HICKORY HOLLOW
4705 US 301 N. · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, stored over ready to eat ice cream, cooked hot dogs, cooked chicken.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat stew, cooked potatoes and corn stuffing.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and cutting boards with deep grooves and not easily cleanable.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, sausage, gravy, sauces without dates, ready to eat and held more than 24 hours.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
38-11-4Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed: Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed 4 light bulbs not working over food line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of dish machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pans and food stored on the walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing 2 shields in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several unused items in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.