Szechuan Opera

39-16 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Szechuan Opera four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Szechuan Opera trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 4, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Apr 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

9 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 10 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

02G

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Szechuan Opera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Szechuan Opera on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Szechuan Opera?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Szechuan Opera.

How does Szechuan Opera compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Szechuan Opera most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Szechuan Opera's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Szechuan Opera have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Szechuan Opera means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Szechuan Opera inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Szechuan Opera is inspected around two times per year on average.

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