Gong Cha

1472 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02122
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Gong Cha stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Gong Cha's latest score of 90 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to get paper towels for the hand sink. At this time toilet paper was being used. Please go to the store and get a roll until or two until your order comes in.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge Anh Duong needs Allergen Certification provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Unit interior panel soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of sugar stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroach on the wall provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroach on the wall provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter and organize inside paper product storage room.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a bleach test kit for the three bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Gong Cha most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around one violation 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 three times per year on average.