GONG CHA in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 3, 2025
📍 PENN STATION, Manhattan, NY 10121 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Gong Cha in Midtown South Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the coffee and tea shop has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GONG CHA in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and d...
Aug 14, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Non-food contact surface or equipment made ...
Aug 14, 2023
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
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 a...
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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
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GONG CHA in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GONG CHA last inspected?
- GONG CHA was last inspected on February 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is GONG CHA's current health grade?
- GONG CHA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GONG CHA had?
- GONG CHA has 5 health inspections on record from August 2023 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GONG CHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GONG CHA was 16 points on October 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GONG CHA ever received a Grade C?
- No. GONG CHA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.