South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Charleston area in August, from kitchens filled with flies to moldy food. 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 August.
The Shelter Kitchen and Bar at 202 Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant
The Shelter Kitchen and Bar had an inspection on Aug. 20 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed organic accumulation in the ice machine and on the can opener blade.
Certain foods were seen not kept at proper holding temperatures. Two bins of uncovered ice were seen potentially exposed to dust and grime contamination from above. Cook line equipment was seen excessively soiled.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 23 and got an A grade.
Agaves Cantina Mexican Restaurant at 2118 Hwy 41 in Mount Pleasant
Agaves Cantina had an inspection on Aug. 15 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed a pan of cooked pork being thawed on a shelf in dry storage at room temperature. Also observed pork thawing in a sink not completely submerged under cold running water.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 23 and got an A grade.
Blue’s Coastal Bar & Grill at 1905 Hwy 41 in Mount Pleasant
Blue’s Coastal Bar & Grill had an inspection on Aug. 9 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed an abundance of flies in the kitchen.
An excessive buildup of grease was seen on hood filters. Certain foods were seen not kept at proper holding temperatures.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 22 and got an A grade.
Buckshot’s Restaurant at 10030 Hwy 17 N in McClellanville
Buckshot’s Restaurant had an inspection on Aug. 1 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed a buildup of food debris on the outside of Ranch, slaw dressing and mustard bottles.
Potatoes were seen stored on the floor. Single-use items were also seen stored on the floor. The walk-in cooler was unable to maintain its minimum required temperature.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 14 and got an A grade.
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails at 735 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails had an inspection on Aug. 23 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed small flies hovering in soiled areas of the facility.
Mold was seen on sliced tomatoes and cheddar cheese. An open package of hummus and cooked pasta was seen stored without date marks. Ice was seen stored uncovered and exposed to dust and grime from above.
The chemical dish machine was not dispensing detergent.
A required followup inspection has not yet been held.
Shuang Xi Chinese Restaurant at 5070 International Blvd in N. Charleston
Shuang Xi Chinese Restaurant had an inspection on Aug. 2 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed chicken being held in a large, deep container, improperly cooling.
A big gap was seen in the back door that could let pests inside. There was no proper date marking for foods.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 12 and got an A grade.
Stone’s Throw Tavern at 3417 Shelby Ray Ct. in Charleston
Stone’s Throw Tavern had an inspection on Aug. 20 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed restricted use pesticides in the facility.
Food debris buildup was seen on the can opener. Certain foods were seen not kept at proper holding temperatures. The back door was not sealed properly. The back room water heater was seen draining water into buckets. Grease and dust buildup was seen on hoods of the main cook line.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on Aug. 29 and got an A grade.
Ty’s Roadside at 713 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant
Ty’s Roadside had an inspection on Aug. 30 and got a B grade.
An inspector observed flies present in the dish room and bar areas.
An employee was seen preparing ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Raw beef, lemons and cooked pasta were seen stored on the same pan.
Meatballs in sauce were seen not allowed to cool properly. Cutting boards were seen discolored.
A required followup inspection has not yet been held.
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