June 2025 Restaurant Inspections in Lancaster County: 4 Receive C Ratings, 12 Earn B Grades

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 88 food establishment inspections in Lancaster County during June 2025. While most restaurants earned an “A” grade, 16 received lower scores, including four with “C” ratings and 12 with “B” grades.

C-Rated Establishments:

• Bojangles, Kershaw (June 11)
  Scored 76 due to multiple priority violations. These included improper cold holding, food not protected from contamination, and issues with handwashing facilities and food contact surfaces. A follow-up inspection on June 18 showed the establishment corrected these violations and received an “A” rating .

• Taqueria El Manhattan, Lancaster (June 30)
  Received a “C” rating after follow-up inspection, with continued concerns regarding improper food temperatures and cleanliness standards. The restaurant had previously received a “B” rating on June 27 .

• The Office, Indian Land (June 27)
  Initially rated a “B” on June 19, this establishment was downgraded to a “C” after a follow-up inspection revealed unresolved violations. Issues included inadequate cooling and hot-holding, improper utensil storage, and unsanitary food contact surfaces .

• Nijanad LLC, Lancaster (June 6)
  Scored 70 due to violations such as insect presence, food stored directly on the floor, improper handwashing station access, and lack of proper food safety training. A follow-up inspection on June 12 resulted in an “A” rating .

B-Rated Establishments:

Twelve restaurants in Lancaster County received “B” grades during routine inspections. These included:

• 88 Chinese Restaurant, Lancaster (June 26)

• Aroma Bar and Indian Grill, Indian Land (June 30)

• Drunken Goat, Indian Land (June 4)

• Hanako Asian Sushi Bar, Indian Land (June 5)

• Kershaw House of Pizza, Kershaw (June 9)

• Popeyes, Lancaster (June 19)

• Red Bowl Asian Bistro, Indian Land (June 18)

• Small’s Korner Kupboard, Lancaster (June 13)

• Taqueria El Manhattan, Lancaster (June 27)

• The Office, Indian Land (June 19)

• Tottos Mexican Restaurant, Lancaster (June 30)

• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Indian Land (June 25)

These restaurants were cited for a range of issues including food temperature violations, cleanliness concerns, and employee hygiene practices. Follow-up inspections were scheduled or completed for several of these establishments, with some showing improvements.