THE HUB BAJA GRILL
5148 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler near entrance to combined kitchen, cold holding black beans 53F, cut tomatoes 58F, corn 56F, pork ribs 59F. Cook stated items brought out to cooler in morning. Cook moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated in November. Also observed multiple tags on same bin of mussells in reach in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed at end of cottage cook line hand sink.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside 2nd ice machine in from end.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups in spice mixes and stainless bowl in flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked at front and cottage wait stations.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at front bar. Bartender removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops and spoons by sushi station in 75F water. Chef removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor at front cook line. Cook relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.