Gong Cha

200 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10038
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Gong Cha stretching back to 2023. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Gong Cha trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Jun 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Feb 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around two 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 roughly once per year on average.