The Hub Baja Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
45
Score
The Hub Baja Grill, located at 5148 Ocean Blvd in Sarasota, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and five minor violations. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its 12 scored evaluations.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
45
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
37
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Basic - 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.
14-09-4
Basic - 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**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on large lexan containing cut chicken in walk in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - 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**
29-08-4
Basic - 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.
36-02-5
High 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**
08A-05-6
High 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.
02C-01-5
High 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.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Dishwasher cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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