Hong Cha

884B 5Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
“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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
74
May 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Cha on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Cha?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hong Cha.

How does Hong Cha compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hong Cha most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hong Cha have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hong Cha means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.