Gong Cha

12 West 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Gong Cha in Manhattan, NY, has undergone five inspections, with the most recent assessment on November 12, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The inspection identified issues including improper sewage and liquid waste disposal, deficient ware washing practices, and the absence of required back-flow prevention devices. Additionally, the facility did not have its current grade card posted at the time of the visit.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance 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
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82