The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804644
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 complaint inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-14
- Administrative complaint on Oct 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at end of cook line and near dishmachine on Cottage side.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in spice mix.
Chef removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over cut peppers and onions in pull out drawer on Hub kitchen line and Scallops over cooked rice in Cottage side.
Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed blocked hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed outside of Cottage cook line and in Cottage closet unsecured co2 tanks.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.