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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
CHA CHA MATCHA health grade & inspection history
501 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017
37 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 30, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 18, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 18, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 05ECritical violation
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Score trend
CHA CHA MATCHA inspection history
9 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | — | 37 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | 28 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 9, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 30, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 29, 2023 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 20, 2023 | — | 17 | 3 | 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.
- 05ERecorded in 2 inspections
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
- 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.
Official location
CHA CHA MATCHA on the map
Common questions
CHA CHA MATCHA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHA CHA MATCHA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 30, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 37 violation points.
When was CHA CHA MATCHA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 18, 2025.
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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