Inspection Report

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THE HUB BAJA GRILL

5148 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3788867
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13949196
DBPR license6804644

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw scallops in top of reach in cooler over cooked rice on cook line at Cottage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at end of cook line and near dishmachine on Cottage side. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in center ice machine in rear of restaurant on ice shield ledge.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in spice mix. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents and air curtain fan above door at end of cook line with dust buildup.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.