OCEAN PRIME in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026
📍 123 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Ocean Prime in Midtown Times Square holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on 2 of its 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
OCEAN PRIME in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system...
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
Jul 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies...
OCEAN PRIME in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OCEAN PRIME last inspected?
- OCEAN PRIME was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is OCEAN PRIME's current health grade?
- OCEAN PRIME currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has OCEAN PRIME had?
- OCEAN PRIME has 4 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at OCEAN PRIME?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OCEAN PRIME was 20 points on July 6, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OCEAN PRIME ever received a Grade C?
- No. OCEAN PRIME has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.