Hob Nob Drive-In
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Hob Nob Drive-In has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Hob Nob Drive-In on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Battered grouper (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been stored in the cooler for approximately 5 hrs. Operator disposed of fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 300ppm in the triple sink. Operator remade triple sink sanitizer and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep tables. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions holding at 95F. Employee put cooked onions onto grill top and reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of tomato juice, 7 cans of red kidney beans, and 6 cans of crushed tomatoes with rusted edges. Operator set cans for refund. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds in the hand washing sink. Operator informed employee of proper hand washing procedure, and had her wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler: Battered grouper (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been stored in the cooler for approximately 5 hrs. Operator disposed of fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed that the establishment has a separate storage room and walk in cooler not currently on their approved plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the dish sink. Informed employee to wash hand in hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink back by meat slicer with electrical cords blocking it. Employee removed cords. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. On-site manager could not show proof of certification. Annette G no proof of training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan vent covers with dust build up. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Grease stained paper used to line food-contact shelves. Observed grease stained paper used to line food contact shelf. Operator removed paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on right side of cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
19
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mixed salads and cut tomatoes prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator date mark items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
67
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hob Nob Drive-In last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hob Nob Drive-In on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Hob Nob Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Hob Nob Drive-In most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Hob Nob Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hob Nob Drive-In have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hob Nob Drive-In means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hob Nob Drive-In inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hob Nob Drive-In is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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