Gong Cha

2061 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10023
Other
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Gong Cha three times, with records going back to 2023. Gong Cha was last inspected on Jan 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Oct 4, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Jul 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Jan 6, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gong Cha most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than 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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gong Cha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.