Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HICKORY HOLLOW

4705 US 301 N. · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3597067
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10878658
DBPR license5102125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler fish 50F, and held overnight pork stew at 47F. Operator iced fish and discarded stew. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled. Operator made aware.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in carrots container in reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef made aware and removed bowls and replaced with handled utensil **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed outside reach in cooler dripping water onto produce stored inside unit.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups and napkins stored in boxes on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beef marrow bones uncovered in chest freezer.

#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan guard.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.