Gong Cha

88-01 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Gong Cha, the earliest from 2023. Gong Cha was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry”, which has been cited three times.

Gong Cha's latest score of 100 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
52
Oct 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
58
Aug 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gong Cha.

How does Gong Cha compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gong Cha most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

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.

How often is Gong Cha inspected?

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