The Hub Baja Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at The Hub Baja Grill stretching back to 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting The Hub Baja Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
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.
View 9 violations
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
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 - 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
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
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
45
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated in November. Also observed multiple tags on same bin of mussells in reach in cooler . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler near entrance to combined kitchen, cold holding black beans 53F, cut tomatoes 58F, corn 56F, pork ribs 59F. Cook stated items brought out to cooler in morning. Cook moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated in November. Also observed multiple tags on same bin of mussells in reach in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed at end of cottage cook line hand sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside 2nd ice machine in from end.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups in spice mixes and stainless bowl in flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked at front and cottage wait stations.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at front bar. Bartender removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops and spoons by sushi station in 75F water. Chef removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor at front cook line. Cook relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed condensation dripping into open ice bin at end of Hub bar.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed some tags in May not dated. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soda gun nozzles at Cottage bar soiled. Manager replaced nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed stainless bowl without handle in bulk flour bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed egg cases on floor in walk in cooler .
08B-38-4
64
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand washing sink near soda station at Cottage.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine in back of cottage.Manager added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice at 90F without time mark or plan. Educated Chef on plan and emailed guide and time plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed clothing, and backpacks next to clean equipment storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed pork on floor in walk in freezer and eggs on floor in walk in cooler. Both removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on cottage side tongs on oven door handle. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop handle in bulk bin touching flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler pitted.
14-17-4
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed 2 hotel pans of hamburgers stored over butter chips in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade and bottom of slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reachin cooler on Cottage cook line top cutting board with marks and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee coats and backpacks in clean equipment storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on storage rack. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed pork and fries on floor in walkin freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven handle Cottage line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Plastic containers storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.Observed egg wash stored in front of hand wash sink not protected. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed 3 soda guns at Cottage bar without waste lines. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at hose connected at cottage side dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.Observed first ice machine not protected with overhead protection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on cook line on Cottage side and in preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at hose connected at cottage side dishwasher area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 0bserved in reachin cooler at beer cooler side of cottage line Cold Holding Corn Salad 49F, Calamari 49F, Lobster 50F, Sliced Cheese 49F Chef iced all product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.0bserved in reachin cooler at beer cooler side of cottage line Cold Holding Corn Salad 49F, Calamari 49F, Lobster 50F, Sliced Cheese 49F Chef iced all product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw beef over cooked chicken wings. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed many tags not date marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed hand sink in Cottage service area with strainer. Manager corrected by removing and adding necessary items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle in front bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside center ice machine ledge.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on cook line on Cottage side and in preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked glasses at front bar service area wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken base on floor in kitchen and pork ribs on floor in walkin cooler . Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed flour bin scoop with handle in product. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.Observed first ice machine not protected with overhead protection.
08B-61-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler bottom 21 and 26.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed multiple soda lines at front bar and 1 at cottage bar without drain lines.
29-17-4
27
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine at far end of bar with 0ppm Chlorine. Manager called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blade in preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink at end of Baja cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine in spray bottle at Dishwashing Machine towards Cottage not labeled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in center ice machine in back of buildings.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed kitchen fan in preparation area mounted above Reachin Cooler 25 with dust buildup.
36-51-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting boards, one on Baja cook line, and one in preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter at left end of hood system. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet rags under cutting board in preparation area. Educated Manager on correct procedures.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reachin Cooler 25 in preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hub Baja Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hub Baja Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hub Baja Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Hub Baja Grill.
How does The Hub Baja Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Hub Baja Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Hub Baja Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hub Baja Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Hub Baja Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Hub Baja Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hub Baja Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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