Ocean Prime Restaurant

171 Las Olas Cir, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Ocean Prime Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2025. Ocean Prime Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-mash potatoes (112F - Hot Holding), per chef, food hot held for one a hour, employee reheated on microwave to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dry goods storage area- 3 Trays of roasted tomatoes and 2 trays of artichoke - commercially processed, indicating to keep refrigerated. Manager discarded at will.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer available is not working, not thermo labels available.

16-62-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Expo station- plastic spoons not inverted, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster in standing water, employee removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area

36-22-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. D ployee wearing a watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hand wash sink- dishwasher area, leaking pipe.

29-08-4

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food stored inside server station hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed server rinsing dish at expo line hand wash sink. **Time Extended**

31A-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Prime Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Prime Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ocean Prime Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Ocean Prime Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Ocean Prime Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ocean Prime Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ocean Prime Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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