Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey
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6229 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey has a pattern of persistent employee health and handwashing violations across its 26-inspection history. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the facility averaged 9.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2—with high-priority violations appearing in four of the most recent six inspections. Employee health policy violations, improper hand and arm washing, and handwashing facility deficiencies were recurring findings. Management awareness and time-as-control issues were cited repeatedly in 2025. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. An administrative complaint was recommended following the May 16, 2025 inspection, which documented shell stock and parasite destruction violations alongside handwashing facility and employee health deficiencies. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite finding 15 violations including two high-priority issues with handwashing facilities and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey last inspected?
- Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey are: Premises clean, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey had?
- Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey find?
- Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Zen Kitchen & Bar in New Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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