean utensils with handle up only.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: Three compartments sink not properly set up to wash ,rinse and sanitize.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed. coats ,jackets stored on shleavs with food and utensils designed approved area for employees personal items.

Dec 1, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Excessive ice buildup found in reach in freezer units.

1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. Reach in thermometers missing from coolers/ deep freezer

1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Boxes of chips and pizza boxes stored on the ground.

1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Multiple fryers have grease build up, shelves lined with aluminum foil.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) Garbage build up observed at back door

1200-23-01-.05(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Square Meal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Square Meal on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Square Meal?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at A Square Meal.

Has A Square Meal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at A Square Meal have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Square Meal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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