Health Inspections: Four York County Restaurants Receive B Ratings; One Downgraded to C in March

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 173 food safety inspections in York County during March 2025. Of those, four establishments received a “B” rating, and one — Towne Tavern in Rock Hill — was downgraded to a “C” following a failed follow-up inspection.

The vast majority of restaurants and food service locations earned an “A” grade, indicating compliance with the state’s health and safety standards. However, a handful fell short during initial or follow-up inspections.

Towne Tavern Drops to a C

Towne Tavern, located at 2012 Cherry Road in Rock Hill, received a “B” rating on March 18 and was subsequently downgraded to a “C” during a follow-up inspection on March 25. Health inspectors cited cold food items held above the safe temperature range, including roast beef measured at 52°F and chopped chicken at 55°F — both well above the required 41°F limit. Additionally, inspectors noted unclean warewashing equipment and significant cleanliness issues throughout the kitchen, including dirty floors and buildup on walls and ceilings​.

The restaurant had also been cited for similar violations earlier in the month, including improper food storage temperatures, failure to date mark food properly, and the absence of a Certified Food Protection Manager​.

Other Establishments Receiving B Ratings

Three other restaurants in York County received “B” grades in March:

  • Courtyard by Marriott, Rock Hill – Received a “B” on March 11 during a follow-up inspection. Violations included a dishwashing machine with zero detectable sanitizer levels and improperly dated refrigerated food​.

  • Famous Toastery, Tega Cay – Scored an 86 on March 6 for a range of violations, including multiple priority violations by management, inadequate handwashing facilities, and unsafe food temperatures for hot and cold items​.

  • Meto Pub, Tega Cay – Downgraded to a “B” during a follow-up on March 21 due to unresolved issues, including improper sewage drainage at the dish machine and the serving of kimchi without the required special processing variance​.

The Bigger Picture

Despite these lower ratings, 168 inspections resulted in “A” grades. Food service establishments across the county — including schools, fast-food chains, local delis, and fine dining spots — largely demonstrated strong adherence to health codes.

Health inspection reports are available through the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and are open to public review under the Freedom of Information Act.

Restaurants that receive a B or C are subject to follow-up inspections and possible enforcement actions if issues remain uncorrected.

For more information or to view the full list of inspection reports, visit agriculture.sc.gov.

The full list of inspections are below:

7-ELEVEN #38987A 5990 CHARLOTTE HWY CLOVER A 3/20/2025 Routine
AZTECA GRILL 604 NAUTICAL DRIVE CLOVER A 3/18/2025 Follow Up
AZTECA GRILL 604 NAUTICAL DRIVE CLOVER A 3/11/2025 Routine
BIG PAPAS PIZZERIA 5800 CHARLOTTE HWY CLOVER A 3/6/2025 Routine
Come and Dine 909 Capetown Ln Clover A 3/18/2025 Routine
KB Cakes Bakery 125 Main Street N Clover A 3/20/2025 Routine
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL #61 312-A BULKHEAD WAY CLOVER A 3/12/2025 Follow Up
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL #61 312-A BULKHEAD WAY CLOVER A 3/6/2025 Routine
OAKRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5670 OAKRIDGE ROAD CLOVER A 3/14/2025 Routine
OAKRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 5650 HWY 557 CLOVER A 3/14/2025 Routine
PANDA HUT 144 HIGHWAY 274 CLOVER A 3/12/2025 Routine
REY AZTECA 4052 CHARLOTTE HWY CLOVER A 3/24/2025 Routine
WENDY’S #49 5188 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY CLOVER A 3/17/2025 Follow Up
WENDY’S #49 5188 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY CLOVER A 3/10/2025 Routine
Wylie’s Eats and drinks 4052 Charlotte Hwy Ste 105 Clover A 3/21/2025 Routine
Wylie’s Eats and drinks 4052 Charlotte Hwy Ste 105 Clover A 3/21/2025 COO
ZAXBY’S #A8 143 HWY 274 CLOVER A 3/3/2025 Follow Up
AMORARTIS BREWING 204 MAIN ST. SUITE 101 FORT MILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
BARNEY’S BAR 1685 KATY LANE FORT MILL A 3/18/2025 Routine
BARNEY’S BAR 1685 KATY LANE FORT MILL A 3/25/2025 Follow Up
BIG WOK 1750 HWY 160 WEST FORT MILL A 3/24/2025 Routine
BOJANGLES #941 3302 HWY 21 FORT MILL A 3/17/2025 Routine
BURGER KING 3400 HWY 21 FORT MILL A 3/10/2025 Routine
CATAWBA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 1180 FORT MILL PARKWAY FORT MILL A 3/13/2025 Routine
CHARANDA MEXICAN GRILL&CANTINA 1504 CAROLINA PLACE DR STE 107 FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
CHARANDA MEXICAN GRILL&CANTINA 1504 CAROLINA PLACE DR STE 107 FORT MILL A 3/14/2025 Follow Up
CIRCLE K #5116/BLIMPE 262 CAROWINDS BLVD FORT MILL A 3/26/2025 Follow Up
CIRCLE K #5116/BLIMPE 262 CAROWINDS BLVD FORT MILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
CIRCLE K #5963 1766 HIGHWAY 160 WEST FORT MILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
DOBY’S BRIDGE SCHOOL 1000 DRAGON WAY FORT MILL A 3/24/2025 Routine
DOSA N MORE 709 CROSSROADS PLAZA FORT MILL A 3/13/2025 Routine
DOSA N MORE 709 CROSSROADS PLAZA FORT MILL A 3/19/2025 Follow Up
FIRST WATCH 2373 LEN PATTERSON RD, STE 100 FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
FISH MARKET 990 MARKET ST FORT MILL A 3/18/2025 Follow Up
FISH MARKET 990 MARKET ST FORT MILL A 3/11/2025 Routine
FIVE GUYS #2015 1852 HWY 160 W #101 FORT MILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
FORT MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 192 SPRINGFIELD PKWY FORT MILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL 200 SPRINGFIELD PKWY FORT MILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
HAMPTON INN & SUITES 1520 CAROLINA PLACE DRIVE FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
HARRIS TEETER #82 DELI 1750 HWY 160 WEST FORT MILL A 3/25/2025 Routine
ILIOS CRAFTED GREEK 951 MARKET ST STE 101 FORT MILL A 3/25/2025 Routine
INIZIO PIZZA 816 BRAYDON PARKWAY SUITE 101 FORT MILL A 3/10/2025 Routine
JAMROCK JERK SPOT 3555 CENTER CIRCLE FORT MILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
JAMROCK JERK SPOT 3555 CENTRE CIRCLE FORT MILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
KINGS TOWN ELEMENTARY 1774 MASON BEND DR FORT MILL A 3/18/2025 Routine
KNOWLEDGE PERK FORT MILL 901 CROSSROADS PLAZA FORT MILL A 3/11/2025 Routine
NAF NAF GRILL 816 BRAYDEN PARKWAY STE 102 FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
NAPA AT KINGSLEY 1310 BROADCLOTH STREET FORT MILL A 3/5/2025 Follow Up
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 474 THIRD BAXTER ST FORT MILL A 3/18/2025 Routine
RIVER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1016 FORT MILL PARKWAY FORT MILL A 3/13/2025 Routine
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1300 SPRATT ST FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
Smoothie King 2000 Hwy. 160-West Fort Mill A 3/5/2025 Routine
Smoothie King 2000 Hwy. 160-West Fort Mill A 3/5/2025 COO
SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1691 SPRINGFIELD PKWY FORT MILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2419 OLD NATION ROAD FORT MILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
SUGAR CREEK ELEM SCHOOL 1475 FARM HOUSE RD FORT MILL A 3/11/2025 Follow Up
TEGA GRAZE 2879 HWY 160 WEST FORT MILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
The Crazy Mason Fort Mill 816 Brayden Parkway Fort Mill A 3/10/2025 Routine
THE FOXHOLE RESTAURANT 340 AMISTEAD AVENUE FORT MILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
THE FOXHOLE RESTAURANT 340 AMISTEAD AVENUE FORT MILL A 3/10/2025 Follow Up
BAGEL BOAT 4090 CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY LAKE WYLIE A 3/21/2025 Routine
RIVER HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 1 COUNTRY CLUB DR LAKE WYLIE A 3/18/2025 Routine
RIVER HILLS TURN ROOM GRILL 1 COUNTRY CLUB DR LAKE WYLIE A 3/18/2025 Routine
SUBWAY #17177 5245 HWY 557 LAKE WYLIE A 3/17/2025 Routine
BOJANGLE’S #30 2381 CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/25/2025 Routine
BOJANGLES #2041 4940 OLD YORK RD. ROCK HILL A 3/4/2025 Follow Up
Borboleta LLC 2425 Cherry RD Rock Hill A 3/25/2025 Routine
BURGER KING #689 2430 N. CHERRY RD. ROCK HILL A 3/6/2025 Routine
BURGER KING #689 2430 N. CHERRY RD. ROCK HILL A 3/11/2025 Follow Up
Casa Del Agave 2338 Dave Lyle Blvd Rock Hill A 3/17/2025 Routine
Casa Del Agave 2338 Dave Lyle Blvd Rock Hill A 3/25/2025 Follow Up
CASTLE HEIGHTS SCHOOL 2382 FIRE TOWER ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
CIRCLE K #2706969 2764 CHERRY RD ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
COOKIE STORE 2301 DAVE LYLE BLVD SUITE 158 ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT 1300 RIVER RUN COURT ROCK HILL A 3/18/2025 Follow Up
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT 1300 RIVER RUN COURT ROCK HILL A 3/4/2025 Routine
CROSSROAD MART 3702 MCCONNELLS HWY ROCK HILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
DANK BURRITO 343 TECHNOLOGY CENTER WAY STE1 ROCK HILL A 3/12/2025 Follow Up
DANK BURRITO 343 TECHNOLOGY CENTER WAY STE1 ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
Ela Deli Company LLC 2499 Firetower Rd Rock Hill A 3/19/2025 COMPL
Flores del Caribe 2506 Westminster Drive Rock Hill A 3/24/2025 COMPL
FOOD LION #2155 MARKET 1918 MOUNT GALLANT RD ROCK HILL A 3/24/2025 Routine
FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 249 HARWICH STREET ROCK HILL A 3/14/2025 Follow Up
FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 249 HARWICH STREET ROCK HILL A 3/6/2025 Routine
FUJIASN SUSHI @ SAMS 2474 CROSSPOINTE DRIVE ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
GOLDEN CHINA 2742 CELANESE RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
HAPPY CITY 2499 FIRETOWER ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
HAPPY LLC NEW YORK STYLE 2499 FIRETOWER RD ROCK HILL A 3/12/2025 Routine
HERLONG EXPRESS LLC 490 S HERLONG AVE ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
Hissho Sushi @ Food Lion #1590 2260 Cross Pointe Rock Hill A 3/3/2025 COMPL
HOPPIN ROCK HILL 110 SOUTHERN ST ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL 132 W. SPRINGDALE RD. ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKE 2797 CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/6/2025 Routine
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKE 2797 CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/11/2025 Follow Up
JACK IN THE BOX #6403 1929 SPRINGSTEEN RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN 738 CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/26/2025 Follow Up
LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN 738 CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/21/2025 Routine
LESSLIE SCHOOL 240 NEELY STORE RD ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
MAIN STREET DELI 4605 YORK HWY ROCK HILL A 3/10/2025 Follow Up
MAIN STREET DELI 4605 YORK HWY ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
MCDONALD’S 115 SOUTH CHERRY ROAD ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
MCDONALDS 1785 MT. GALLANT RD ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Follow Up
MOMO DONUTS 636 CROWN POINTE LN STE 101 ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
MT. GALLANT SCHOOL 4664 MT. GALLANT RD ROCK HILL A 3/6/2025 Follow Up
NATHAN’S FAMOUS ROCK HILL 1818 BAGWELL CIRCLE ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
NC NOODLE BAR 2365 CHERRY RD ROCK HILL A 3/18/2025 Routine
NEIGHBORHOODS GRILL 752 SALUDA ST ROCK HILL A 3/25/2025 Routine
OAKDALE SCHOOL 1129 OAKDALE RD ROCK HILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
OLD POINTE SCHOOL 380 OLD POINTE SCHOOL RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Follow Up
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA #308 1389 E MAIN ST ROCK HILL A 3/12/2025 Follow Up
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA #308 1389 E MAIN ST ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
Peaceful Palate 378 technology way Rock Hill A 3/12/2025 COMPL
PIZZA HUT #38793 2245 CHERRY RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Follow Up
POLLO CAMPERO 1022 RIVERVIEW RD ROCK HILL A 3/24/2025 Routine
POPEYES LOUISANA KITCHEN 1350 EAST MAIN ST. ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
ROAR Rockhill LLC 220 West White St Rock Hill A 3/19/2025 Routine
Rock Hill Cafes LLC 2320 Cherry Road, Suite 103 Rock Hill A 3/25/2025 Follow Up
Rock Hill Cafes LLC 2320 Cherry Road, Suite 103 Rock Hill A 3/17/2025 Routine
ROCK HILL FOOD MART 1398 W MAIN ST ROCK HILL A 3/4/2025 Follow Up
ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL 320 W. SPRINGDALE RD ROCK HILL A 3/7/2025 Routine
ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL 320 W. SPRINGDALE RD ROCK HILL A 3/11/2025 Follow Up
SALUDA TRAIL SCHOOL 2300SALUDA TRAIL ROCK HILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
SAM’S CLUB #06236 DELI 2474 CROSS POINTE DRIVE ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
SAM’S CLUB #6236 BAKERY 2474 CROSS POINTE DR ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
SAM’S CLUB #6236 CAFE 2474 CROSS POINTE DRIVE ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
SAM’S CLUB #6236 MARKET 2474 CROSS POINTE DR ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
Savvy Eatz LLC 378 Technology Way Rock Hill A 3/12/2025 COMPL
SCOTCHMAN #3894 2454 MT HOLLY RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Follow Up
SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL 801 NEELY RD. ROCK HILL A 3/19/2025 Routine
SUB STATION II 403 CHERRY RD ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Follow Up
Sully’s Steamers Rock Hill 220 W White St Rock Hill A 3/19/2025 COMPL
TACOS AND HUARACHES 2215 INDIA HOOK RD ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
Taqueria Cielito Lindo LLC 1204 Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill A 3/14/2025 Follow Up
Taqueria Cielito Lindo LLC 1204 Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill A 3/6/2025 Routine
TAQUERIA LA MANZANITA 1204 MOUNT GALLANT RD ROCK HILL A 3/20/2025 Routine
THE VILLAGE MARKET 2185 NEELY STORE RD ROCK HILL A 3/24/2025 Routine
TOWNEPLACE SUITES 2135 TABOR DRIVE ROCK HILL A 3/21/2025 Routine
WAFFLE HOUSE # 1120 1049 S ANDERSON RD ROCK HILL A 3/5/2025 Routine
YORK PREPARATORY ACADEMY 1047 GOLDEN GATE COURT ROCK HILL A 3/3/2025 Routine
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT 1300 RIVER RUN COURT ROCK HILL B 3/11/2025 Follow Up
TOWNE TAVERN 2012 CHERRY RD. SUITE 101 ROCK HILL B 3/18/2025 Routine
TOWNE TAVERN 2012 CHERRY RD. SUITE 101 ROCK HILL C 3/25/2025 Follow Up
jay aadhya sc llc 2696 cherry road rockhill A 3/21/2025 COMPL
FAMOUS TOASTERY 2429 HIGHWAY 160 WEST TEGA CAY A 3/12/2025 Follow Up
Meto Pub 1135 STONECREST BLVD TEGA CAY A 3/13/2025 Routine
MODEL A BREWING CONCESSIONS 2351 NEW GRAY ROCK TEGA CAY A 3/11/2025 Routine
Napoli`Pizzeria 2435 w-160 suite 112 tega cay A 3/12/2025 COMPL
TEGA CAY GOURMET DELI 1143 STONECREST BLVD #103 TEGA CAY A 3/19/2025 Follow Up
TEGA CAY GOURMET DELI 1143 STONECREST BLVD #103 TEGA CAY A 3/12/2025 Routine
TEGA CAY TAVERN 2150 GOLD HILL RD TEGA CAY A 3/26/2025 Follow Up
TEGA CAY TAVERN 2150 GOLD HILL RD TEGA CAY A 3/19/2025 Routine
Yoshi Ramen 2435 Highway SC 160 W Tega Cay A 3/14/2025 COMPL
FAMOUS TOASTERY 2429 HIGHWAY 160 WEST TEGA CAY B 3/6/2025 Routine
Meto Pub 1135 STONECREST BLVD TEGA CAY B 3/21/2025 Follow Up
ARBY’S RESTAURANT 1145 FILBERT HIGHWAY YORK A 3/25/2025 Routine
BUSH-N-VINE FARM 1650 FILBERT HIGHWAY YORK A 3/3/2025 Routine
COTTON BELT SCHOOL 1176 BLEACK HWY YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
Gabby & Nevaeh’s Saloon 1724 Old York Road York A 3/25/2025 Routine
HAROLD C JOHNSON SCHOOL 400 E. JEFFERSON ST YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
HUNTER STREET SCHOOL 110 HUNTER STREET YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1543 CHESTER HIGHWAY YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
Lake Wylie Pizza York 1075 Filbert Hwy York A 3/13/2025 Routine
NEW CHINA BUFFET 928 E. LIBERTY ST YORK A 3/24/2025 Routine
PAPA JOHN’S #3578 914 E LIBERTY ST STE B23 YORK A 3/10/2025 Follow Up
PAPA JOHN’S #3578 914 E LIBERTY ST STE B23 YORK A 3/3/2025 Routine
PONDER & CO. G.C. INC. 2064 Kingsburry Rd York A 3/6/2025 Routine
RAINBOW DONUTS CAFE AND DELI 1712 YORK HIGHWAY YORK A 3/25/2025 Routine
ROMAN’S ALL STAR CAFE 74 FORTH STREET YORK A 3/25/2025 Routine
YORK COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL 275 ALEXANDER LOVE HIGHWAY YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
YORK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 1280 JOHNSON RD YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL 1010 DEVINNEY RD YORK A 3/24/2025 Follow Up
YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL 1010 DEVINNEY RD YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine
YORK ONE ACADEMY 275 ALEXANDER LOVE HWY YORK A 3/14/2025 Routine

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