Ocean Prime
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Ocean Prime stretching back to 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut romaine lettuce stored in reach in unit @ 45F. Discussed with Chef to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease spills on fryer pipes and food debris inside upright 3 door freezer unit. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean with frequency to prevent build ups
590.004/4-601.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mixing bowls stored in contact with ready to eat food at salad station. Remove and discontinue storing items with food products
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks in kitchen and bar area without handwash signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Tuna on the sushi line 51F. Monitor temperature to be below 41F COS by the PIC moved to the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a hand sink at the bar which was converted to dump sink near the dish machine.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels/sign and soap
590.006/6-301.12-PF
70
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a staff not washing hands. Retain staff to wash hands before prepping food
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge was not knowledgeable about the employee illness policy. Review with the team and staff Also review the hand washing with staff.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine not sanitizing. Irreversible temp max recorded 135F. Repair PIC James called for service. The establishment to use 3 bay sink for washing/Rinsing/Sanitizing until the high temp dish machine is repaired
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single use take out containers stored in the mechanical room. Discontinue
590.004/4-903.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in a stagnant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Green/white/red cuttin boards on the cookline is heavily scored.Replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine for service has rust marks inside Clean with frequency
590.004/4-602.11-C
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall behind cookline around pipe. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food worker working ar raw bar with no evidence of handwashing with assigned handsink with no soap and paper towels. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw ground steak for tar tar stored in close proximity to ready to eat crab meat. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Retrain staff on handwashing practices.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold missing on one shellstock tag. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at raw bar handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at raw bar handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Piece of stryofoam in pan of oysters. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Molluscan shellfish original container (c)
Inspector notes: Oysters stored out of buschel not on ice. Store shellstock on self draining ice. Reach in unit holding oysters is 37F.
590.003(B)/3-203.11-C
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: No updated pest report on site. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door seal off trash room with gaps exterior rear door off dining room with opening at seam. Seal all pontential entry points with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster has no drain plug. Install.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Powerwash area behind building where dumpster has leaked out food waste and soils. Dispose of waste water into direct waste. cos.
590.005/5-501.115-C
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on floor next to fire place and inside chest of drawers in dining room. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door seal off trash room with gaps exterior rear door off dining room with opening at seam. Seal all pontential entry points with pest prood materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
May 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Outside trash are with rat burrows in close proximity to trash storage area. Treat and seal. Provide updated IPM pest control reports upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of use broiler in outside trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows near trash area what appears to be rat burrow outside rear door to the left under ventilation grates into side of building. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic doors to dumpsters damaged and do not close properly. Provide dumpsters with pest proof lids.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean concrete storage surface of visible stains and soils. Dispose of waste water properly into direct waste drain.
590.005/5-501.115-C
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice log is not up to date for PH. No annual lab report on site for testing of sushi rice. Provide.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory missing reminder (*) for steaks cooked to order.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles above dish machine.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler pipe burst and leaked into dining area on 2/4/23-2/5/23 overnight. No food preparation areas were affected per on site building management. Provide invoice from a proffesional cleaning company stating that all areas have been cleaned and disinfected.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is acidifying rice for sushi and holding it at ambient room temperature for 4 hours. Apply for proper variance or submit detailed procedures for time as a public health control.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cookline worker prepare raw stuffed lobster then subsequently prepare ready to eat cooked rice in the same work area without sanitizing surfaces. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-305.14-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Prime on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Prime?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean Prime.
How does Ocean Prime compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ocean Prime most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ocean Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Prime have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ocean Prime means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ocean Prime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Prime is inspected around three times per year on average.
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