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Recent restaurant inspections: Find out who didn’t get ‘A’ grade in the Myrtle Beach area

By Gail Traver

Each week the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control performs routine and follow-up restaurant inspections in South Carolina, we receive a report for the Myrtle Beach area and can see how our local restaurants scored.

Three restaurant’s in the Myrtle Beach area did not receive a high enough score to earn an “A” in routine restaurant inspections recently performed by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Here are the results from the reports:

  1. Harry The Hats in Myrtle Beach received 80 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 13 according to the report they will receive a follow-up inspection within the next 10 days.

  2. Inlet Provision Company in Murrells Inlet received 85 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 9. according to the report they will receive a follow-up inspection within the next 10 days.

  3. Smuggler’s Den in Murrells Inlet received 80 percent “B”in a routine inspection on Jan. 12 according to the report they will receive a follow-up inspection within the next 10 days.

These facilities will receive a follow-up inspection within 10 days, according to the SC food grade report.

Last week it was reported that eight restaurant’s in the Myrtle Beach area did not receive a high enough scores to earn an “A” in routine restaurant inspections which were recently performed by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Five of those eight restaurants received follow-up inspections and here are the results from the reports:

  1. Daddio’s in Little River received 78 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 6. Daddio’s has not had a follow-up inspection at the time of this most recent report.
  2. Bojangle’s in Loris received 79 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 4. They had a follow-up inspection on Jan. 6 and received 93 percent “A” score.

  3. Early Riser Diner in Myrtle Beach received 83 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 5. Early Rise Diner had a follow-up inspection on Jan. 12 and received 98 percent “A” score.

  4. Golden Kitchen in Surfside Beach received 81 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan 5. Golden Kitchen received a follow-up inspection on Jan. 13 and received 98 percent “A” score.

  5. Ocean Lakes - Meet & Eat in Myrtle Beach received 83 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 3. Ocean Lakes - Meet & Eat had a follow-up inspection on Jan. 12 and received 93 percent “A” score.

  6. Sushi King Steak and Seafood in Myrtle Beach received 78 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 3. Sushi King Steak and Seafoood has not had a follow-up inspection at the time of this most recent report.

  7. Waffle House #1626 in Myrtle Beach received 83 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan. 4. Waffle House #1626 had a follow-up inspection on Jan. 13 and received 95 percent “A” score.

  8. Crooked Hammock Brewery in Myrtle Beach received 82 percent “B” in a routine inspection on Jan 3. Crooked Hammock Brewery has not had a follow-up inspection at the time of this most recent report.

Take a look at how your favorite restaurants did in these latest inspections.

Here is the list for the week of Jan. 09 - Jan. 13, 2023.

  • 212 Meal Prep, 2153 S.C. 544 Unit A, Conway, F, 98
  • 701 Stop, 5638 U.S. 701 N., Conway, F, 100
  • Alyses, 1040 U.S. 17 Bus., S., Surfside Beach, F, 100
  • Atlas Tap House, 1004 Chester St., Myrtle Beach, R, 88
  • Aunny’s, 926 Front St., Georgetown, F, 92
  • Baltyk Foods, 2701 N. Kings Hwy., Ste. 1, Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Bar-B-Que House, 1205 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, R, 95
  • Bellissimo Pizza, 2608 Main St., Unit 1, Conway, R, 88
  • Benjamins Bakery & Cafe, 810 3rd Ave. S., Surfside Beach, F, 98
  • Blitzburgh Sports Bar & Grill, 3100 U.S. 17 N., Murrells Inlet, R, 89
  • Boardwalk Billys, 1407 13th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Bob Evans Restaurant #407, 175 Brookton Cir., Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • Bojangles #1330, 1617 Church St., Conway, R, 96
  • Bojangles #716, 3710 Renee Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Brasa Viva Restaurant Bar & Gr, 4505 Socastee Blvd., Unit C, Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Buoy’s Beach Bar And Grill, 93 S Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Burger King, 2330 U.S. 501 E., Conway, F, 96
  • Burger King, 9650 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Captain D’s #3268, 1204 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Chick-Fil-A, 85 Rodeo Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Chick-Fil-A 501 Conway, 1613 Church St., Conway, R, 98
  • China Chef, 756 Mink Ave., Murrells Inlet, R, 97
  • China Dragon, 7701 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • China King Restaurant, 1011 U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Circle K Store #0791, 315 Church St., Georgetown, R, 99
  • Circle K Store #3491, 49 Blackgum Rd., Pawleys Island, R, 98
  • Circle K Store #3873, 1802 South Island Rd., Georgetown, R, 98
  • Coldstone Creamery, 4000 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Cook Out, 2470 U.S. 501 E., Conway, F, 100
  • Creative Catering Of Mb Llc, 2694 S.C. 90, Conway, R, 96
  • Dairy Queen, 2103 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 999 U.S. 17 Bus., Surfside Beach, R, 97
  • Ducks Dance Club, 229 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Dunkin #363107, 1937 Mr Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Dunkin Donuts, 4883 U.S. 501 Unit A, Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • Early Riser Diner, 4016 River Oaks Dr., Unit 17, Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Eggs Up Grill, 2246 U.S. 501 E., Conway, F, 100
  • Fast Greek Cafe, 2060 Oakheart Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Fast Greek Cafe, 2060 Oakheart Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Fat Boys, 3415 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 98
  • Fire And Smoke Gastropub, 411 79th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Food Lion #100 Deli, 6103 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 99
  • Food Lion #2808 Deli, 3924 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • Fox’s Pizza Den-Socastee, 4620 Dick Pond Rd., Unit B, Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Fuji Japanese, 2608 Main St., Conway, R, 99
  • Gemma’s Caffe, 3711 Palmetto Pointe Blvd., #4, Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • Georgetown Co Detention Center, 2394 Browns Ferry Rd., Georgetown, R, 95
  • Golden Kitchen, 820 Surfside Dr., Surfside Beach, F, 98
  • Hampton Inn Georgetown, 420 Marina Dr., Georgetown, R, 95
  • Hardee’s #1672 - Georgetown, 1311 Church St., Georgetown, F, 93
  • Harry The Hats, 351 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 80
  • Hibachi 88, 3501 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Hooks, 1902 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 89
  • Hot Stacks Pancake House, 9707 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Hot Tomato, 406 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Hwy 55 Burgers,Shakes&Fries-Mi, 4390 U.S. 17 Bypass, Unit C1, Murrells Inlet, R, 95
  • Ichiro’s Express, 2450 U.S. 501, Conway, F, 100
  • Inlet Provision Company, 4891 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 85
  • Joe’s Crab Shack, 1219 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Kosta Bowls, 2954 Howard Ave., Unit C, Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Kroger #020 Deli, 781 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Kwik-E-Mart, 1199 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • La Ceiba Restautant, 311 Highway 15 Suite C, Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • La Poblana Restaurant, 1480 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Lil Tokyo, 780 Coastal Grand Cir., Myrtle Beach, R, 88
  • Loleo Juice, 2922 Howard Ave., Unit B, Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Main Street Cafe, 313 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Manny’s Deli, 5702-A S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Mcdonald’s #07648, 4500 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Mcdonald’s #31323, 9527 S.C. 707, Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Mcdonalds 82nd #38907, 8015 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • Meals On Wheels Of Horry Co, 2250 U.S. 501 E., Conway, F, 100
  • Mon Cafe Japan, 2734 A Beaver Run Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Murrells Inlet Elks Lodge 2797, 3816 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 97
  • Myrtlewood Golf Course, 4801 U.S. 17, Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Naturaly Healthy, 649 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Nirvana Indian Cuisine, 1711 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Noodles & Company, 116 Loyola Dr., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Ny Pizza Kitchen Main St, 227 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Ocean Lakes - Meet N Eat, 6001 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 93
  • Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, 2859 U.S. 17 S., Garden City, R, 94
  • Original Benjamin’s, 9593 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Panda, 3767 Renee Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Panda Express, 112 Loyola Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Panthers, 13812 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, F, 98
  • Papa John’s Pizza #321, 1102 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Peachtree Groceries, 7981 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Pearls, 3106 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • Pizza Hut #012864 (Georgetown), 530 Church St., Georgetown, R, 97
  • Pizza Hut 30581, 1610-A Church St., Conway, R, 95
  • Pizzatown, 1867 S.C. 544, Unit D, Conway, R, 90
  • Popeyes, 1402 Church St., Conway, F, 100
  • Popeyes Of Myrtle Beach, 5910 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 88
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 401 Hospitality Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Queenie B’s Sweets & Treats, 3826 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Refuel 51, 6151 S.C. 707, Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, 2920 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • River City Cafe, 5835 Dick Pond Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, 201 Graduate Rd., Unit 109, Conway, F, 100
  • Rustic Roast, 182 Waccamaw Medical Park Ct., Conway, R, 100
  • Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern, 1004 Glenforest Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Sam’s Southern Eatery, 2635 Main St., Conway, R, 97
  • Scotchman #3058, 3410 U.S. 501 W., Conway, F, 100
  • Scotchman #3121, 104 Seaborn Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Scotchman #3123, 3774 Renee Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Sea View Inn, 414 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, R, 91
  • Sm Mart Georgetown, 3508 S. Fraser St., Georgetown, R, 98
  • Smuggler’s Den, 4660 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, R, 80
  • Sol Y Luna, 4270 River Oaks Dr., Suite B, Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Speedway #4564, 401 Church St., Georgetown, R, 94
  • Speedway #4593, 9842 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island, R, 93
  • Spice C Llc, 2246 U.S. 501 E., Suite A & B, Conway, F, 98
  • St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Dr., Pawleys Island, R, 99
  • Starbucks Coffee #18901, 10835 Kings Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Starbucks Coffee #27878, 7955 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Subway #3224, 3400 S. Fraser St., Georgetown, R, 92
  • Sunhouse Petroleum #11, 2698 S.C. 90, Conway, F, 98
  • Take A Bite, 2270 U.S. 501 E., Conway, R, 100
  • The Porch, 4211 Peachtree Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • The Trestle Bakery, 322 Main St., Conway, F, 99
  • Toasted Tee Pub And Grub, 911 Riverwood Dr., Murrells Inlet, F, 100
  • Tortas Y Licuados La Poblanita, 311 Hwy 15 Hewitt Plaza Unit B, Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 201 Graduate Dr., Ste. 103, Conway, R, 93
  • Villa Tuscanna, 97 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Vinny’s Cafe, 804 Inlet Square Dr., Unit H, Murrells Inlet, R, 97
  • Wachesaw Plantation - Kimbel’s, 1623 Pond Rd., Murrells Inlet, R, 90
  • Wachesaw Pool Snack Bar, 1903 Governors Landing, Murrells Inlet, R, 98
  • Waffle House #1505, 110 Seaborn Dr., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Waffle House #1626, 105 N. Strand Pkwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 95
  • Waffle House Unit 1988, 1528 S.C. 544, Conway, R, 93
  • Wedgefield Country Club, 129 Club Hose Ln., Georgetown, R, 95
  • Wedgefield Manor House, 129 Club House Ln., Georgetown, R, 100
  • Whiskey Beach Bar & Grill, 9668 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course, 900 Harrellson Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Yamato Steak House, 1213 Celebrity Sq., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Zaxby’s #7301 Conway, 1623 Church St., Conway, R, 99

    • Inspection Rating Key

      A | 100 - 88 - The retail food establishment earned more than 87 points. Food safety practices appeared to meet the requirements of Regulation 61-25.

      B | 87 - 78 - The retail food establishment earned 78-87 points. Food safety practices need improvement.

      C | 77 & Below - The retail establishment earned less than 78 points. Food safety practices need significant improvement.

      R | Indicates a Routine Inspection - Unannounced and conducted on a frequency determined by the facility’s Risk Category on a frequency of one to four times a year.

      F | Indicates a Follow-Up Inspection - Conducted within ten days of a Routine Inspection that requires follow-up verification.

    This story was originally published January 20, 2023 at 9:18 AM.

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