HICKORY HOLLOW
4705 US 301 N. · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two cases of medicine stored above their back food prep table.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seafood stored over unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the veggies. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of raw bacon stored on top of butter and cheese in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe on their back server counter: Butter chips (83F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of comet spray stored with their wine bottles in the back storage area.
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a server wash their hands in a dump sink. Instructed the operator about its proper use. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener and its holder. Operator washed the can opener. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded straws in their server hand sink. Operator removed the straws. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the two cutting boards on the cook line grooved.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of hotdogs on the floor of the walk in cooler and a bag of dry jello mix on the floor of the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for their back kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks stored inside coolers.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed building debris and unused equipment stored behind the building. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.