Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HICKORY HOLLOW

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743080
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781582
DBPR license5102125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach in cooler next to cook line above 41F: Ribs (59F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (52F – Cold Holding); Beef (49F – Cold Holding); Turkey (54F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (55F – Cold Holding); Puller Pork (52F – Cold Holding); Crab Cake (64F – Cold Holding); Caramelized Onions (60F – Cold Holding); Chicken Wings (62F – Cold Holding); Chicken (59F – Cold Holding); Ground Beef (60F – Cold Holding). Items were placed in reach in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection per Operator. Operator placed all items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to sauces and seasoning on bottom shelf of prep table near dry storage shelf in back of kitchen. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured in outside storage area. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under dish machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing from hood above cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor of dry storage closet. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed utility flashlight stored on top of single service food handler gloves box. Operator removed flashlight. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.