Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey

Last inspected:

3230 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Overview

Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey has accumulated 197 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fire safety violations. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated warnings and callbacks: inspectors issued warnings in February 2022, December 2023, and December 2025, with the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 finding 6 violations during a callback. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and proper ventilation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
199Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey last inspected?
Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey?
The most frequently cited violations at Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey had?
Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey find?
Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Zim Zari California Coastal Grill in New Port Richey ever been shut down?
No, Zim Zari California Coastal Grill 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 V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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