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HICKORY HOLLOW

4705 US 301 N., ELLENTON, FL 34222

License #5102125

Quick take

HICKORY HOLLOW in ELLENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 12 minor.

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
15
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [13-07-4] 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.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hood filters.
  • [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
  • [40-06-5] 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.
  • [08B-38-4] 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.
  • [12B-13-4] 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.
  • [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside the dish machine.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on top of the cook line. Operator removed it.
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HICKORY HOLLOW has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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