A
American · Midtown-Times Square
OCEAN PRIME health grade & inspection history
123 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
18
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 18% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 7 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jan 28, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 28, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
OCEAN PRIME inspection history
7 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | 18 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 2, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 31, 2023 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
OCEAN PRIME on the map
Common questions
OCEAN PRIME inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for OCEAN PRIME?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 2, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 18 violation points.
When was OCEAN PRIME last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 28, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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