A string of low health inspection scores has plagued York County restaurants in recent months, with five establishments receiving “C” grades in May and three more in early June. A “C” grade, the lowest in South Carolina, indicates significant improvement is needed in food safety practices.
Here’s a breakdown of the restaurants and their violations. The full report is linked to their name.
May:
- Ginza Buffet (2275 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill): Improper food labeling, raw food stored over cooked food, improper holding temperatures.
- Las Americas Market (1906 Cherry Road, Rock Hill): Employees not washing hands properly, food stored on the floor, improper holding temperatures.
- American Deli (2186 Cherry Road, Suite 110, Rock Hill): Repeat violations including hand sanitizer stored above food and organic buildup in ice machine.
- Roasting Oven & Grill II (855 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill): Rotting chicken in dish, raw chicken stored over raw beef, organic buildup in ice machine and on food containers.
- Famous Toastery (2429 Hwy. 160 W., Tega Cay): Buckets stored in front of hand sink, improper holding temperatures. organic buildup on ice machine.
June:
- La Calentana/Victor Cafe (3674 Hwy. 51, Fort Mill): Employees not washing hands, dishes washed without sanitizer, no food date marking system, medication stored above food.
- The Foxhole Restaurant (340 Amistead Ave., Fort Mill): Meat out past seven days, lack of cleanser at sinks, improper food thawing, dish machine temperature low.
- Carolina Ale House (1342 Broadcloth Street, Fort Mill): Improper food holding temperatures, lack of soap and towels at hand washing sinks, chemicals stored above soda syrups.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control emphasizes that not all “C” grades are equal. Some violations are more severe or repeated, leading to a lower grade than the numerical score might suggest.
This concerning trend highlights the need for increased vigilance in food safety practices across York County restaurants.
