Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: May 2, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On May 2, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Metropolitan Opera dates to May 2, 2023.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus one before.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Metropolitan Opera on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
67
Mar 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Metropolitan Opera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Metropolitan Opera on file is from May 2, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Metropolitan Opera?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Metropolitan Opera.

How does Metropolitan Opera compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Metropolitan Opera most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Metropolitan Opera's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Metropolitan Opera have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Metropolitan Opera means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.