Ocean Pride

270 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Seafood

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ocean Pride. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “required records available” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Ocean Pride's latest score of 70 falls below the Cranston average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna was observed thawing with the package in-tact. Tuna was observed at 33 degrees Fahrenheit and removed from the package. ROP seafood must be removed from packaging upon thawing to allow for proper oxygen exchange.

3-501.13

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of sale was lacking.

3-203.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Stuffing was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered. Cooling methods reviewed with person in charge. Food was moved to shallow pans to properly cool.

3-501.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. The date of the sale of the last shellstock were lacking.

3-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved items to warewashing area.

4-601.11(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Red and white sauce packaged in the food establishment are lacking the proper labels with a list of ingredients. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellstock (Quahogs) located in walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. PIC placed tags in shellstock bag at the time of inspection.

3-202.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Per PIC, they are enrolled in a food safety course.

2-102.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Pride last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Pride on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Pride?

Across the inspection record, “required records available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean Pride.

How does Ocean Pride compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Ocean Pride most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Ocean Pride's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Pride have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocean Pride means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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