Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5148 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota has accumulated 260 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued a warning in October 2023, returned the next day for a callback, and issued another warning in December 2025 with a callback within 24 hours. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and management awareness violations recur most frequently. A single fire safety violation in 2024 documented a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor outside walk in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota last inspected?
- Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota had?
- Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota find?
- Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hub Baja Grill in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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