American · Midtown-Times Square
PALMA VERDE / TACOS LA BROADWAY / DRAMMA
1604 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10019
A
Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
GONG CHA health grade & inspection history
1600 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10019
16 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 21, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 18, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 18, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10B
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.
- 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
GONG CHA inspection history
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | 16 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | — | 2 | Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 21, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 22, 2023 | A | 5 | 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.
- 10BRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 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
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 Nov 21, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 16 violation points.
When was GONG CHA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 18, 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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