Opera Cafe

1650 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Opera Cafe stretching back to 2024. Opera Cafe was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Opera Cafe squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Nov 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Sep 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Opera Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Opera Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Opera Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Opera Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Opera Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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