Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Gong Cha last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2025. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Dec 19, 2024 to Oct 15, 2025.
Has Gong Cha ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 19, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K08Other
Official Wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s Notes
Measured boba holding at 76.8F at service line. Per operator, PHFs is under time as a public health control (TPHC). Observed no time mark on container. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Operator time marked containers of PHFs.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
Lacking food safety certificate (FSC). [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s Notes
1. Observed a newly added electric frying device (Waring) under type 2 hood. [CA] Facility does not have a type 1 hood. Any newly added equipment shall go through plan check and/or equipment shall be removed immediately.
2. Observed a newly added 1 door cold top/reach in added near service line. Observed equipment currently not plugged in. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Facility shall submit for single piece equipment add on.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s Notes
Measured boba holding at 95F on counter top near service line. Per operator, PHFs under time as a public health control (TPHC). No time mark observed. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Operator placed a sticker on container.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.