12 Lancaster County Food Establishments Cited in September Inspections

In September 2025, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 92 food safety inspections in Lancaster County, resulting in mostly positive outcomes. However, 12 establishments received B or C ratings due to sanitation, food handling, or equipment issues.

Of these, 11 were upgraded to an “A” rating on follow-up inspections, while one restaurant — Jomars Family Restaurant — remained at a C rating at the end of the month.

C Ratings

1. 1 Jerusalem Honduras

2151 W Meeting St, Lancaster

• Grade: C (Sept. 11)

• Violations: Improper cooling of cooked meats, raw chicken above produce, no date marks, unlabeled chemicals, food debris.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 18): Upgraded to A.

2. Flat Creek Quick Stop

3562 Gold Mine Hwy, Kershaw

• Grade: B (Sept. 2), then C (Sept. 9)

• Violations: Unsafe holding temps (raw chicken at 63°F), mold-like buildup in units, flies in prep area, expired food items.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 17): Upgraded to A.

3. Jomars Family Restaurant

278 Lancaster Bypass East, Lancaster

• Grades: C (Sept. 19) and C (Sept. 26)

• Violations: Unclean coolers, bare hand contact with food, dirty slicers, improper sanitizing solution.

• Status: Still at C as of end of month.

B Ratings

1. CrenCo Food Stores #3893

2475 Charlotte Hwy, Lancaster

• Grade: B (Sept. 5)

• Violations: Hot food below safe temperatures, sanitizer below required level, fly activity in prep area.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 12): Upgraded to A.

2. Dixie Food Mart

3586 Pageland Hwy, Lancaster

• Grade: B (Sept. 25)

• Violations: Cold-holding issues, expired dairy, dirty shelving inside coolers.

• Follow-Up: Not yet reported.

3. Firehouse Subs

10092 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land

• Grade: B (Sept. 16)

• Violations: Improper hot-holding, ice machine debris, low sanitizer concentration.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 22): Upgraded to A.

4. Flat Creek Quick Stop

3562 Gold Mine Hwy, Kershaw

• Grade: B (Sept. 2) — prior to downgrade to C

• Included in C section due to subsequent reinspection.

5. Jay Bird’s

683 Hwy 9 Bypass East, Lancaster

• Grade: B (Sept. 12)

• Violations: Improper cooling of meats and pasta, low sanitizer levels, grease buildup in cooking equipment.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 19): Upgraded to A.

6. Red Bowl Asian Bistro

6284 Carolina Commons Dr, Indian Land

• Grade: B (Sept. 26)

• Violations: Dirty cutting boards, expired items, raw meat stored over produce.

• Follow-Up: Not yet conducted.

7. Sumo Doughnuts

8475 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill

• Grade: B (Sept. 16)

• Violations: No date marks, improper glove use, dirty utensils and prep area.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 23): Upgraded to A.

8. Tacos Coranay 2

2360 Fort Mill Parkway, Fort Mill

• Grade: B (Sept. 9)

• Violations: Improper cooling, mold inside ice machine, dirty prep surfaces.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 16): Upgraded to A.

9. Wing King Café

8356 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill

• Grade: B (Sept. 16)

• Violations: Mold inside coolers, raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food, weak sanitizer solution.

• Follow-Up (Sept. 19): Upgraded to A.

Summary

• 3 establishments received C ratings:

  • 2 corrected and improved to A

  • 1 (Jomars) still rated C

• 9 establishments received B ratings:

  • 7 upgraded to A on follow-up

  • 1 pending reinspection (Red Bowl)

  • 1 (Flat Creek Quick Stop) later downgraded to C, then improved to A

Common Violations Included

• Unsafe food temperatures

• Cross-contamination risks

• Dirty or moldy equipment

• Lapsed sanitation and expired food

• Pest issues (flies) in prep areas

Inspection scores are publicly available on the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s website and offer transparency on local food safety. Residents are encouraged to check these scores, especially when dining at unfamiliar establishments.