Opera

1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 21, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Opera has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 21, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Opera's record stops at Dec 21, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Opera is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 21, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PRFEMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN,BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY FRONT WOK AREAS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING BY WOK AREA.

Mar 4, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found some food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Found 2 reach in coolers at front preparation areas with broken hinges.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Opera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Opera on file is from Dec 21, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Opera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Opera have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Opera means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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