CHA CHA MATCHA in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025
📍 501 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Cha Cha Matcha in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Despite the Grade A rating, the restaurant has experienced 2 emergency closures since 2023 across 7 total inspections, though it has maintained Grade A on both graded visits.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CHA CHA MATCHA in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
CHA CHA MATCHA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Violations:
05E
Jan 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE A
Jul 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
GRADE A
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Jan 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
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CHA CHA MATCHA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHA CHA MATCHA last inspected?
- CHA CHA MATCHA was last inspected on November 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is CHA CHA MATCHA's current health grade?
- CHA CHA MATCHA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHA CHA MATCHA been closed by NYC Health?
- CHA CHA MATCHA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHA CHA MATCHA had?
- CHA CHA MATCHA has 7 health inspections on record from January 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHA CHA MATCHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHA CHA MATCHA was 37 points on November 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.