Greenville County restaurant food grades: Food stored below raw chicken, buildup on utensils

Greenville County restaurant food grades: Food stored below raw chicken, buildup on utensils

Greenville County restaurants faced scrutiny in July as several establishments received “C” food inspection grades for violations ranging from food storage mishaps to cleanliness issues. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) conducted routine inspections and identified multiple violations that posed potential health risks to patrons.

Key Findings:

During the inspections, SCDA inspectors discovered a variety of violations, including:

• Food stored below raw chicken
• Buildup on utensils
• Misdated products
• Food stored below recommended temperatures

Violation Categories:

SCDA classifies violations into two categories:

• Priority Violations: These violations pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness.
• Foundation Violations: These violations are contributing factors that could lead to illness.

Inspection Grades:

Food establishments with scores below 78 out of 100 require significant improvements to their practices. A “C” grade is given to restaurants that fall into this category, prompting a follow-up inspection within 10 days to ensure corrective actions are taken.

July 2024 Inspection Highlights:

Several Greenville County restaurants received “C” grades in July, with violations that needed to be addressed immediately. Some of the notable findings include:

Arizona Steakhouse:

Location: 3952 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville

Violations: Debris buildup on utensils, no temperature control for safety food items, improper date marking.

Initial Score: 71 out of 100

Follow-Up: Pending as of August 9.

Bul Go Gi – Korean Grill:

Location: 2435 E. North St 111-A, Greenville

Violations: Improper storage of raw beef, misdated products exceeding recommended timeframe.

Initial Score: 82 out of 100

Follow-Up: Received an A grade after corrective actions.

Konnichiwa of Greenville:

Location: 101 Falls Park Drive, Greenville

Violations: Raw food stored below ready-to-eat items, temperature control issues.

Initial Score: 76 out of 100

Follow-Up: Pending as of August 9.

La Choza:

Location: 6245 White Horse Rd., Greenville

Violations: Lack of date markings on cooked food, condensate dripping into dishwashing sink.

Initial Score: 84 out of 100

Follow-Up: Received an A grade after corrective actions.

Lin’s Asian Cafe #1:

Location: 850 E. Suber Rd., Greer

Violations: Improper food labeling, potential contamination risks.

Initial Score: 80 out of 100

Follow-Up: Pending as of August 9.

Shortfields in Travelers Rest:

Location: 24 S. Main St, Travelers Rest

Violations: Food storage temperature issues, improper food handling.

Initial Score: 87 out of 100

Follow-Up: Received an A grade after corrective actions.

Voila:

Location: 755 Hammett Bridge, Greer

Violations: Lack of prep or discard dates on food items, exceeding storage timeframes.

Initial Score: 87 out of 100

Follow-Up: Received an A grade after corrective actions.

Stay Informed:

For a comprehensive look at food grade reports in Greenville and throughout South Carolina, visit the SCDA’s Food Grades database here. Stay informed about food safety practices in your area to make informed dining choices.