The South Carolina Department of Public Health conducted 62 restaurant inspections across Lancaster County in December 2024. While the majority of establishments earned “A” grades, signaling excellent food safety practices, nine restaurants received a “B” rating, and two were rated “C” before improving to “A” on follow-up inspections. These results emphasize the importance of continuous vigilance in maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Inspection Overview
- Total Inspections: 62
- Grade A: 51 establishments
- Grade B: 9 establishments
- Grade C: 2 establishments (improved upon follow-up)
Restaurants with “B” Ratings
- Akina
- 533 Hwy 9 Bypass East, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 12
- Issues: Blocked handwashing sink, improper raw food storage, and poor time control for prepared foods.
- Hanako Asian Sushi Bar
- 9789 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land
- Inspection Date: December 5
- Issues: Improper raw chicken storage, cold holding temperature issues, and insufficient date marking.
- Pyramids Bakery LLC
- 9789 Charlotte Hwy Suite 300, Indian Land
- Inspection Date: December 6
- Issues: Moldy cheese, cold holding problems, and insufficient cleaning of deli slicers.
- Sabor Catracho y Mexicano
- 2151 W Meeting Street, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 10
- Issues: Blocked handwashing sink, improper raw meat storage, and inadequate cooler temperature control.
- Sal’s Pizza Factory
- 8348 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land
- Inspection Date: December 3
- Issues: Improper handwashing, date marking inconsistencies, and food storage violations.
- The Grandma’s House Cafe
- 2704 Flat Creek Rd, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 12
- Issues: Cleaning frequency concerns and lack of date marking.
- Towne Tavern Indian Land
- 9789 Charlotte Hwy Suite 1100, Indian Land
- Inspection Date: December 5
- Issues: Improper food cooling, equipment cleanliness, and sanitizer concentration issues.
- Tradesville Mini Mart
- 6766 Shiloh Unity Road, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 6
- Issues: Improper food storage temperatures and inadequate cleaning schedules.
- Sekai Japan Restaurant
- 1160 Highway 9 Bypass, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 2
- Issues: Improper handling of raw ingredients and failure to sanitize surfaces correctly.
Restaurants with “C” Ratings
- Red Rose Refreshments LLC
- 1456 Springdale Rd, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 2 (Follow-Up Improved to “A”)
- Issues: Evidence of pest activity, poor sanitation, and improper food storage.
- Sabor Catracho y Mexicano
- 2151 W Meeting Street, Lancaster
- Inspection Date: December 30 (Follow-Up Improved to “A”)
- Issues: Ongoing sanitation and temperature control problems.
Full Inspection List by Town
Lancaster
- Akina (A, B)
- Applebee’s #1143 (A)
- Brew and Chew (A)
- Chick-fil-A (A)
- Circle K #2709088 (A)
- Edgewater Golf Clubhouse (A)
- Enmark Station #300 (A)
- Firehouse Subs (A)
- Red Rose Refreshments LLC (C, A)
- Sabor Catracho y Mexicano (B, C, A)
- Sekai Japan Restaurant (B, A)
- The Grandma’s House Cafe (B, A)
- The Wing Spot (A)
- Tradesville Mini Mart (B, A)
- Wendy’s #45 (A)
Indian Land
- Crossridge Cafe (A)
- Firehouse Subs (A)
- Hanako Asian Sushi Bar (B, A)
- La Pinata Tacos & Tequila 2.0 (A)
- Moe’s Southwest Grill #3708 (A)
- Pyramids Bakery LLC (B, A)
- Rendezbrew (A)
- Sal’s Pizza Factory (B, A)
- Starbucks Coffee (A)
- Towne Tavern Indian Land (B, A)
Kershaw
- Korner Kupboard II (A)
Lancaster County’s December restaurant inspections reflect a strong commitment to food safety, with most establishments maintaining high standards. The nine “B” ratings and two “C” ratings underscore areas for improvement, but all establishments demonstrated efforts to address violations, resulting in improved grades upon follow-up inspections. These results highlight the ongoing work of the South Carolina Department of Public Health to ensure safe dining experiences for the community.
