York County Restaurant Inspections: 203 Kitchens Visited in November, Four Receive ‘B’ Grades

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was busy across York County in November 2025, conducting a total of 203 inspections of local dining establishments. While the vast majority of local kitchens made the grade, four Fort Mill area establishments slipped to a “B” rating, citing violations ranging from food temperature safety to improper storage of chemicals.

A “B” grade generally indicates that an establishment has not corrected priority violations during a follow-up or has scored between 78 and 87 points on a routine inspection.

Here is a closer look at the four restaurants that received “B” grades during the November reporting period:

La Calentana / Victor Cafe

Location: 3674 Hwy 51, Fort Mill Inspection Date: Nov. 10, 2025 Score: 84 (B) 

La Calentana received the lowest score of the group with an 84. During the routine inspection, inspectors noted significant temperature control issues. Carnitas were observed holding at 87°F and chicken at 106°F in the steam table, well below the required safety threshold.

Additionally, the inspector found a pesticide designed for home use stored under a wash sink ⁶and noted that a hand sink failed to reach the required 100°F temperature. The report also indicated the facility’s food truck was not returning to the commissary every 72 hours as required. A follow-up inspection was required within 10 days.

La Calentana received an A rating on their follow-up inspection.

Mulligans

Location: 410 Hwy 21 Bypass, Fort Mill Inspection Date: Nov. 7, 2025 Score: 85 (B)

Mulligans received an 85 after inspectors found consecutive violations regarding food storage¹³¹³¹³. The report cited raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods at the cook line and in the reach-in cooler.

Other infractions included an uncovered employee drink stored on a prep table and a hand sink that was not operational at the time of inspection. Similar to other locations on this list, a pesticide designed for home use was found on a shelf next to the ice machine. A follow-up was scheduled within 10 days.

Mulligans received an A rating on their follow-up inspection.

Slim Chickens

Location: 415 Mercantile Place, Fort Mill Inspection Date: Nov. 7, 2025 Score: 86 (B)

Slim Chickens scored an 86 during its routine inspection. The inspector noted that chicken wings, sliced cheese, and sliced tomatoes were being held past their disposition date. Cleanliness issues were also cited, including “organic debris build up” in the interior of soda nozzles at both machines and single-use items stored on the floor.

The report also noted a back door standing ajar and several chipped or cracked containers throughout the facility. 

Slim Chickens received an A rating on their follow-up inspection.

Circle K Store / Subway #3943

Location: 249 Carowinds Blvd, Fort Mill. Inspection Date: Nov. 24, 2025. Score: 94 (B)

This location presents a unique case. While the facility received a numerical score of 94 during a follow-up inspection, it was downgraded to a “B” letter grade because priority violations from a previous visit had not been corrected.

Inspectors found that hot dogs and bratwurst in the walk-in cooler were not properly date-marked. Additionally, food storage container lids were found to have cracks and breaks, and there was a buildup of dirt and debris on fans and the ceiling in the cooler. Because the priorities were still outstanding, another follow-up inspection was scheduled within 10 days.