Ocean Prime

123 West 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Ocean Prime has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ocean Prime scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Jul 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Prime last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Prime on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Prime?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean Prime.

How does Ocean Prime compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ocean Prime most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ocean Prime's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Prime have averaged around three 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 roughly once per year on average.