Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
March 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
2 / 7
Gong Cha currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 18, 2026 found 9 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 7 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
- 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.
- 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.
- Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Latest Inspection Details
March 18, 2026
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 2
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 9 (2 critical, 7 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 22, 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: November 2024 and June 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 5.
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: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
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 March 18, 2026.
What was Gong Cha's latest inspection score?
Gong Cha does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Gong Cha have in its latest inspection?
Gong Cha had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 7 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 1600 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50102460
Last updated: June 26, 2026