On-site inspections of 82 lodging establishments to run through May 8, with parallel investigation of high-density room facilities; ratings based on honorary hygiene inspector assessments to be posted on district website
Seoul's Gangseo-gu is conducting its "2026 Public Hygiene Service Evaluation" at 82 lodging establishments — excluding tourism accommodation businesses — through May 8.
Seoul's Gangseo-gu is conducting its "2026 Public Hygiene Service Evaluation" at 82 lodging establishments — excluding tourism accommodation businesses — through May 8.
The public hygiene service evaluation system is designed to objectively assess the sanitation standards of businesses and publish the results to encourage operators to voluntarily improve hygiene practices, providing residents with a safe public health environment. Evaluations are carried out every two years by business category.
The assessment covers 39 detailed criteria across three areas: "general status," which covers facility size and administrative penalty history; "compliance items," which are legal obligations including the posting of business registration certificates and the cleanliness of guest rooms and bedding; and "recommended items," which address service quality improvements such as the installation of fire extinguishers, emergency guide lights and emergency exit signs.
The district will also conduct a parallel investigation into high-density lodging facilities during this evaluation period. Establishments with a high concentration of guest rooms will be designated as priority management targets, and the district plans to conduct intensive inspections of safety facilities — including whether sprinkler systems are installed — to prevent fires and other accidents.
Evaluations will be carried out through direct on-site visits by assessment teams composed of honorary public hygiene inspectors.
Based on the results, establishments scoring 90 points or above will receive a "green rating" (top-tier), those scoring 80 to below 90 will receive a "yellow rating" (excellent), and those scoring below 80 will receive a "white rating" (general management). However, businesses that fail to meet legal compliance requirements or have received an administrative penalty within the past two years will be excluded from consideration for the top-tier rating.
Final evaluation results will be published in December on the Gangseo-gu Public Health Center website (Public Health Center Introduction → Notices/News), and each establishment will receive a hygiene management rating placard.
The district completed its evaluation of hair and beauty salons last year. Following this first-half assessment of lodging businesses, it plans to evaluate approximately 206 bathhouses and laundry establishments in October.
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