Oceanic Boil

96-18 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Oceanic Boil has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Jan 3, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oceanic Boil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oceanic Boil on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oceanic Boil?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oceanic Boil.

How does Oceanic Boil compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Oceanic Boil most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Oceanic Boil's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oceanic Boil have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oceanic Boil 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 Oceanic Boil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oceanic Boil is inspected roughly once per year on average.