What is Square Meals's health inspection score?

Square Meals has a SafeDine safety score of 5 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Square Meals last inspected?

Square Meals was last inspected on May 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Square Meals have?

Square Meals has 8 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Square Meals safe to eat at?

Square Meals has a safety score of 5/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Square Meals serve?

Square Meals serves Sandwiches cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Square Meals

Name: Square Meals
Address: 234 STARR STREET, Brooklyn, 11237
Rating: 5

234 STARR STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 5/5/2026

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0Poor

Sandwiches•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 0% of sandwiches restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 5, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-95

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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234 STARR STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

6 High2 Med

8 total5 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
03CUnclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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