Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall)

421 8Th Ave, 0, NY 10116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for NYC restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

May 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Nov 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Feb 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall)?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall).

Has Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cha Cha Matcha (Located Inside Moynihan Train Hall) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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