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Coffee/Tea · Elmhurst
GONG CHA health grade & inspection history
90-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 41% of comparable Queens inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 8, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 8, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10F
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.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
GONG CHA inspection history
12 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 19, 2025 | — | 25 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 13, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Official location
GONG CHA on the map
Common questions
GONG CHA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GONG CHA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was GONG CHA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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