HICKORY HOLLOW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler fish 50F, and held overnight pork stew at 47F. Operator iced fish and discarded stew. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled. Operator made aware.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in carrots container in reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef made aware and removed bowls and replaced with handled utensil Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed outside reach in cooler dripping water onto produce stored inside unit.

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups and napkins stored in boxes on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef marrow bones uncovered in chest freezer.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan guard.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two cases of medicine stored above their back food prep table.

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

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

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of comet spray stored with their wine bottles in the back storage area.

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded straws in their server hand sink. Operator removed the straws. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the two cutting boards on the cook line grooved.

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

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

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.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed building debris and unused equipment stored behind the building. Repeat Violation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two small c02 tanks not secured next to soda syrup rack.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on flip top reach in coolers.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink cup on food prep table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked at servers station. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of walk in cooler not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.

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.

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

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several unused equipment pieces stored outside rear of building. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed several bottles of medication and vitamins on shelf above food prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several grooved cutting boards on flip top reach ins grooved.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on food prep tables and shelves.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Customer drink cups stacked wet at server station.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk-in cooler floor not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of greens stored on floor in walk-in cooler and several cases of product on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go carriers stored on the floor. Operator moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of beef and strawberries not covered in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of unused equipment in back area of restaurant. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled food line area. Sugar bin not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf above food line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of chef ate cheese sauce, 2 cans Monarch corn and 1 can Monarch applesauce dented. Operator removed from can rack. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose Bibb next to three part sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup on back of slicer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of walk-in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single serve cups stored on floor in beer room.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.observed a large amount of unused equipment and items stored in south east back portion of kitchen/ storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers not labeled.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at the prep line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located near the three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cook line.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in front of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris located at front counter beer cooler gaskets. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises located throughout the south and eastern exterior of the premises. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink near the wait station in the kitchen.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of chemicals stored on top of draft beer cooler in front of restaurant. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in front of walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above cookline.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment on south and east sides on the exterior of the building.