Blue Ocean

6200 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77082

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Blue Ocean, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Blue Ocean's latest score of 74 falls below the Houston average of 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

2-501.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12(A)

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.

20-21.22(a)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.

20-21.27(a)(02)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.

20-21.03(a)(02)

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.

20-21.21(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Ocean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Ocean on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Blue Ocean compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Blue Ocean most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Blue Ocean's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Ocean have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Ocean 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 Blue Ocean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ocean is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Azura Bar & Lounge

2703 S Highway 6

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Hcc / Alief Early College High School

2811 Hayes Rd

Score: 95 — Low Risk

School of Science and Technology

12801 Brant Rock Dr

Score: 95 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Houston → Seafood restaurants in Texas → Seafood restaurants in Houston