THE HUB BAJA GRILL

Name: THE HUB BAJA GRILL
Address: 5148 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA, FL, 34242, US
Rating: 84.8

5148 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34242

License #6804644

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84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE HUB BAJA GRILL in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-02-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Dishwasher cleaned.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked at wait station on hub side.
[02C-01-5] 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.
[29-08-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[14-09-4] 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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on large lexan containing cut chicken in walk in cooler.

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