Gong Cha
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
58
Score
Gong Cha, located at 154 Harvard Av in Allston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 27, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection resulted in two critical and five minor violations, including issues with hot and cold holding of food, cleaning ventilation systems, and general cleaning frequency. Across 18 recorded inspections, Gong Cha has primarily maintained a medium-risk status.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
May 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Dec 30, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
43
May 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
30
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored in ambient temperature (70F) it appears from the day before -Per PIC. PIC voluntarily discarded them. mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one. Hood Vent with build up uf dust and grease. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Floor near stairs going towards lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at prep area and cooking line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine. Three bay sink will be used until dish machine is repaired.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed some packaged food items on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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