GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026
📍 75 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Gong Cha in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 5 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware...
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Apr 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurr...
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of un...
Aug 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each...
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GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GONG CHA last inspected?
- GONG CHA was last inspected on April 6, 2026 (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 8 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GONG CHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GONG CHA was 30 points on April 24, 2023. 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.