Gugu Room

143 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Filipino

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Gugu Room has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 9, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Gugu Room's 21 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

9 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Properly 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.

04J

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Personal 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.

06A

No 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.

05D

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth 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.

04N

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Apr 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

04N

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Mechanical 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.

10D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gugu Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gugu Room on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gugu Room?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gugu Room.

How does Gugu Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gugu Room most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gugu Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gugu Room have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gugu Room means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Gugu Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gugu Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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