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Ocean Prime

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5455 E High St, Phoenix 85054

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13604

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed line cook open palm press burger patty down on grill with gloved hands and immediately grab container holding buns and handle buns with same gloved hands contacting raw hamburger. Employee was immediately stopped and asked to remove gloves and wash hands. Buns discarded. Reviewed when to wash with kitchen manager on duty.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed left side and middle line fridges holding bean sprouts, cut lettuce, cooked mushrooms, cut tomatoes, mashed potatoes, cream, real butter, raw lobster tails, raw sea bass, and spinach between 45-56*f degrees. Per PIC items had been out of temp less than 4 hours.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Wall in food prep area where mixer iis located has an accumulation of food splash and build up. Clean with soap and sanitizer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Inspector's notes

A bottle of soap is stored on top of clean trays and open salt in food service area. Item was removed and stored with chemical in a storage cabinet. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Red wine vinegar, and water in squeeze bottles in cook line do not have identification labels. Manager labeled them. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

2024

Oct 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kyle Wertenbruch

2023

Dec 1, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kyle W

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Dish washer placed dirty dishes on the rack and then placed clean dishes on the rack without properly washing hand and changing gloves. Employee was trained on when to wash hand. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 24, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon Reinspection all violations have been corrected.No legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Kyle W

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →