Le Baobab Gouygui

120 West 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
African
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up one time.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Dec 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Baobab Gouygui last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Baobab Gouygui on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Baobab Gouygui?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Le Baobab Gouygui.

How does Le Baobab Gouygui compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Le Baobab Gouygui most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Le Baobab Gouygui's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Baobab Gouygui have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Le Baobab Gouygui means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.