GONG CHA
4025 W WATERS AVE UNIT 105, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-249-7733
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025040187 | May 7, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2023006214 | Dec 1, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meta whisk in water temped at 85f, operator removed whisk from water, and discarded the water it was in, and began using a clean utensil.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior at the top of the ice machine is soiled, with back substance, discussed with operator the importance of cleaning the ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry, operator hung mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat tea syrups in back kitchen Reach in cooler adjacent to mop sink. Employee relocated raw shell eggs during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not identified or segregated in back kitchen Reach in cooler, adjacent to mop sink.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operating without a license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steamer replaced with Reach in cooler, located between front service Employee handwash sink and ice machine. Reach in cooler added, located next to mop sink in back kitchen area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operating without a license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steamer replaced with Reach in cooler, located between front service Employee handwash sink and ice machine. Reach in cooler added, located next to mop sink in back kitchen area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frying pan in hand wash sink
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The pits was removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2024 displayed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.