CHA CHA MATCHA.

NYC Health Dept

501 5 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Nov 2025.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Nov 2025.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on November 18, 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2025

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Not Critical Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

Critical Sanitation

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

OCT 31

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

JAN 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

JUL 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

MAR 29

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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JAN 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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