York County Restaurant Inspections for February 2025: Majority Earn High Marks

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 174 restaurant inspections across York County in February 2025, with the vast majority of establishments receiving high ratings. Only three restaurants initially received a B rating, with two successfully improving their scores upon follow-up inspections.

Restaurants Receiving a B Rating

Clover Donuts in Clover and Wing King Cafe in Fort Mill were both rated a B during their routine inspections but later improved to an A after making the necessary corrections. The third restaurant, New China in Rock Hill, has yet to undergo its follow-up inspection.

Inspection Details

• Wing King Cafe (Fort Mill)
  • Initial Rating: B (82 points)
  • Violations: Issues with food handling, improper hot holding temperatures, and storage of toxic substances.
  • Follow-up Result: Upgraded to an A
• Clover Donuts (Clover)
  • Initial Rating: B (79 points)
  • Violations: Handwashing deficiencies, improper food storage, and failure to label ready-to-eat foods.
  • Follow-up Result: Upgraded to an A
• New China (Rock Hill)
  • Initial Rating: B (79 points)
  • Violations: Improper handwashing, lack of date marking policy, and failure to separate raw proteins properly.
  • Follow-up Inspection: Pending

Overall Findings

Most of the 174 establishments inspected maintained high food safety standards, with only a few requiring additional corrective actions. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture continues to enforce health and safety regulations to ensure quality dining experiences for residents.

For a full list of inspection reports, visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture website.