Gong Cha

5723 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Gong Cha appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Gong Cha's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
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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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gong Cha most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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 roughly once per year on average.