Gong Cha
88-01 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11373
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 23, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 11 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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