HICKORY HOLLOW
4705 US 301 N.
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the two cutting boards on the cook line grooved.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - 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-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks stored inside coolers.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed building debris and unused equipment stored behind the building. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two cases of medicine stored above their back food prep table.
- 08A-04-5:High 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-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of comet spray stored with their wine bottles in the back storage area.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded straws in their server hand sink. Operator removed the straws. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-11-4:Basic - 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
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of dish machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pans and food stored on the walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - 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
- 33-31-5:Basic - 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
- 08A-02-6:High 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-05-6:High 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-02-5:Intermediate - 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-05-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed 2 light fixtures not operating. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink rear of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed no sign at rear hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back screen door opening with screen that is not properly securing opening. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed screen not repaired and torn. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several unused items in back storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed several unused items rear of building. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no written plan for some employees. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed some employees with no written plan. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in cut potatoes under flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed customer drink cups stacked wet. Repeat Violation
- 38-11-4:Basic - 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
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on cornmeal container.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing 2 shields in kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink rear of kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cornmeal bin heavily soiled.
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back screen door opening with screen that is not properly securing opening.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several unused items in back storage area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin not labeled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened case of raw hamburgers stored over opened case of pie crusts. Operator moved burgers to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan in place.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training. Owner has at other location. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no written plan for some employees. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small c02 tanks not secured next to soda syrup rack.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on flip top reach in coolers.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink cup on food prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked at servers station. Repeat Violation
- 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed three missing light bulbs in food prep/line area.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of walk in cooler not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee drinks in server area reach in cooler.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of take out boxes and two cases of portion cup lids stored on the floor in front storage room. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several unused equipment pieces stored outside rear of building. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sauce bottles at server station. Observed sugar bin and cornstarch bins not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over star fruit plantains and pineapple. Owner moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees without written plan in place.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).