Gong Cha
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, 10314
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 11, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 14 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 77 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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