Gong Cha

160 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Gong Cha three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to five between inspections.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Sep 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Sep 23, 2025. 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 Manhattan?

Gong Cha most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gong Cha have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

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.