DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE HUB BAJA GRILL

5148 OCEAN BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881704

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle stainless bowls in bulk flour container.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food tubs on storage shelf wet nesting.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Ibserved to go containers not inverted on Hub line and Cottage expo area. All were inverted by staff. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hamburgers stored over cooked broccoli in reach in cooler on Hub side. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some shellfish tags not dated with last day served in February.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris in Cottage bar soda nozzle. Bartender corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items in hand wash sink by rear ice machine. Observed plastic tubs in hand wash sink by Cottage dish machine. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Did not observe written plan for sushi rice. Emailed over to management. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783536

  • 40-06-5: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.
  • 08B-38-4: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
  • 10-20-4: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
  • 10-01-5: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.
  • 16-46-4: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
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler pitted.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand washing sink near soda station at Cottage.
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 03F-10-5: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**
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor outside walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541120

  • 14-09-4: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
  • 40-06-5: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.
  • 24-08-4: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
  • 08B-38-4: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
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven handle Cottage line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Plastic containers storage area.
  • 08B-54-4: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
  • 29-17-4: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
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade and bottom of slicer blade soiled.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540594

  • 14-09-4: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**
  • 08B-61-5: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**
  • 29-34-4: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**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381904

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside center ice machine ledge.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on cook line on Cottage side and in preparation area.
  • 24-08-4: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
  • 08B-38-4: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
  • 10-01-5: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
  • 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.Observed first ice machine not protected with overhead protection.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler bottom 21 and 26.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Observed multiple soda lines at front bar and 1 at cottage bar without drain lines.
  • 08A-05-6: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.
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-34-4: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.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed many tags not date marked.
  • 31A-11-4: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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle in front bar area.