What is Gugu Room's health inspection score?

Gugu Room has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gugu Room last inspected?

Gugu Room was last inspected on September 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gugu Room have?

Gugu Room has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gugu Room safe to eat at?

Gugu Room has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gugu Room serve?

Gugu Room serves Filipino cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gugu Room

Name: Gugu Room
Address: 143 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 41

143 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Poor

Filipino•Manhattan

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 88% of filipino restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Sep 9, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-143

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-20 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (41/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

143 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

9 High3 Med

12 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−105 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
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.−10
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−105 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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