Gong Cha / Poke+

925 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2021, Gong Cha / Poke+ has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Mar 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Apr 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Feb 2, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Dec 28, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Dec 22, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha / Poke+ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha / Poke+ on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha / Poke+?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha / Poke+.

How does Gong Cha / Poke+ compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gong Cha / Poke+ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gong Cha / Poke+'s inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Gong Cha / Poke+ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gong Cha / Poke+ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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