GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026
📍 1600 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Gong Cha in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the coffee and tea shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 18, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing...
Mar 18, 2026
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served ...
Violations:
16-03
Mar 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when r...
GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Gong Cha Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Apr 27, 2026GONG CHA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GONG CHA last inspected?
- GONG CHA was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (Grade A).
- 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 6 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GONG CHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GONG CHA was 31 points on March 18, 2026. 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.