Gong Cha

1698 East 14 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Gong Cha appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Gong Cha's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
67
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
52
Apr 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
86
Nov 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gong Cha 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 Gong Cha inspected?

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