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Lancaster County Restaurant Inspections for November 2024: High Marks with Some Room for Improvement

Thomas Hyslip

The Department of Public Health conducted thorough restaurant inspections throughout November 2024, ensuring food safety and hygiene for local diners. While most establishments maintained excellent standards, achieving “A” grades, a few received “B” or “C” ratings during their inspections. Here’s a detailed breakdown.

Restaurants with a “C” Rating:

In November 2024, Kershaw House of Pizza, located at 101 S Hampton St in Kershaw, received a “C” rating during a follow-up inspection conducted on November 12, 2024. The “C” grade reflected several significant violations that posed food safety concerns. Key issues identified during the inspection included:

  1. Pest Control Issues: Evidence of roach activity in the kitchen and numerous dead insects throughout the facility. The restaurant had shown some improvement since the previous inspection but had not fully resolved these issues.
  2. Improper Equipment Use: The facility continued to use a residential refrigerator on the makeline, which does not meet commercial food safety standards.
  3. Physical Facility Maintenance: Cracked and missing floor tiles, poor flooring conditions in walk-in areas, and missing or shifted ceiling tiles were noted. The kitchen was observed to have accumulated grease, grime, and food debris.

These violations required immediate corrective action to protect the health and safety of patrons. The “C” grade was posted due to the failure to address priority violations before the follow-up inspection​. Upon a subsequent inspection on November 18, 2024, the restaurant corrected the issues and earned an “A” grade, demonstrating its commitment to meeting regulatory standards.

In November and early December 2024, several restaurants in Lancaster County received “B” ratings during health inspections. These ratings indicate the presence of violations that require corrective action to meet the highest food safety and hygiene standards. Common issues leading to “B” ratings include temperature control, sanitation, and food handling practices. Here is the list of restaurants that received a “B” rating:

Restaurants with a “B” Rating:

  1. Hinson’s Creations
    • 2606 Catawba River Rd, Fort Lawn
    • Inspection Date: November 15, 2024
  2. Poke One SC LLC
    • 8167 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land
    • Inspection Date: November 8, 2024
  3. Popeyes
    • 426 Lancaster Bypass East, Lancaster
    • Inspection Date: November 20, 2024
  4. Pyramids Bakery LLC
    • 9789 Charlotte Hwy Suite 300, Indian Land
    • Inspection Date: December 6, 2024
  5. Red Rose Refreshments LLC
    • 1456 Springdale Rd, Lancaster
    • Inspection Date: November 21, 2024
  6. Sal’s Pizza Factory
    • 8348 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land
    • Inspection Date: December 3, 2024
  7. Sekai Japan Restaurant
    • 1160 Highway 9 Bypass, Lancaster
    • Inspection Date: December 2, 2024
  8. Swami Mart
    • 309 South Main St, Heath Springs
    • Inspection Date: November 22, 2024
  9. Taqueria El Manhattan
    • 1618 Memorial Park Road, Lancaster
    • Inspection Date: November 15, 2024
  10. Towne Tavern Indian Land
    • 9789 Charlotte Hwy Suite 1100, Indian Land
    • Inspection Date: December 5, 2024
  11. Tradesville Mini Mart
    • 6766 Shiloh Unity Road, Lancaster
    • Inspection Date: December 6, 2024

These establishments are expected to address the violations promptly and undergo follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

 

Conclusion

November inspections in Lancaster County reflected the dedication of most establishments to maintaining high food safety standards. However, establishments receiving lower grades showed commitment to addressing deficiencies, with most achieving higher ratings upon follow-up inspections. Diners can continue to enjoy a safe dining experience across Lancaster County’s diverse array of restaurants.

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