Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HICKORY HOLLOW

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3682634
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580750
DBPR license5102125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on top of the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside the dish machine.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored with bottle wine in the dry storage are. Operator moved them into a labeled box. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while rocking the cook line. Operator had them remove it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food product that fell onto the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee water bottle in a customer reach in cooler. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.