Cha Cha Matcha

501 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Cha Cha Matcha six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Cha Cha Matcha on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Oct 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
86
Jan 9, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
95
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Jan 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cha Cha Matcha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cha Cha Matcha on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cha Cha Matcha?

Across the inspection record, toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cha Cha Matcha.

How does Cha Cha Matcha compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cha Cha Matcha most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cha Cha Matcha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cha Cha Matcha have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cha Cha Matcha 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 inspected?

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