Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
Gong Cha currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 17, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 17, 2026
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (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 February 2025 with a score of 8.
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: 27
Grade range: B
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 June 17, 2026.
What was Gong Cha's latest inspection score?
Gong Cha's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Gong Cha have in its latest inspection?
Gong Cha had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 42 Mott Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50152959
Last updated: July 3, 2026