Eight Beaufort County food companies received “B” grades from the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control during health inspections in June:
The Berkeley Hall Clubhouse, located at 366 Good Hope Road in Bluffton, received an 88% (A) rating during a routine inspection on June 16. Although this usually earns a B grade, the company received an A grade and the opportunity to correct violations. The inspectors found that there were issues with dishwasher temperatures, cooked brisket was kept beyond the seven-day use-by date, consumer notices were not linked to relevant menu items, and the facility did not adhere to a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) kept security plan.
On a follow-up inspection on June 27, the clubhouse achieved a 98% (B) rating. This would normally merit an A grade, but the clubhouse received a B grade because of continued HACCP issues: thawed fish was not properly labelled.
The clubhouse was inspected again on June 28th and rated 100% (A).
Corner Perk, 1297 May River Road 11C in Bluffton, received a routine inspection on June 15th with an 80% (B) rating. Inspectors found problems with chlorine levels in the chemical dishwasher, refrigeration temperatures and containers of soap and bleach with no labels firmly on the bottles, pesticide stored near the dishwasher marked “residential use”, a crate of potatoes on the floor and appliances that need maintenance.
The café was inspected again on June 21 and received a rating of 100% (A).
Delcid la Moreliana, 802 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island, received a routine inspection on June 2nd with an 82% (B) rating. The inspectors found that the responsible person did not hold a certificate as a certified food protection manager; a hand basin in the kitchen had no paper towels; There was no chemical disinfectant in the manual rinsing process and the temperature during the last rinsing was too low. Pots, pans, and food storage containers were stored unclean; lack of a date marking policy; chemicals stored with food ingredients; two bowls of meat thawed at room temperature; several paper bags with food ingredients lay on the floor; individual service cups, takeaway trays, and napkins sat on the floor; there was no disinfectant for washing dishes; and a heavy accumulation of dirt and leftover food formed on the kitchen shelves and in the cupboards.
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The restaurant was inspected again on June 12 and received a rating of 95% (A) and again on June 22 and received a rating of 100% (A).
Ela’s on the Water, 1 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island, achieved a 94% (B) rating during a June 14 inspection, which was the result of a public complaint. A note from the inspector said the facility’s underground plumbing system was failing, causing gray water to flow back into the outdoor pool and parking lot. DHEC defines gray water as wastewater produced by appliances such as sinks, showers, and laundries.
The restaurant underwent a routine inspection on June 23 and received a score of 82% (B). The inspectors found that there was no chlorine present in the chemical dishwashing machine. issues with the holding temperature of cold foods, food refrigeration processes and the need for repairs to the walk-in cooler; hood filter with a thick layer of fat and dirt; Plumbing issues at the three compartment sink and from the restaurant to the outside sewage system; and dirt in the joints of the kitchen floor.
The restaurant was inspected again on June 29th and received a grade of 100% (A).
Lowcountry Produce, 1919 Trask Parkway in Seabrook, received a routine inspection on June 19th with an 84% (B) rating. Inspectors found a sink for washing hands with no detergent or paper towels, problems with holding temperature of cold food, food without a date stamp, etc. Open kitchen window with no way to keep pests out, presence of live cockroaches throughout the facility, coolers in need of repair, spilled grease and dirt on the floor behind the cooking area as well as damaged walls with peeling paint in the line area.
The restaurant was inspected again on June 29th and received a rating of 89% (B). Inspectors found that there were continuing problems with cold food storage and date marking, coolers in need of repair and kitchen walls were damaged and needed painting.
The restaurant was inspected again on July 5th and received a rating of 100% (A).
Okko, 95 Matthews Drive Suite C on Hilton Head Island, received an 81% (B) rating during a routine inspection on June 27th. The inspectors found a hand wash basin without detergent; debris on the icemaker pan and reflector plate; problems with the holding temperature of cold food; pest sprays and medicines stored next to food; boxes of food stored on the bottom of the freezer; cooler in need of repair; and the need to clean gaskets of the preparation unit, shelves throughout the facility, handles on radiators and hood filters.
The restaurant was inspected again on June 29th and received a rating of 100% (A).
Pizza Hut #34753, 35 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, received a 98% (B) rating when inspected on June 29 following a public complaint. That grade would normally earn an A grade, but according to the report, it was an ongoing violation: the running water in the three-compartment sink didn’t reach a high enough temperature. Previous inspection reports were not immediately available on the DHEC website.
The restaurant was inspected again on July 7th and received a rating of 100% (A).
Polanco Modern Mex Kitchen, 9 Market St. #1 in Beaufort, received an 82% (B) rating during a routine inspection on June 21st. The inspectors found that the responsible person did not hold a certificate as a certified food protection manager; there was one case of dry-stored corn with mold and pests; unclean plates were stacked and stored as clean; Plates and utensils were washed and rinsed but not disinfected; there was no food date marking system; the consumer notice on the menu was incomplete; the kitchen door stood open with no air curtains or screens; there were flies and cockroaches in the kitchen; used wipes were placed in polluted water; Disposable cups have been used as scoops in ingredient containers; there were no disinfectant test strips for the dishwashers; and the unisex toilet did not have a lidded bin.
The restaurant was inspected again on June 30th and received a rating of 97% (A).
What the grades mean
The examiners award a grade of A, B or C, depending on the conditions encountered. Points are awarded for various violations, and restaurants have the opportunity to fix the issues and improve their score.
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A: 88% to 100%
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B: 78% to 87%
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C: 77% or less
In June, DHEC recorded 155 inspections of restaurants, schools, businesses and other food establishments in Beaufort County. The authority publishes the results of these health checks on its website.
Newer food stickers include a QR code that customers can scan with their cell phones to view a food company’s latest report.
Below are the SC DHEC Beaufort County restaurant ratings for June 1-30, 2023.
At the top left of the table there is a field where you can search for a restaurant name. Please note that this month’s inspections take up two pages. Switch to page 2 at the top right.
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