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Ocean Prime

87 E Wacker Dr Fl 2, Chicago, IL 60601
Seafood
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Ocean Prime, the earliest from 2019. Ocean Prime was last inspected on Jun 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Ocean Prime's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVER'S ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HNADWASHING SINK IN SERVER'S ALLEY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS TO MENU AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVER'S ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HNADWASHING SINK IN SERVER'S ALLEY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET KNIFE AND KNIFE ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
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78
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADJUST METERED HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT RUNS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS.
10
95
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent above dish area with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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95
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
86
May 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT DUSH ROOM NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58
90
Mar 12, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, 1-COMP DUMP SINK AND COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Prime last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Prime on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Prime?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean Prime.

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 low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ocean Prime inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Prime is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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