Cafe Hugo

523 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold 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.
02G
Non-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.
10F
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
78
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-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.
10F
82
Jan 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Anti-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.
10B
78

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.