Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 23, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Gong Cha currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 23, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Latest Inspection Details
July 23, 2026
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jul 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Feb 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gong Cha's most recent graded inspection in July 2026 was a A, after a B in February 2025.
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 July 23, 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 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Gong Cha located?
Gong Cha is located at 88-01 Queens Boulevard in Queens, NY 11373.
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: 50112799
Last updated: August 18, 2026