Hamaknockers
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
27
Score
Across the available record, Hamaknockers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Hamaknockers' latest score of 27 falls below the Crawfordville average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near ice machine: Pan of coleslaw prepared in-house with date mark of 4/6.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner on prep table near smoker beside two boxes of foil wrap. 2. Spray bottle containing surface cleaner stored on shelf beside single-use foam cups and sauces in foam cups below front counter. Both chemicals were removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connections on spigot near back corner of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe manager's certificate expired on 11/06/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees working in kitchen and/or handling food. No certified food manager presently on shift. A certified food manager arrived on location during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificates expired in 2025. Manager stated all three employees handle food and are still employed at this location.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use foam cup without handle stored down inside container of olives. Employee removed the cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Screen windows surrounding smoker shed torn.
36-51-4
Basic - Dumpster lid open and/or dumpster missing drain plug. Dumpster missing drain plug and lid left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee's phone on prep table at cookline. 2. Employee jacket on shelf above prep table and clean dishes near cookline. Both items were removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two nonfunctional reach-in coolers near back door of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Trash can without lid outside near seating area.
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease overflowing onto ground. Grease on soil near smoker shed.
28-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on several freezer doors soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Exterior of reach-in freezer near back door of kitchen soiled with black substance.
23-03-4
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. Power drill and pliers stored on shelf above prep table and clean dishes near cookline. Employee removed the tools from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor in smoker shed heavily soiled with grease and/or debris. 2. Ceiling at cookline stained with grease and/or smoke.
36-50-4
27
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of soda machine ice chute has mold-like build up. Dust on wire shelves above three compartment sink and on vents of ac unit in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use items stored on floor of dry storage.
25-05-4
82
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Manager posted procedures for cleaning up vomits and diarrhea **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains a bluish liquid identified as a degreaser located next to 3 Compartment sink Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer and corrected to chorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked beans 54F at 2:45, prepped and ambient cooling since 10:45. See stop sale. Operator discarded baked beans during inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 125F, 129F at 2:45, held since 2:00. Employee began reheating chicken breast during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pulled pork 54F at 2:20, cooling since 11:00, down to 53F at 3:00. Observed pork stored in dense portions on trays in walk in cooler. Manager stirred pulled pork and separated trays to properly cool.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen area and ice chute in dining area soiled with debris.
22-02-4
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine dispense chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs placed in steam table next to grill at 11am hot held at 119F at 2:15pm. Observed ribs that placed in cooler at 11am hot held at 125F at 2:20pm.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager was unaware proper cooking temperature of whole muscle pork.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed manager place can opener in triple compartment sink to washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook staff. Christian.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen. Observed manager remove beverage.
12B-07-4
41
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamaknockers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamaknockers on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hamaknockers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hamaknockers.
How does Hamaknockers compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?
Hamaknockers most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Crawfordville average of 80.
Has Hamaknockers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hamaknockers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hamaknockers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hamaknockers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hamaknockers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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