Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Gong Cha currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 22, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
August 22, 2025
- Date
- August 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gong Cha has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Gong Cha's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gong Cha's current NYC health grade?
Gong Cha currently has a A grade.
When was Gong Cha last inspected?
Gong Cha was last inspected on August 22, 2025.
What was Gong Cha's latest inspection score?
Gong Cha's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Gong Cha have in its latest inspection?
Gong Cha had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 1698 East 14th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50097945
Last updated: June 26, 2026