Seven Lancaster County Restaurants Flagged for Health Violations in October, Including Two “C” Ratings

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control conducted 96 restaurant inspections across Lancaster County in October 2025. While the majority of establishments earned top marks, five restaurants received “B” grades and two were rated “C” during routine inspections. Most establishments later corrected violations and achieved “A” ratings on follow-up visits.

Below is a breakdown of the lower-rated restaurants and the reasons for their scores:

“C” Ratings

1. Jomars Family Restaurant

• Address: 278 Lancaster Bypass East, Lancaster

• Inspection Date: Oct. 3 (Follow-up)

• Grade: C

• Violations:

  • Floors throughout facility have broken tiles and in poor repair. This is a
    consecutive violation and maybe referred to Enforcements

  • Covering, defacing, obscuring or removal of grade
  • Pans not allowed to dry prior to stacking. This is a consecutive violation
  • Priority; Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food – Cold Holding
    [Buffet lettuce 49F, buffet tomatoes 51F, Ranch 49F, tuna salad
    49F. Not corrected. Verification required. ]

✅ Upgraded to “A” on Oct. 13 follow-up inspection

2. Allspice Jamaican Grill

• Address: 1134 Hwy 9 Bypass W, Lancaster

• Inspection Date: Oct. 30 (Routine)

• Grade: C  (B Grade on October 23, 2025)

• Violations:

  • Facility does not have a CFPM on site at time of inspection. This is a consecutive violation

  • Priority Foundation; Handwashing Sinks – Minimum Temperature [Bathroom sinks water did not exceed 66F. Not corrected. Verification required.]
  • Core; In-Use Utensils-Between – Use Storage [In use utensils were being held in water less than 135F. Corrected.]
  • Food Preparation [Food is being cooked on a charcoal grill outside RFE.]

❌ No follow-up inspection yet listed after Oct. 30

“B” Ratings

3. Pyramids Bakery

• Address: 9789 Charlotte Hwy, Suite 300, Indian Land

• Inspection Date: Oct. 24 (Routine)

• Grade: B

✅ Upgraded to “A” on Oct. 31 follow-up inspection

4. MJ Mart

• Address: 9775 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land

• Inspection Date: Oct. 30 (Follow-up)

• Grade: B

✅ Upgraded to “A” on routine inspection Oct. 24

5. Korner Kupboard II

• Address: 503 N Matson Street, Kershaw

• Inspection Date: Oct. 16 (Follow-up)

• Grade: B

✅ Upgraded to “A” on Oct. 23 follow-up inspection

6. Plaza Maya Grill

• Address: 512 S Hampton St, Kershaw

• Inspection Date: Oct. 27 (Routine)

• Grade: B

❌ No follow-up inspection listed yet

Despite the handful of concerns, the vast majority of food establishments in Lancaster County met or exceeded state health standards. Restaurants that receive a “B” or “C” are subject to reinspection to ensure timely correction of health and safety violations.

For the full list of inspections or to check a restaurant’s current grade, visit the South Carolina DOA Website.