CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL)

SCORE: 30 POINTS

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Overview

CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) in Chelsea Hudson Yards underwent a NYC health inspection on March 26, 2026 and scored 30 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
421 8TH AVE
0, NY 10116
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04H

Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.

📋 Code Requirements

Prevent ALL cross-contamination: Separate equipment for raw and ready-to-eat, Color-coded cutting boards, Proper storage order (raw below ready-to-eat), Clean and sanitize between different foods, Cover all foods, Change gloves between tasks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.07
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) — Inspection Questions

Did CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) pass their NYC health inspection on March 26, 2026?
CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) underwent inspection on March 26, 2026 with a score of 30 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) have?
CHA CHA MATCHA (LOCATED INSIDE MOYNIHAN TRAIN HALL) had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04H (Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated) is a critical violation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated during storage, preparation, or service. PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.