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Gugu Room

Filipino · 143 Orchard Street · Manhattan 10002

B Grade B posted 2024-03-07. The most recent inspection (2025-09-09) scored 70 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2025-09-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 70

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Critical
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.Critical
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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2025-09-09 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2024-03-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 14 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.—
10BAnti-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.—

2023-04-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 3 inspections: 2025-09-09, 2024-03-07, 2023-04-27

At this address

GRADE A

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143 Orchard Street

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