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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish stored over cooked vegetables in pull out drawers on cook line. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 12 qt. queso in walk in cooler dated 2/17/26. See stop sale.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 qt. queso in walk in cooler dated 2/17/26.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Dishwasher cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed small white cutting board used on top of reach in cooler board in use with marks.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked at wait station on hub side. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on large lexan containing cut chicken in walk in cooler.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet on hand sink not working at end on outside of bar on hub side. Hot water was off, turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed worn area of sealed floor peeled away in center of walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.