York Restaurants Maintain High Standards in November Inspections, Southern Grill 321 Improves to ‘A’ on Follow-Up

In November 2024, multiple restaurant inspections were conducted in York, South Carolina. A total of 17 establishments were inspected, with all but one receiving an “A” grade. Southern Grill 321, located at 300 Sharon Road, initially received a “B” grade during a routine inspection on November 25, 2024, due to several violations but later improved to an “A” following a subsequent inspection on December 2, 2024. Below is the detailed list of all inspected establishments and their results:

List of Inspected Establishments

1. AK’S Mart
   • 4020 Black Hwy, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 8 (Follow-Up)
2. Blacks Peaches
   • 1800 Black Hwy, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 21 (Routine)
3. BP Evergreen LLC
   • 1152 Chester Highway, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 25 (Routine)
4. Chinese Kitchen
   • 419 E Liberty Street, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 25 (Routine)
5. Ciao Bella Coffee and Sweets
   • 108 E Liberty Street, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 22 (Routine)
6. Food Lion Deli 2843
   • 717 E Liberty Street, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 18 (Routine)
7. Grapevine Wine Shop/Wine Bar – York
   • 22 N Congress Street, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 21 (Routine)
8. Kentucky Fried Chicken #9
   • 601 E Liberty Street, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 18 (Routine)
9. Klee’s Ice Cream
   • 1087 Filbert Hwy, York
   • Grade: A
   • Inspection Date: November 18 (Routine)
10. McDonald’s
    • 989 E Liberty Street, York
    • Grade: A
    • Inspection Date: November 1 (Routine)
11. Peach Tree
    • 2077 Filbert Hwy, York
    • Grade: A
    • Inspection Date: November 18 (Routine)
12. Southern Grill 321
    • 300 Sharon Road, York
    • Initial Grade: B (November 25, Routine)
    • Follow-Up Grade: A (December 2)
13. Wing King of York LLC
    • 20 N Congress Street, York
    • Grade: A
    • Inspection Date: November 25 (Routine)

Details of Southern Grill 321’s Initial Inspection

During its inspection on November 25, Southern Grill 321 scored 82 points, resulting in a “B” grade. Violations included improper handwashing practices, inadequate hand sink maintenance, and improper food storage temperatures. Specific issues noted:

• Staff washing hands in a three-compartment sink instead of the designated handwashing sink.
• Eggs stored at unsafe temperatures (56°F) on prep surfaces.
• Sanitizer concentration exceeding recommended levels.

Southern Grill 321 addressed these violations, achieving an “A” grade upon follow-up on December 2, 2024​.

Overall, the majority of York’s restaurants maintained excellent food safety and hygiene practices, as evidenced by their high inspection grades.