ZIM ZARI CALIFORNIA COASTAL GRILL
3230 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727-375-9755
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In bar - soda gun drain line in hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained and grooved. Operator discarded. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has colander for dumping beverage ice. Operator removed colander
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top inside of ice machine, not at chute, soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer not keeping food frozen. Repair tech has been called and part ordered
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes dented at seam, 6lb 6 oz.
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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In bar - soda gun drain line in hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained and grooved. Operator discarded. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has colander for dumping beverage ice. Operator removed colander
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top inside of ice machine, not at chute, soiled
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes dented at seam, 6lb 6 oz.
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical freezer not keeping food frozen. Repair tech has been called and part ordered
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at Cook line. Employee replaced
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 cooks
Stored food not covered. Butter in the walk in cooler not covered. Covered during inspection
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
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
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
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
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Holster sitting above hand sink
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in three door lift top reach-in cooler at end of cook line across from grill. The items had been in the reach-in cooler for less than 4 hours. Discussed repeat violation and the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator, discussed same problems with same reach-in cooler. Operator started to have employees ice down products.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar, mixing cups in hand wash sink, operator removed
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