Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
31
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
29 / 2
Kuu currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 19, 2025
- Date
- August 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 29
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 27, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kuu received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 2022 with a score of 16.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Kuu's latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuu's current NYC health grade?
Kuu does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Kuu last inspected?
Kuu was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
What was Kuu's latest inspection score?
Kuu's latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did Kuu have in its latest inspection?
Kuu had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kuu located?
Kuu is located at 20 John Street in Manhattan, NY 10038.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50032701
Last updated: June 26, 2026