Cafe Hugo
Across the available record, Cafe Hugo has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe Hugo is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Hugo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Hugo on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Hugo?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Hugo.
How does Cafe Hugo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Cafe Hugo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Cafe Hugo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Hugo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Hugo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Hugo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Hugo is inspected roughly once per year on average.