Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Gong Cha currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2026
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 14, 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: April 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its October 2024 score of 7.
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 April 29, 2026.
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 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 160 East 44th Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50124914
Last updated: July 3, 2026