Going Coastal Deli
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Going Coastal Deli, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Going Coastal Deli squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator renewed the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame of the reach in cooler is soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the door frame. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The interior of the microwave was soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Sep 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ plan review needed, plans have been sent to Tallahassee **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Display cases added, fryers removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers under flat top grill, Raw pork over deli meats, pork moved to bottom drawer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (73F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen, removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, discussed using time control. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 2 hours prior. On top of pans in reach in cooler, moved to other cooler butter (73F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen, removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, discussed using time control. Provided time as a public health control form for operator and discussed proper usage See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple eggs Benedict items on menu, no notation stating that eggs are undercooked. Operator put asterisk next to Eggs Benedict, reprinted menus, Consumer advisory has asterisk next to it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dish machine was removed for repairs. Has 2 compartment sink, Operator is using bus tub as 3rd compartment for sanitizer. Operator states that he will have dish machine or 3 compartment sink installed by tomorrow. **Admin Complaint**
16-22-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery in dispenser dead. Operator put pump soap at sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Dish machine was removed for repairs. Operator has 2 compartment sink, is using bus tub as 3rd compartment for sanitizer. Operator states that he will have dish machine or 3 compartment sink installed by tomorrow. **Admin Complaint**
16-28-4
43
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. dish machine 0 ppm, ran 3 more cycles, still 0 ppm. Operator will call for repair **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses on cutting board, operator moved to counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over ready to eat potatoes, cheese, operator moved to other cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
74
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. home fries (84F - Hot Holding), cook put on grill to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then touched clean plate without washing hands **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ham in freezer not date marked **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Derek Bennett manager on duty does not have manager certification **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook and 1 server **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler next to bacon, employee removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in front of toaster, towel put in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Going Coastal Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Going Coastal Deli on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Going Coastal Deli?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Going Coastal Deli.
How does Going Coastal Deli compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Going Coastal Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Going Coastal Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Going Coastal Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Going Coastal Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Going Coastal Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Going Coastal Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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