Gong Cha Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1566 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
42
Last inspection
October 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 11
Gong Cha currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 2, 2025 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 42 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
October 2, 2025
- Date
- October 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 42
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 11
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2022
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: June 2024 and December 2022. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its December 2022 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: 42
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gong Cha's current NYC health grade?
Gong Cha does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Gong Cha last inspected?
Gong Cha was last inspected on October 2, 2025.
What was Gong Cha's latest inspection score?
Gong Cha's latest inspection score was 42 points.
How many violations did Gong Cha have in its latest inspection?
Gong Cha had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 1566 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11210.
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: 50102251
Last updated: June 26, 2026