What is Gong Cha's health inspection score?

Gong Cha has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gong Cha last inspected?

Gong Cha was last inspected on February 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gong Cha have?

Gong Cha has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gong Cha safe to eat at?

Gong Cha has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gong Cha serve?

Gong Cha serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gong Cha

Name: Gong Cha
Address: 555 S STATE ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 64

555 S STATE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/24/2025

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0Fair

American•South Loop

Ranked #216 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

555 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Feb 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (milk) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY THE LEDGE ALONG THE WINDOWS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES (ONE MALE ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB NOT WORKING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY THE LEDGE ALONG THE WINDOWS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-306.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER BY THE FRONT DRINK MACHINE AND BY THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS BY PROVIDING SNEEZE GUARDS AT LEAST 60 INCHES (FROM THE FLOOR) IN HEIGHT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED PIPES GOING DIRECTLY INTO THE AIR GAP FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES AND THE FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES (ONE MALE ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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