Inspection record
Food Opera
81 Essex St · Boston, MA 02111
3inspections since May 2026
20violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 17, 2026HE_Filed9 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkins observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
*Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Replace the missing light shield.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floor next to the fryer units to remove grease buildup.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the basement walkin were observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
*Controlling Pests (C)
The most recent pest report shows rodent activity(2 captures) Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection There was no roach/rodent activity observed during the inspection.
**Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
There is no chlorine reading at the low temp dish machine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions 3 bay sink available for use Tech has been called.
*Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Remove the soiled cardboard & foil wrap at the cook line
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the counter & prep tables at the cook line to remove soils.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
There are missing tiles & tiles that are not secure to the wall.Repair all tiles as needed to prevent possible pest entry Replace the missing access apnel in the basement prep room.
Aug 7, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkins observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
**Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
There is no chlorine reading at the low temp dish machine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions 3 bay sink available for use Tech has been called.
*Controlling Pests (C)
The most recent pest report shows rodent activity(2 captures) Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection There was no roach/rodent activity observed during the inspection.
*Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Remove the soiled cardboard & foil wrap at the cook line
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the counter & prep tables at the cook line to remove soils.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
There are missing tiles & tiles that are not secure to the wall.Repair all tiles as needed to prevent possible pest entry Replace the missing access apnel in the basement prep room.
*Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Replace the missing light shield.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floor next to the fryer units to remove grease buildup.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the basement walkin were observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
May 8, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the wire rack shelving unit in the dish room to remove soils/food debris Kitchen-Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remoe grease & soils--Dumpling station
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology