Gong Cha

130 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gong Cha three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Gong Cha is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. The food safety certified person later arrived.

46.103

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: A lidded trash receptacle was not available in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools were being stored on the floor in the rear area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The restroom door was observed not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Apr 26, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gong Cha on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Gong Cha's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gong Cha have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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 roughly once per year on average.

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