Ocean Hai
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Ocean Hai has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Ocean Hai's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 packages of thawed raw tuna still in cryovac.Cryovac package states that frozen fish/tuna must be removed from package before thawing begins. Items discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee dispenser placed over hand sink in side service area. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sushi area.
29-49-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 packages of thawed raw tuna still in cryovac.Cryovac package states that frozen fish/tuna must be removed from package before thawing begins. Items discarded.
06-09-1
64
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 49f, moved to another cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 97f, moved to grill.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 4 missing date.
01C-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water change and moved to grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard found and placed on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small unit on line.
05-09-4
70
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled egg bag stored with ready to eat deli meats. Item moved. Raw chicken stored over cut potatoes. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter 78f, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading bins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer guard soiled.
23-03-4
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 81f, put on flat top for reheating to 165f, . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time mark added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes 58f, cooked mushrooms 57f, diced ham 57f, front cooler. All items moved to another reach in cooler. All temps now at 43f, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over beets and red sauce in walk in cooler. Raw fish over cooked items on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 6 tags no last used date. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in front kitchen.
02D-01-5
45
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked asparagus 87f, cooked potatoes 88f, on cooks line.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two white breading bins not labeled with product in prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on four door reach in cooler soiled across from grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door cooler where batters are kept.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Hai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Hai on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Hai?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean Hai.
How does Ocean Hai compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Ocean Hai most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Ocean Hai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ocean Hai have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ocean Hai 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 Hai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Hai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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