Zim Zari California Coastal Grill
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Zim Zari California Coastal Grill scores about where you'd expect for a New Port Richey restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Melon at expo, removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator put time marking on pan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Implementing a new training system. No proof at this time.
53B-01-5
78
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In bar - soda gun drain line in hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained and grooved. Operator discarded. Can opener blade soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Can opener moved to dish room **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has colander for dumping beverage ice. Operator removed colander **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Colander in hand wash sink colander removed, discussed alternative methods for dumping ice from drinks. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top inside of ice machine, not at chute, soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer not keeping food frozen. Repair tech has been called and part ordered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
64
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 tested 0 ppm, operator called for repair. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes dented at seam, 6lb 6 oz. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has colander for dumping beverage ice. Operator removed colander **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In bar - soda gun drain line in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained and grooved. Operator discarded. Can opener blade soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes dented at seam, 6lb 6 oz. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer not keeping food frozen. Repair tech has been called and part ordered **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top inside of ice machine, not at chute, soiled **Warning**
22-20-5
45
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at Cook line. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 cooks **Corrective Action Taken**
13-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in the walk in cooler not covered. Covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, detergent line in sanitizer bucket and the sanitizer line in detergent bucket. Manager switched the lines sanitizer now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cooked pork in walk in cooler, raw beef moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad (51F - Cold Holding) on expo line sitting on top of ice pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 20 minutes ago **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler, employee discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Holster sitting above hand sink
29-17-4
45
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 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. 0 ppm, sanitizer container and detergent container had dispenser tubes switched, operator switched tubes and primed machine, corrected to 50 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 door cooler on end of cook line - Plant Foods (53F - Cold Holding); Monterey Jack (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions/ peppers (50F - Cold Holding); pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) All temperatures were at 41 F or below at 10 am. Moved all to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar, mixing cups in hand wash sink , operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
67
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 110F
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered in deep pan, operator moved to sheet pans. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine nor dispensing sanitizer operator called complay for repairs and will use 3 compartment sink until repairs are completed
16-55-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and floor drains and bar area soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar and hot line
22-16-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zim Zari California Coastal Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill.
How does Zim Zari California Coastal Grill compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Zim Zari California Coastal Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Zim Zari California Coastal Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill 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 Zim Zari California Coastal Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zim Zari California Coastal Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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