Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 6
Gong Cha currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 7, 2025
- Date
- January 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gong Cha received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 12.
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: 12
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 January 7, 2025.
What was Gong Cha's latest inspection score?
Gong Cha's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Gong Cha have in its latest inspection?
Gong Cha had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 108 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50127291
Last updated: July 3, 2026