Earth Fare Deli received a C on follow-up, while Dave’s Hot Chicken, John Boys and Charanda of Newport were graded B during Aug. 19–24 inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 56 food establishment inspections in York County and the surrounding coverage area from Aug. 19 through Aug. 24. Most establishments received A grades, but four inspections stood out with grades below A.

The most significant was Earth Fare Deli in Rock Hill, which received a C during a follow-up inspection after receiving a B the previous week. Dave’s Hot Chicken in Rock Hill and John Boys in Fort Mill received B grades on follow-up inspections, while Charanda of Newport in Rock Hill received a B during a routine inspection before improving to an A two days later.

🔴 Earth Fare Deli — C, 91

Earth Fare Deli, 725 Cherry Road, Rock Hill — C, 91 — Aug. 20 — Follow-up

Earth Fare Deli was downgraded to a C after inspectors found several priority violations from its Aug. 13 routine inspection remained unresolved.

The deli had received a B with a score of 82 on Aug. 13.

During the Aug. 20 follow-up, inspectors reported that a handwashing sink near the three-compartment sink still lacked a way for employees to dry their hands. Sanitizer at the three-compartment sink tested at 0 parts per million.

Inspectors also reported that butane containers and cleaning products remained stored with food products at a bakery preparation table. Personal items and over-the-counter medication were also stored at a bakery prep table.

The report states the facility was downgraded to a C because priority violations remained outstanding. Another follow-up inspection was required.

🟠 Dave's Hot Chicken — B, 92

Dave's Hot Chicken, 2476 Cherry Road, Rock Hill — B, 92 — Aug. 24 — Follow-up

Dave's Hot Chicken received a B after inspectors found chicken in a cook-line reach-in cooler at 45 degrees, above the required cold-holding temperature.

The violation was not corrected during the inspection and required verification. Inspectors said the restaurant was downgraded to a B because the cold-holding problem remained unresolved at the follow-up.

Inspectors also observed organic buildup inside soda-machine nozzles and reported that the drive-up window was not self-closing. Another follow-up was required.

🟠 Charanda of Newport — B, 85

Charanda of Newport, 4811 Old York Road, Rock Hill — B, 85 — Aug. 19 — Routine

Charanda of Newport received a B during its Aug. 19 routine inspection.

Inspectors reported salsa at 46 degrees and diced tomatoes on a tableside guacamole cart at 61 degrees. Containers of cooked and cooled mole and ranchero sauces were being held beyond their disposition dates. Those violations were corrected.

Inspectors also found stickers and sticker residue on dishes stored as clean, a consecutive violation that was not corrected during the inspection and could be referred for enforcement.

Other findings included an unlabeled spray bottle of cleaning solution, first-aid supplies stored above a food-preparation table and drain flies around the bar area.

A follow-up was conducted Aug. 21, when Charanda improved to an A grade.

🟠 John Boys — B, 98

John Boys, 140 Spratt Street, Fort Mill — B, 98 — Aug. 21 — Follow-up

John Boys received a B despite scoring 98 because of a consecutive plumbing violation.

Inspectors reported that the restaurant still lacked required backflow prevention at its mop sink. The violation was not corrected, and the report specifically states the establishment was downgraded to a B because of the consecutive violation.

No additional follow-up was required.

Other Aug. 19–24 Inspections

🟢 Rock Hill

ACE Sushi @ Earth Fare 250 — 725 Cherry Road — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
American Deli — 2186 Cherry Road, Suite 110 — A — Aug. 24 — Follow-up
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill — 354 Technology Ctr Way — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
Casa Del Agave — 2338 Dave Lyle Boulevard — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Charanda of Newport — 4811 Old York Road — A — Aug. 21 — Follow-up
China Kitchen — 1998 Cherry Road — A — Aug. 24 — Follow-up
Country Club Market — 2551 Saluda Street — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
Cracker Barrel #160 — 2140 Manna Court — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Grapevine of Riverwalk — 829 Terrace Park, — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
Hilltop Diner — 159 Neely Store Road — A — Aug. 19 — Routine
IHOP — 2797 Cherry Road — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
JRea Loaded Potato LLC — 1037 Camden Avenue — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
KamKam Chicken — 1818 Bagwell Circle — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Konnichiwa of Rock Hill—1423 Riverchase Boulevard—A— Aug. 24 — Routine
Lake Wylie Brewery—369 Hands Mill Highway — A — Aug. 19 — Follow-up
Las Americas Market — 1906 Cherry Road — A — Aug. 19 — Routine
Lesslie Food Shop — 2700 Lesslie Highway — A — Aug. 19 — Routine
McDonald's #26445 — 1998 Dave Lyle Boulevard — A — Aug. 19 — Routine
Olive Garden #1568 — 519 John Ross Parkway — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Pathways Community Ctr — 546 Cherry Road South — A — Aug. 19 — Routine
Richie's Italian Bistro — 819 Terrace Park, Suite 103 — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
SM Mart River Stop — 3900 Mt. Gallant Road — A — Aug. 21 — Routine
Staybridge Suites — 493 Galleria Boulevard — A — Aug. 21 — Routine
Taco Bell — 1055 Anderson Road — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Taqueria Juquila — 2215 India Hook Road — A — Aug. 21 — Follow-up
Taqueria La Manzanita — 1807 Cherry Road — A — Aug. 19 — Follow-up
The Mercantile — 153 E. White Street — A — Aug. 19 — Follow-up
Thompson Hospitality Services—1029 Crawford Road—A—Aug. 20—Routine
Tony's Cantina Mexican Grill — 652 Herrons Ferry Road — A — Aug. 20 — Routine

🟢 Fort Mill

Blue Bar and Smokehouse Cart — 1500 Fort Mill Parkway, Suite 111 — A — Aug. 21 — Routine
Carowinds Harmony Hall — 3900 Avenue of the Carolinas — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
Carowinds/The Grove — 3099 Avenue of the Carolinas — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
Charlotte/Fort Mill KOA — 940 Gold Hill Road — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Easto Wok & Hibachi — 1350 Highway 160 E. — A — Aug. 20 — Routine
Grapevine — 1012 Market Street — A — Aug. 24 — Routine
Los Aztecas — 741 Crossroads Plaza — A — Aug. 24 — Follow-up
MorningStar Fellowship Church — 375 Star Light Drive — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
Panda Express #2837 — 3900 Avenue of the Carolinas — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
Terminal A — 3900 Avenue of the Carolinas — A — Aug. 20 — Follow-up
The Plated Palette — 3555 Centre Circle — A — Aug. 21 — Routine

🟢 Clover

KFC/Taco Bell — 958 Bethel Street — A — Aug. 21 — Follow-up
Local Market #2 — 2170 Highway 321 N. — A — Aug. 21 — Follow-up
Victoria's Diner — 102 N. Main Street — A — Aug. 21 — Follow-up

🟢 York

BP Evergreen LLC — 1152 Chester Highway — A — Aug. 21 — Routine
Food Lion #2830 — 1095 Filbert Highway — A — Aug. 21 — Routine
Woodlands Grocery & Grill LLC — 606 N. Congress Street — A — Aug. 20 — Routine

🟢 Lake Wylie

Circle K Store #3968 — 4044 Charlotte Highway — A — Aug. 24 — Routine

🟢 Catawba

Parkis LLC — 5595 Highway 5 — A — Aug. 20 — Routine

Other Area Inspections

El Corral — 4205 Black Highway, Smyrna — A — Aug. 19 — Follow-up
Slick Willies Philly's & More — 2573 Catawba River Road, Fort Lawn — A — Aug. 24 — Routine

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 the same way as a new routine inspection.