HOB NOB DRIVE-IN
1701 N WASHINGTON BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34234
License #6806256
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Solid Health Score
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HOB NOB DRIVE-IN in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 10, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary . Owner replaced the sanitizer using chlorine new reading 100ppm chlorine.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pans on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles.
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw ground beef then clean utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized washed their hands and put on new gloves.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No choline test strips for the dish machine.
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HOB NOB DRIVE-IN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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