York County Restaurant Inspection Summary – January 2025

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture  conducted multiple routine and follow-up restaurant inspections across York County in January 2025. These inspections evaluate food safety, hygiene practices, and overall cleanliness at food establishments. Restaurants are graded on an A, B, or C scale, with A representing the highest level of compliance, B indicating violations that require corrective action, and C representing serious concerns that must be addressed immediately.

Inspection Results Breakdown

• A Rating: 170+ establishments
• B Rating: 6 establishments
• C Rating: 0 establishments

Restaurants Receiving a “B” Grade

Six establishments received a B rating, indicating areas needing improvement. Below is a summary of their key violations:

1. 7-Eleven #35574A (Clover, SC) – January 9, 2025
   • Score: 85
   • Key Violations:
     • Employee eating near prep area.
     • Failure to wash hands before putting on gloves.
     • Improper hot holding temperatures (egg rolls, taquitos, and hot dogs below the required temperature).
     • No paper towels at a hand sink.
     • Leaking sink under the three-compartment sink.
     • Single-service items stored improperly.
   • Follow-up inspection: Passed on January 15, 2025​
2. Dobys Bridge Mart (Fort Mill, SC) – January 22, 2025
   • Score: 83
   • Key Violations:
     • Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods.
     • Cold holding violations: Pickles, mayo, and ranch dressing above safe temperatures.
     • Lack of date marking policy for stored food.
     • Handwashing sink used improperly for dumping cleaning water.
     • Storage violations (eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler).
   • Follow-up inspection: Pending​
3. Lee Café (Fort Mill, SC) – January 31, 2025
   • Score: 78
   • Key Violations:
     • Raw chicken stored above sauces in the cooler.
     • Lack of hand soap at a hand sink.
     • Hot holding violations (fried chicken, cooked shrimp below required temperatures).
     • Cold holding violations (noodles, cooked chicken, raw pork, and eggs stored above 41°F).
     • Excess grease accumulation in ventilation hoods.
     • Thawing violations (beef and fish thawing at room temperature).
   • Follow-up inspection: Pending​
4. Los Aztecas (Fort Mill, SC) – January 9, 2025
   • Score: 82
   • Key Violations:
     • Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food.
     • Cold holding violations (pico de gallo, chicken, and beef stored above safe temperatures).
     • Failure to follow date-marking policy.
     • Unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals.
     • Broken and missing tiles in kitchen and walk-in cooler.
   • Follow-up inspection: Passed on January 15, 2025​.
5. Taqueria El Manhattan (Rock Hill, SC) – January 27, 2025
   • Score: 83
   • Key Violations:
     • Buffet items stored at unsafe temperatures (shrimp, steak, rice, enchiladas below 135°F).
     • Cold holding violations (pico de gallo, tomatoes, cheese, cantaloupe above 41°F).
     • Lack of paper towels at handwashing station.
     • Storage of household insect spray in the kitchen.
     • Buffet lacked a sneeze guard.
   • Follow-up inspection: Passed on January 29, 2025​
6. Texas Roadhouse (Rock Hill, SC) – January 16, 2025
   • Score: 81
   • Key Violations:
     • Blocked handwashing sink and improper use of a sink for storage.
     • Open food and drink containers in the prep area.
     • Sanitizer solution at dishwashing station tested at 0 PPM.
     • Unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals.
     • Improper thawing of pork ribs in standing water.
     • Failure to provide a temperature measuring device for washing machine.
   • Follow-up inspection: Passed on January 22, 2025​

Restaurants Receiving a “A” Grade

Conclusion

The majority of restaurants inspected in York County received an A grade, demonstrating compliance with food safety regulations. Six restaurants received a B rating due to issues ranging from temperature control violations and improper food storage to lack of handwashing provisions and sanitation concerns. All B-rated establishments are required to correct violations and undergo follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.