Health Violations Found at 9 York County Eateries in August

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 235 restaurant and food service inspections across York County in August 2025. The majority of establishments earned an “A” grade, indicating full compliance with food safety standards. However, seven businesses received a “B” grade and three received a “C” grade, reflecting violations that required corrective action.

Both “B” and “C” grades are issued when violations have the potential to increase the risk of foodborne illness. These ratings often result in a required follow-up inspection. According to public records, all nine establishments that initially received a “B” or “C” grade were later reinspected and received an “A.”

C-Rated Establishments (3 Total)

1. Anna J’s Restaurant – Rock Hill

• Date: August 13 (Routine Inspection)
• Score: 76 (C)
• Violations: Food stored at unsafe temperatures, food employee hygiene concerns, and inadequate sanitization.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 22.

2. Las Americas Market – Rock Hill

• Date: August 20 (Routine Inspection)
• Score: 76 (C)
• Violations: Improper food holding temperatures, cross-contamination risks, and facility cleanliness issues.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 28.

3. La Quinta Inn and Suites

• Location: 1235 Springdale Road, Rock Hill
• Initial Grade: C on August 22, 2025 (94 points)
• Key Violations:
  • No certified food protection manager on-site.
  • Hot food on buffet held below 135°F.
  • Improper storage of single-use items.
• Follow-up Grade: B on August 15, 2025, and A on August 28, 2025.

B-Rated Establishments (7 Total)

1. Bojangles #1356 – Fort Mill

• Date: August 26 (Follow-Up)
• Score: 95
• Violations: Cold food held above 41°F; fruit flies observed.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 29.

2. Eggs Up Grill #53 – Fort Mill

• Date: August 14 (Follow-Up)
• Score: 94
• Violations: Time-controlled foods held past expiration; cold butter stored at 74°F.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 22.

3. Jack in the Box #6403 – Rock Hill

• Date: August 15 (Routine)
• Score: 79
• Violations: Lack of certified food safety manager; improper cleaning of utensils; expired logs for time-controlled food.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 22.

4. La Quinta Inn and Suites – Rock Hill

• Date: August 15 (Follow-Up)
• Score: 94
• Violations: Buffet items below safe hot-holding temps; no certified food protection manager.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 28.

5. Lees Convenience Store Plus – Rock Hill

• Date: August 20 (Follow-Up)
• Score: 94
• Violations: Chili stored at improper temperature; missing date labels on open containers.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 27.

6. Towne Tavern – York

• Date: August 6 (Routine)
• Score: 84
• Violations: Food held above 41°F; dish machine not dispensing sanitizer; improper food labeling.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 14.

7. Waffle House #2009 – Rock Hill

• Date: August 12 (Routine)
• Score: 85
• Violations: Raw food stored above ready-to-eat items; no sanitizer in dish machine; food not at required temperatures.
• Follow-Up: Received an A on August 21.

 Overall Inspection Trends

• Total Inspections in August 2025: 235
• Establishments Receiving an A on First Inspection: 226
• Establishments Initially Rated B: 6
• Establishments Initially Rated C: 3
• All Follow-Ups Completed: Yes
• All B and C establishments improved to A: Yes

Conclusion

The inspection reports from August reflect a strong commitment to food safety among most York County establishments. While a handful of businesses required corrective action, every location that initially received a B or C grade successfully addressed violations and passed follow-up inspections with an A. The public can continue to access detailed inspection records through the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s food safety portal.