Gongcha

4025 W Waters Ave Ste 105, Tampa, FL 33614

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gongcha appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Gongcha's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry , operator hung mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jul 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operating without a license. **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steamer replaced with Reach in cooler, located between front service Employee handwash sink and ice machine. Reach in cooler added, located next to mop sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**

51-16-7

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frying pan in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Ac requested from routine inspection 12/1/22 **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gongcha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gongcha on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Gongcha compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Gongcha most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Gongcha's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gongcha 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 Gongcha inspected?

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

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