Gong Cha

Penn Station, Manhattan, NY 10121
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Gong Cha has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Gong Cha squarely in typical territory. 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
Feb 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Aug 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
16-06
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gong Cha have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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.