Gong Cha

281 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Gong Cha stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies observed in the warewashing area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an UPDATED IPM pest control report upon reinspection post dated after this inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight emitting around front door at base and seams. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine buckets observed stored on a milk crate.Discontinue Properly store ice machine buckets in a clean/dry location inverted.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit I provided written procedures and discussed what the kit requirements are with PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles - Prep area

590.006/6-501.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restarant

590.002/2-402.11-C

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: The interior white panel of the ice machine observed with visible soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Jan 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer reading above 500PPM.Provide proper sanitizer solution at the correct PPM PIC correcting

590.007/7-204.11-P

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the 3 door Dukers refrigeration unit to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floor to remove sticky residue

590.006/6-501.13-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in units & storage cabinets to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine bucket observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.Provide designated location to store clean equipment inverted PIC correcting

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometer in the single door upright milk unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor behind service counter observed with sticky residue.Clean to remove sticky residue.

590.006/6-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Gong Cha most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gong Cha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gong Cha inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gong Cha is inspected around two times per year on average.

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