4 SC Lowcountry restaurants got low health scores in May. See if they solved their issues
Four Beaufort County restaurants received C grades last month after their May South Carolina Department of Agriculture inspections. A C grade is the lowest possible grade.
Inspectors followed up with the four restaurants in June. Three managed to resolve their issues and receive a higher grade. Here’s where each restaurant stands in June:
D’Fuskie’s
D’Fuskie’s’ final May inspection netted the restaurant a C grade. Inspectors discovered organic growth on stored foods, a broken freezer and that deli meats had been repacked after their expiration dates.
A follow-up inspection carried out on June 5 found the restaurant had resolved its violations. The report shows D’Fuskie’s in compliance on all points, and gave the restaurant an A grade. No follow-up is required.
La Poblanita
La Poblanita in Bluffton received a C grade in May due to multiple violations. Inspectors saw employees fail to wash their hands after handling raw meats and foods with organic growth on them. A significant fly presence was seen in the cooking area, and the restaurant’s chocolate-dipped bananas were made at home rather than in the restaurant.
La Poblanita had a follow-up inspection on June 4 and received an A grade. The report shows no violations were found at the restaurant and no follow-up is required.
Pedro’s Tacos and Tequila
Pedro’s Tacos and Tequila received a C grade in May. Inspectors witnessed an employee not wash their hands before after handling uncooked food. Another employee handled prepared food with their bare hands. Flies were spotted in the kitchen and some foods lacked expiration labels.
Inspectors followed up on June 5 and the restaurant received another C grade. Inspectors once again spotted flies in the kitchen, as well as holes in the restaurant’s walls that lead directly outside. Inspectors will follow up again with the restaurant.
Surf’s Up Frosty Dog
Surf’s Up Frosty Dog received a C grade in the May inspections for rodent droppings, organic growth on an ice machine and a chemical container stored near food. In a follow-up inspection, the restaurant was found to have folded and moved its C grade label off of its door.
A follow-up inspection on June 8 netted it an A grade. The report shows the restaurant resolved its violations and was found compliant on all points. A follow-up is not required.
Inspection reports are publicly available and can be found here.