Gong Cha

1686 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gong Cha has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “no written procedures available for use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Palm Springs average 82, so Gong Cha trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whole milk at reach in cooler not date marked. Per employee, item was opened approximately 3 days ago. Employee applied time marking. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on cleaned plastic food storage containers at back warewashing storage rack.

16-46-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Herrera ( manager) CFM expired 2/21/25

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employees hired less than one month no proof of employee reporting agreement Emailed to operator

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed written plan to operator

03F-10-5

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk one door glass cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine in back kitchen

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat jelly in one door cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked. operator sates milk opened over 24 hours ago. **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door refrigerator unit. **Warning**

05-09-4

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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 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?

Gong Cha most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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