Manhattan, NY — Go Go Curry Usa Inc, a Japanese restaurant located at 273 West 38th Street in Manhattan's Garment District, received a Grade B score of 27 following a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026. Inspectors documented evidence of mice and conditions conducive to pest activity at the establishment. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The February 26 inspection resulted in two violations — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, cited under code 04L, documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas. Under the NYC Health Code, the presence of mice in any area of a food service establishment is classified as a critical violation due to the direct contamination risk mice pose to food products and food preparation surfaces.

The non-critical violation, cited under code 08A, noted that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This violation addresses the underlying environmental conditions — such as gaps in walls, improper storage, or inadequate sanitation — that can attract and sustain pest populations.

Together, these two violations paint a consistent picture: the inspection identified both active pest evidence and the structural or sanitary conditions that support pest activity.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain premises free from vermin and conditions that attract pests. The FDA Food Code further establishes that food contact surfaces and food storage areas must be protected from contamination by pests, which can carry pathogens including Salmonella and E. coli.

The score of 27 places Go Go Curry Usa Inc at the upper boundary of the Grade B range. NYC restaurant inspection scores are cumulative, with points assigned based on the severity and number of violations found. A score one point higher would have placed the restaurant in Grade C territory, which can trigger an administrative tribunal hearing.

Mouse-related violations are among the most commonly cited critical violations in New York City food service inspections, particularly in densely built commercial corridors like the West 38th Street area near Times Square and the Port Authority.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public dataset for this establishment at this location. This may indicate that this was the restaurant's first recorded inspection cycle at this address, or that prior records are not yet reflected in the current data release.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on cumulative inspection scores:

  • A (0–13 points): The establishment is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations.
  • B (14–27 points): The establishment has conditions that require correction but do not pose an imminent health hazard.
  • C (28+ points): The establishment has significant violations that may require a hearing at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection, typically within 30 days, at which point the grade may be revised based on corrective actions taken.

Consumers can verify any restaurant's current inspection status through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade card posted at the establishment's entrance, as required by local law. Additional information about food safety standards and inspection procedures is available through the NYC Department of Health at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Go Go Curry Usa Inc including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.