Subway downgraded to C as three York County food establishments receive grades below A

Subway in York received a C despite improving its numerical score, while Yoshi Ramen in Tega Cay and Hot Dog Depot in Fort Mill received B grades during Oct. 27–Nov. 2 inspections.

Three food establishment inspections in York County received grades below A during the Oct. 27–Nov. 2 reporting period, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Of the 57 inspections conducted, 54 received A grades, two received B grades and one received a C, giving the county a 94.7% A-grade rate.

Subway #29005 in York received the week's only C grade during a follow-up inspection, despite improving its numerical score from 84 to 91. Yoshi Ramen in Tega Cay received the lowest numerical score, 82, followed by Hot Dog Depot in Fort Mill at 86.

Weekly Summary

Total inspections: 57 | A grades: 54 | B grades: 2 | C grades: 1 |

Subway downgraded to C despite higher inspection score

Subway #29005, at 970 E. Liberty St. in York, received a C with 91 points during an Oct. 27 follow-up inspection, one week after receiving a B with 84 points.

Although the restaurant's numerical score improved by seven points, inspectors downgraded its letter grade because multiple priority food-safety violations had not been adequately corrected.

Inspectors again documented improper refrigeration temperatures, including sliced deli meats at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, sliced cheese and cut tomatoes at 46 degrees, and lettuce at 44 degrees. All exceeded the required maximum cold-holding temperature of 41 degrees.

The report also identified sticker residue on food containers stored as clean and the absence of valid food-handler and certified food protection manager documentation. The certification deficiencies were classified as consecutive violations that could be referred for enforcement.

The establishment also lacked sanitizer test strips, which the inspector provided during the visit.

The refrigeration and sanitizer testing issues were corrected during the inspection, but the residue on food containers remained unresolved. Another follow-up inspection was required within 10 days.

Yoshi Ramen cited for food temperatures, sanitation violations

Yoshi Ramen, at 2435 Highway SC 160 W. in Tega Cay, received a B with 82 points during a Nov. 2 routine inspection. Inspectors documented improper food temperatures, inadequate sanitizing procedures and several equipment and cleanliness violations.

Inspectors found chicken sitting on a preparation table at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, diced chicken in a walk-in cooler at 50 degrees and an opened container of soy sauce labeled for refrigeration at 80 degrees. All exceeded the required maximum cold-holding temperature of 41 degrees.

An employee was observed washing a cutting board without properly sanitizing it. Inspectors also found personal medication stored above and alongside dishes in the kitchen.

Additional violations included a rear door left open with holes in its screen, improperly stored tongs, rust and debris on walk-in cooler shelving and dirt buildup on the walk-in freezer floor. The establishment also could not provide food-handler documentation during the inspection.

Inspectors found that the three-compartment sink was not large enough to fully immerse the largest equipment and utensils. A spray nozzle extending below the sink's flood level was identified as a consecutive backflow-prevention violation that could be referred for enforcement.

The improper food temperatures, cutting board sanitation and medication storage violations were corrected during the inspection. The sink-size and backflow-prevention problems remained unresolved, and a follow-up inspection was required within 10 days.

Hot Dog Depot cited for improper food temperatures, storage

Hot Dog Depot, at 106 Clebourne St., Suite 101, in Fort Mill, received a B with 86 points during an Oct. 30 routine inspection. Inspectors documented improperly refrigerated food, raw hamburger patties stored above ready-to-eat hot dogs and food held beyond its required discard date.

Several foods in a reach-in cooler exceeded the maximum cold-holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit, including beef hot dogs and corn dogs at 52 degrees, pimiento cheese at 50 degrees, coleslaw and bratwurst at 49 degrees, sliced tomatoes at 48 degrees and sliced cheese at 47 degrees.

Inspectors also found beef hot dogs, jalapeño hot dogs and smoked bratwurst held beyond their designated discard dates. Additional violations included dented cans on a storage shelf and sanitizer solution measuring below 25 parts per million.

The report indicated that several violations, including improper refrigeration temperatures, raw meat storage and expired food, remained uncorrected during the inspection. The dented cans were addressed.

A follow-up inspection was required within 10 days. Hot Dog Depot received an A grade on Nov. 2, according to the subsequent inspection listing. A numerical score was not provided.

Circle M returns to A following last week's B

Circle M Food Shop #46, at 1662 E. Alexander Love Hwy. in York, received an A during a Nov. 2 follow-up inspection after earning a B with 85 points on Oct. 26.

The previous inspection identified improper food handling, missing date markings, a blocked handwashing sink and other sanitation violations. The new listing does not provide a numerical score for the A-grade follow-up.

Oct. 27–Nov. 2 Inspections

🟢 Rock Hill

AFC Sushi @ Harris Teeter — 2750 Celanese Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Chex Grill and Wings — 1912 Mt. Gallant Rd.,— A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Dunkin Donuts BR — 2677 Celanese Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Follow-up
First Watch #6076 — 2320 Cherry Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Follow-up
Food Lion #2537 Deli — 1720 Ebenezer Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Food Lion #2537 Market — 1720 Ebenezer Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Ford's Felt and Tavern — 1037 Camden Ave. — A — Oct. 29 — Follow-up
Harris Teeter #149 Deli — 2750 Celanese Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Harris Teeter #149 Market — 2750 Celanese Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Jimmy John's — 137 Herlong Ave. — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts — 1525 Celanese Rd. — A — Oct. 29 — Follow-up
Marts To Go 5 — 1312 Springsteen Rd. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Nessa Rees LLC — 546 N. Anderson Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Nessa Rees LLC — 546 N. Anderson Rd. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen — 1350 E. Main St. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen — 2445 Cherry Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
QuikTrip #1098 — 664 N. Anderson Rd. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
RoCo Rock Hill — 122 S. Oakland Ave. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Scooters Coffee — 2304 Cherry Rd. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Scott's Food Store — 860 Heckle Blvd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Shawkers of Rock Hill — 1415 E. Main St. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
Sullivan Middle School — 1825 Eden Terrace — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
Supreme Produce@Harris Teeter—2750 Celanese Rd.—A—Oct. 29—Routine
Sweet Frog — 572 John Ross Pkwy., Suite 105 — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Waffle House #2009 — 496 S. Herlong Dr. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up

🟢 Fort Mill

Domino's Store #5635 — 485 Tom Hall St., Suite 104 — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Food Lion #2204 Deli/Bakery — 1046 Regent Pkwy. — A — Oct. 30 — Routine
Fort Mill Elementary — 192 Springfield Pkwy. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Fort Mill Middle School — 200 Springfield Pkwy. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Hobo's — 213 Main St. — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Hot Dog Depot — 106 Clebourne St. — B — Oct. 30 — Routine
Hot Dog Depot — 106 Clebourne St. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
LPL Financial – Fort Mill — 1055 LPL Way — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Mai Sushi WM Fort Mill — 500 N. Dobys Bridge Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Penn Station East Coast Subs — 1754 SC-160 — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Project LeanNation Fort Mill — 1826 Hwy. 160, — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Schaeffler — 308 Springhill Farm Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine
Sugar Creek Elementary — 1475 Farm House Rd. — A — Oct. 30 — Routine
Supreme Produce@Harris Teeter—867 Stockbridge Dr.—A—Oct. 27 Routine
The Donut House — 2000 Hwy. 160 W. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
Walmart Deli Bakery — 500 N. Dobys Bridge Rd. — A — Oct. 27 — Routine

🟢 Clover

7-Eleven #38987A — 5990 Charlotte Hwy. — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Carolina Roots Coffee LLC — 1499 Hwy. 55 E. — A — Oct. 30 — Follow-up
Clover High Culinary Arts Ctr — 1625 Hwy. 55 E. — A — Oct. 29 — Follow-up
Kochi Japanese — 5360 Hwy. 557 — A — Oct. 29 — Routine
Zaxby's #A8 — 143 Hwy. 274 — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up

🟢 York

Circle M Food Shop — 1662 E. Alexander Love Hwy. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Food Lion Deli #2843 — 717 E. Liberty St. — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Hissho Sushi @ Food Lion — 717 E. Liberty St. — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Patterson Property LLC — 108 N. Congress St. — A — Oct. 30 — Routine
Sonic Drive In York — 1560 Alexander Love Hwy. — A — Oct. 30 — Routine
Subway #29005 — 970 E. Liberty St. — C — Oct. 27 — Follow-up
Towne Tavern York — 105 Garner St. — A — Nov. 2 — Follow-up
Walmart #1144 Deli/Bakery — 970 E. Liberty St. — A — Oct. 27 — Follow-up

🟢 Tega Cay

Napoli Pizzeria — 2435 Hwy. 160 W., Suite 112 — A — Nov. 2 — Routine
Yoshi Ramen — 2435 Hwy. SC 160 W. — B — Nov. 2 — Routine

🟢 Lake Wylie

McDonald's #33224 — 5262 Hwy. 557 — A — Oct. 30 — Routine

Source: South Carolina Department of Agriculture inspection activity. Each inspection entry is counted separately, including repeat visits.

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture assigns letter grades based on food-safety inspections. Follow-up inspections generally occur after violations identified during an earlier inspection and should not be interpreted as new routine inspections. Letter grades may also reflect unresolved violations rather than numerical scores alone.