South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Charleston area in July, from rat dropping found throughout a restaurant to rodents eating into stored food and an abundance of flies. The state regularly releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments in the Charleston area.
Here are the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings in July.
Charleston Sports Pub at 1989 Maybank Hwy in Charleston
Charleston Sports Pub had an inspection on July 25 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed fluid dripping on food in the freezer. Also observed were three containers of cooked chicken wings stored without date marks.
Raw meat, black beans, sliced cheese, rice and sugar were seen stored uncovered. Food storage containers were seen unclean to sight and touch. Organic residue was seen on the bar nozzle holder and edge of the ice bin.
Pint glasses were seen stored lip surface down on a discolored cloth. Black discoloration was seen on cutting boards. An accumulation of grease was seen on equipment on the cook line.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on July 29 and got an A grade.
Saveurs du Monde Café at 22 Westedge in Charleston
Saveurs du Monde Café had an inspection on July 18 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed packages of granola, powdered sugar and grain with chew holes in them from rodents. Also observed were flies around the bar.
Bulk foods were seen in rolling bins where food inside had other food that had fallen in it because it was not properly closed or covered. Also seen was food stored on the floor.
An accumulation of organic material was seen in the ice machine.
The restaurant had a followup inspection on July 22 and got another C grade.
Taco Boy at 106 E Ashley Ave. in Folly Beach
Taco Boy had an inspection on July 23 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed organic matter on the can opener blade and in the ice machine. Also observed was bulk food and a pot of queso stored on the floor.
Certain foods were seen not kept at proper holding temperatures. Cleaned dish ware was seen placed in soiled containers. Glasses were seen stored lip contact surface down on a corroded shelf.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on July 26 and got an A grade.
Long Island Cafe at 1515 Palm Blvd. in Isle of Palms
Long Island Cafe had an inspection on July 22 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed an abundance of flies in the kitchen.
A employee was seen touching their hair and then not wash hands before serving plates of food. A server was seen eating in the kitchen.
Organic matter was seen in the ice machine. A buildup of organic matter was seen on the bar drink dispenser.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on July 29 and got an A grade.
Sunsets Waterfront Dining at 97 Ronnie Boats Blvd. in Mount Pleasant
Sunsets Waterfront Dining had an inspection on July 24 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed rodent droppings in the dry storage room, under a sink and on a shelf on the cook line. Also observed were house flies in the facility.
Organic accumulation was found in three ice machines. Rust accumulation was seen on the food contact side of sauté pans.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on July 29 and got an A grade.
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