Gong Cha
1698 EAST 14 STREET, 11229
Coffee/Tea
6466831590
AScore: 13
Last inspected: August 22, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
August 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
December 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 20
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-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.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
December 9, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-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.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
April 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
November 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 29
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.