Lancaster County, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 69 food establishment inspections across Lancaster County in May 2025. The inspections covered a range of routine checks, complaint investigations, and follow-up visits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Of the 69 inspections, two establishments initially received a grade of “B” but successfully improved their ratings to “A” after follow-up evaluations. These establishments included:
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521 BBQ & Grill in Lancaster
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Smalls Food Center in Heath Springs
Each business addressed the noted deficiencies promptly, meeting the standards required for an “A” grade during their respective re-inspections.
Most establishments in the county maintained high standards, earning “A” grades either during their initial inspections or upon follow-up. The inspections spanned a variety of food service operations, including fast food chains, local diners, coffee shops, and grocery store delis.
Routine inspections formed the bulk of the activity, while a smaller number of evaluations were prompted by complaints or conducted as part of new business openings and permit processes.
Below is a complete list of inspected businesses and their ratings.
| Establishment | Street | City | Grade | Date | Type |
| 521 BBQ & GRILL | 123 SOUTH MAIN ST | LANCASTER | B | 5/2/2025 | Routine |
| 521 BBQ & GRILL | 123 SOUTH MAIN ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/8/2025 | Follow Up |
| 521 FILLING STATION LLC | 608 S HAMPTON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/20/2025 | Routine |
| 521 FILLING STATION LLC | 608 S HAMPTON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/28/2025 | Follow Up |
| ADELA’S MEXICAN KITCHEN | 1436 CHARLOTTE HWY | LANCASTER | A | 5/16/2025 | Routine |
| ADELA’S MEXICAN KITCHEN | 1436 CHARLOTTE HWY | LANCASTER | A | 5/22/2025 | Routine |
| Afro Jerk | 10420 Lakeshore Drive | Lancaster | A | 5/29/2025 | COMPL |
| ARBY’S 6194 | 910 N. MAIN ST. | LANCASTER | A | 5/1/2025 | Routine |
| B’ZZZ CAKES | 2018 BRIDGEMILL DR | FORT MILL | A | 5/22/2025 | Routine |
| CAFE 200 | 1691 GREAT FALLS RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/13/2025 | Routine |
| CAFE 200 | 1691 GREAT FALLS RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/18/2025 | Follow Up |
| CHICK-FIL-A | 10032 CHARLOTTE HWY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/2/2025 | Routine |
| CHICK-FIL-A | 10032 CHARLOTTE HWY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/6/2025 | Follow Up |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL | 7680 CHARLOTTE HWY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/6/2025 | Follow Up |
| CREIGHTON’S CREAMERY | 132 NORTH HAMPTON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/23/2025 | Routine |
| CREIGHTON’S CREAMERY | 132 NORTH HAMPTON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/30/2025 | Follow Up |
| CRUMBL COOKIES INDIAN LAND | 7756 CHARLOTTE HWY STE 102 | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/22/2025 | Routine |
| CRUMBL COOKIES INDIAN LAND | 7756 CHARLOTTE HWY STE 102 | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/29/2025 | Follow Up |
| Culver’s Indian Land | 8040 Charlotte highWay | Indian Land | A | 5/6/2025 | COMPL |
| DOMINO’S PIZZA #8753 | 8447 CHARLOTTE HWY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/5/2025 | Routine |
| Edgewater Golf Club | 2375 Catawba Ridge Blvd. | Lancaster | A | 5/13/2025 | COMPL |
| EMPIRE PIZZA INDIAN LAND | 1218 ROSEMONT DRIVE | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/16/2025 | Routine |
| EMPIRE PIZZA INDIAN LAND | 1218 ROSEMONT DRIVE | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/22/2025 | Follow Up |
| FARM HAUS BUTCHER AND BEER GAR | 9762 CHARLOTTE HWY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/12/2025 | Routine |
| FIVE GRANDS | 947 A N MAIN STREET | LANCASTER | A | 5/13/2025 | Routine |
| FOOD LION #1209 DELI | 1730 AIRPORT RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/29/2025 | Routine |
| FOOD LION #1209 MARKET | 1730 AIRPORT RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/29/2025 | Routine |
| Hinson’s Creations | 2606 Catawba River Rd | Fort Lawn | A | 5/7/2025 | Routine |
| HONDUMEX | 2151 W MEETING ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/14/2025 | Routine |
| HONDUMEX | 2151 W MEETING ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/21/2025 | Follow Up |
| Huddle House | 1145 Lancaster Byp W | Lancaster | A | 5/12/2025 | Follow Up |
| Huddle House | 1145 Lancaster Byp W | Lancaster | A | 5/12/2025 | COO |
| K BOBA & KOREAN STREET FOOD | 1129 HWY 9 WEST | LANCASTER | A | 5/5/2025 | Follow Up |
| Krave Hub | 3555A Centre Circle | Fort Mill | A | 5/13/2025 | COMPL |
| La Veracruzana | 1101 W Meeting St | Lancaster | A | 5/22/2025 | COMPL |
| Laurel Haven Estate | 3341 Taxahaw Rd | Lancaster | A | 5/23/2025 | Routine |
| Laurel Haven Estate | 3341 Taxahaw Rd | Lancaster | A | 5/30/2025 | Follow Up |
| LORE BREWING COMPANY | 1218 ROSEMONT DRIVE, STE 100 | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/6/2025 | Routine |
| Market Street Grocery | 206 n market st. suite a | lancaster | A | 5/30/2025 | COO |
| MARKET STREET PACKAGE SHOP | 206 NORTH MARKET STREET | LANCASTER | A | 5/1/2025 | Routine |
| MARKET STREET PACKAGE SHOP | 206 NORTH MARKET STREET | LANCASTER | A | 5/7/2025 | Follow Up |
| NORTH CORNER DISCOUNT BEVERAGE | 3647 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY | LANCASTER | A | 5/21/2025 | Routine |
| NORTH CORNER DISCOUNT BEVERAGE | 3647 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY | LANCASTER | A | 5/29/2025 | Follow Up |
| Nouria 1240 Great Falls Highway | 1240 Great Falls Highway | Lancaster | A | 5/6/2025 | Follow Up |
| Panda Express | 8474 Charlotte Hwy | Indian Land | A | 5/5/2025 | COMPL |
| primus in out llc | 4207 FLATCREEK RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/30/2025 | COO |
| R&A SNACKS LLC | 213 N HAMPTON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/1/2025 | Routine |
| SMALLS FOOD CENTER | 4517 KERSHAW-CAMDEN HWY | HEATH SPRINGS | A | 5/23/2025 | Routine |
| SMALLS FOOD CENTER | 4517 KERSHAW-CAMDEN HWY | HEATH SPRINGS | B | 5/30/2025 | Follow Up |
| SMALL’S FOOD CENTER | 610 MATSON ST | KERSHAW | A | 5/20/2025 | Routine |
| Sparetime | 111 Main Street Building A | Heath springs | A | 5/1/2025 | Routine |
| Sparetime | 111 Main Street Building A | Heath springs | A | 5/7/2025 | Follow Up |
| SR. BIGOTES | 1366 W MEETING ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/6/2025 | Routine |
| SR. BIGOTES | 1366 W MEETING ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/14/2025 | Follow Up |
| SUBWAY #11724 | 1732 AIRPORT RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/7/2025 | Routine |
| SUBWAY #11724 | 1732 AIRPORT RD | LANCASTER | A | 5/14/2025 | Follow Up |
| Swig – Indian Land | 8454 Charlotte Highway | Indian Land | A | 5/8/2025 | COMPL |
| TEA PLUS | 2024 BRIDGEMILL DR SUITE 112 | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/22/2025 | Routine |
| TEA PLUS | 2024 BRIDGEMILL DR SUITE 112 | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/29/2025 | Follow Up |
| THE GREEK GRILL II | 9700 REDSTONE DR | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/6/2025 | Routine |
| THE GREEK GRILL II | 9700 REDSTONE DR | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/14/2025 | Follow Up |
| THE PLAZA AT RED VENTURES | 1101 RED VENTURES | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/14/2025 | Routine |
| THE PLAZA AT RED VENTURES | 1101 RED VENTURES | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/21/2025 | Follow Up |
| THE WING SPOT | 1864 GRACE AVE | LANCASTER | A | 5/7/2025 | Follow Up |
| WENDY’S #45 | 1050 N MAIN ST | LANCASTER | A | 5/1/2025 | Follow Up |
| WENDY’S #61 | 7659 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY | INDIAN LAND | A | 5/5/2025 | Routine |
| WHEEL-IN RESTAURANT | 1751 PAGELAND HWY | LANCASTER | A | 5/7/2025 | Routine |
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
