Food

6 Myrtle Beach area locations get slapped with low scores in recent restaurant inspections

By Gail Traver
File Art/The Sun News

Whether you’re heading out to do some grocery shopping, stopping for gas and a cold fountain beverage, or just going out for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.

You may want to take a minute look at the most recent inspection scores and see how your favorite’s scored.

All 177 facilities in the Myrtle Beach area received either routine or follow-up inspections in this week’s Myrtle Beach area restaurant inspections.

Six of these facilities did not score an “A” grade according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Actually there were two with a “C” grade:

  1. El Super De Myrtle Beach, a Mexican grocery store located at 4977 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach received a routine inspection on Feb. 7 and scored 69 percent “C” grade. A follow-up inspection was performed on Feb. 8 for the violations a 98 percent “A” grade was received.
  2. Key West Crazy, a restaurant and bar located at 4492 Waterfront Ave., Little River received a routine inspection on Feb. 8 and scored 80 percent “B” grade. A follow-up inspection is to be performed within 10 days.
  3. Piggly Wiggly #183, a grocery store located at 122 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach received a routine inspection of the Bakery and Deli on Feb. 7 and scored 83 percent “B” grade. A follow-up inspection is to be performed within 10 days.
  4. Scotchman #3225 Shell, a convenience store located at 4101 Postal Way, Myrtle Beach received a routine inspection on Feb. 8 and scored 75 percent “C” grade. A follow-up inspection is to be performed within 10 days.
  5. Surfside Jenny’s, a breakfast spot located at 1013 Glenn’s Bay Rd., Surfside Beach received a routine inspection on Feb. 7 and scored a 78 percent “B” grade. A follow-up inspection is to be performed within 10 days.
  6. Tavern in Surfside, a bar and restaurant located at 8739 U.S. 17 Bypass, S., Surfside Beach received a routine inspection on Feb. 8 and scored a 80 percent “B” grade. A follow-up inspection is to be performed within 10 days.

Here is the list for the week of Feb. 06 - Feb. 10, 2023

  • 45th Ave. Deli, 4515 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Applewood House Of Pancakes, 14361 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island, R, 89
  • Arbys #6501, 1616 Church St., Conway, R, 96
  • Arbys #673, 2303 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Bagel Factory, 763 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Bar 521, 2921 Georgetown Hwy., Georgetown, F, 100
  • Barfield’s Bar & Grille, 4803 U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, F, 95
  • Beach Cafe, 7223 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Beach Front Kitchen & Bar, 201 C-1 74th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Ben & Jerry’s, 10835 Kings Rd., Suite 701, Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Bennett’s Calabash #3, 2900 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Best Of Philly, 702 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Big D’s Bar B Que Trough, 2917 U.S. 501 W., Conway, R, 92
  • Blue Elephant Thai Cuisine, 4493 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, F, 98
  • Bob Evans Restaurant #249, 3384 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Boulineau’s Shell, 318 Sea Mountain Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Briarcliffe Rv Clubhouse, 10495 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 99
  • Burkys, 3901 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Burning Ridge Golf Course, 500 Burning Ridge Rd., Conway, R, 99
  • Burning Ridge Golf Course, 500 Burning Ridge Rd., Conway, F, 100
  • Captain Archie’s, 2200 Little River Neck Rd., North Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Carolina Tavern, 852 Mall Dr., Murrells Inlet, F, 100
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill #9105, 1015 N. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • Chanti’s Inc, 104-A Laurel St., Conway, F, 100
  • Chili Frito, 4022 River Oaks Dr., Unita10, Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • China Town, 2608 Main St., # G, Conway, R, 91
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2290 U.S. 501 E., Conway, R, 98
  • Christine Brown, 4131 Maple St., Loris, F, 100
  • Cici’s Pizza, 3533 Northgate Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Circle K #0431, 9701 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Compass Rose, 2311 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Crepe Creation Cafe, 4012 Deville St., Unit 150, Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Dairy Queen Carolina Forest, 101 Orchard Dr., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Dilisi’s On The Beach, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Domino’s Pizza #5663, 1227 16th Ave., #102, Conway, R, 100
  • Dough Boys Ny Style Pizzeria, 2696 Beaver Run Blvd., Unit E, Surfside Beach, F, 98
  • Edible Arrangements, 4440 U.S. 17 Bypass, Unit A3, Murrells Inlet, R, 99
  • Eggs Up Grill - Litchfield, 115 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island, R, 99
  • El Buen Sabor Mexican & Centro, 4765 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill, 2738 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, R, 88
  • El Ranchito Salvadoreno, 4339 Sea Mountain Hwy., Little River, R, 96
  • El Super De Myrtle Beach, 4977 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 69
  • El Super De Myrtle Beach, 4977 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Firehouse Subs #159, 1610 U.S. 17 Bus S., Unit E, Surfside Beach, F, 98
  • Firehouse Subs Myrtle Ridge, 152-A Middle Ridge Ave., Conway, R, 96
  • Food Lion #1595 Deli, 2608 Main St., Conway, F, 97
  • Georgio’s Pizza I, 211 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Golden China Restaurant, 1867 S.C. 544, Unit A, Conway, R, 90
  • Graham’s Landing, 5225 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, F, 95
  • Grand Slam Cafe, 7066 S.C. 90, Longs, R, 95
  • Grande Dunes Resort Club, 8700 Golf Village Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Grecian Corner, 9606 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Grind, 5009 Main St., Loris, F, 100
  • Hachiya Express Surside Inc, 2735 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, R, 89
  • Hardees #1500259, 1506 Church St., Conway, R, 97
  • Hgtc Baking Kitchen 1&2, 920 Crabtree Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Hgtc Production &Outdoor, 920 Crabtree Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Hgtc Teaching Kitchen 1 & 2, 920 Crab Tree Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Homewood Depot, 2921 U.S. 701 N., Conway, R, 88
  • Hong Kong, 3387 S.C. 9 E., Little River, R, 88
  • Hong Kong, 775 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 97
  • Hooks, 1902 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Hooters S Myrtle Beach, 3901 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Hot Stacks, 87 N. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Hug A Mug Cafe, 1626 U.S. 17 S., Suite E, North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Hurricane Jules, 4499 Mineola Ave., Little River, R, 90
  • Ihop, 700 N. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Inlet Sports Lodge, 4600 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 89
  • Jersey Mikes, 3771 Renee Dr., Suite 24, Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Jersey Mikes Nmb, 515 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs, 1550 Farrow Pkwy., Ste. A, Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs, 2676 Church St., Unit B, Conway, R, 96
  • Jerusalem, 7211 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, 1114 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Kaminskys Deli, 7223 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Key West Crazy, 4492 Waterfront Ave., Little River, R, 80
  • Klocker’s Tavern, 4807 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • Kosta Bowls, 412 Main St., Conway, R, 97
  • Kroger #016 Deli, 9610 Kings Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Landshark Bar & Grill Barefoot, 4846 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Lazer’s Pizza, 1450 U.S. 17 Bus. N., Surfside Beach, F, 95
  • Legends Restaurant & Lounge, 1500 Legends Dr., Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Little Caesars Pizza 110, 117 D Rivertown Blvd., Conway, F, 99
  • Los Compadres, 4528 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Magoo’s, 3308 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 95
  • Malibu Of Surfside, 815 Surfside Dr., Surfside Beach, R, 88
  • Mango Thai Cuisine, 2520 U.S. 17 S. Bus., Garden City, F, 99
  • Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, 9906 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 95
  • Masala, 4025 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Mcdonald’s #03464 Conway, 1622 U.S. 501, Conway, R, 96
  • Mcdonald’s #26233, 596 U.S. 701 N., Loris, F, 97
  • Mcdonalds Surfside #38987, 5900 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Mod Pizza, 1370 S. Commons Dr., Ste. 103, Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Moes Southwest Grill, 181 Brookton Cir., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Murphy Express, 577 International Dr., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Murphy’s Law, 4204 Carolina Ex., Myrtle Beach, R, 91
  • Myrtle Beach Conv C Stand 2, 2102 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Myrtle Beach Conv C Stand 3, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Myrtle Beach Conv C Stand 4, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Myrtle Beach Conv C Stand 6, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Mystic Lobster Roll, 761 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Nacho Hippo, 1160 Farrow Pkwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Ned Donkle Concession Stand, 704 33rd Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Nonna’s Taste Of Italy, 2132 Oakheart Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Nonna’s Taste Of Italy, 2132 Oakheart Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Old Fish House, 807 Front St., Georgetown, F, 96
  • Omega Pancake, 1617 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, F, 100
  • Osaka Sushi Buffet, 794 Oak Forest Ln., Myrtle Beach, R, 92
  • Paisano Of Surfside, 720 U.S. 17 Bus. N., Unit C, Surfside Beach, R, 91
  • Panera Bread #4964, 1296 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, R, 96
  • Panthers Express, 3886 U.S. 701 N., Conway, F, 100
  • Parkway Tavern, 2126 S.C. 9 E., Longs, R, 97
  • Pasteles Reina & Bakery, 539 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Pee Dee Exchange, 6450 U.S. 378, Conway, R, 90
  • Piggly Wiggly #183 Deli/Bakery, 122 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, R, 83
  • Piggly Wiggly #80 Deli, 15 W. Ashland St., Andrews, R, 88
  • Pizza Hyena, 13 S. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach, F, 95
  • Poppy’s Burgers & Subs, 3290 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, F, 100
  • Putters Pub, 5183 Barefoot Bridge Rd., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • R&J Seafood, 1620 U.S. 701 N., Loris, F, 97
  • Reserve Golf Club, 18 Reserve Dr., Pawleys Island, R, 89
  • Reserve Harbour Yacht Club, 2039 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island, R, 92
  • Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, 2920 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • River Street Sweets, 4820 S. Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Route 17 Road House Bar & Gril, 4711 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Russell’s Seafood Grill, 4906 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 98
  • Ryan’s Deli-Cafe, 3481 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Sam’s Place, 116 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Sarabella’s Italian Deli, 683 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • Scores Sports Bar, 3562 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, R, 88
  • Scotchman #3117, 489 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Scotchman #3225, 4101 Postal Way, Myrtle Beach, R, 75
  • Scotchman #3226, 300 Hilton Rd., Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Seawitch Cafe, 3020 Nevers St., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Serafino’s, 587 Burcale Rd., Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Sheraton Conc. Stand @ Mb Conv, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Sleep Inn Of Conway, 3345 U.S. 501 W., Conway, R, 97
  • Snooky’s On The Water, 4495 Baker St., Little River, F, 95
  • Southern Hops Brewing Company, 5148 U.S. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, R, 88
  • Speedway # 4587, 2949 U.S. 501 E., Aynor, R, 99
  • Speedway #4592, 4326 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, R, 95
  • Speedway #4594, 6869 S.C. 90, Longs, R, 90
  • Speedy Gamboa Mexican Cuisine, 1300 F - 106 S.C. 544, Conway, F, 96
  • Spiros Pancake House, 1100 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, R, 93
  • Starbucks Coffee, 4750 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, F, 99
  • Starbucks Coffee Co #56446, 4517 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Subway #17631, 3300-B U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Subway #24384, 3944 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, F, 99
  • Subway #29390, 550 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Subway #4281, 2430 U.S. 501, Conway, R, 98
  • Subway #4281-1@Walmart, 151 Myrtle Ridge Dr., Conway, R, 96
  • Subway #4281-1@Walmart, 151 Myrtle Ridge Dr., Conway, F, 100
  • Sugar Kingdom, 1111 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, R, 93
  • Sunhouse Petroleum #19, 135 U.S. 501 W., Galivants Ferry, R, 93
  • Sunup Sports Pub, 4520 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 97
  • Surfside Jenny’s, 1013 Glenns Bay Rd., Surfside Beach, R, 78
  • Sweet Molly’s Creamery, 4728 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, R, 100
  • Tavern In Surfside, 8739 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Surfside Beach, R, 80
  • Thai In Town, 110 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, F, 100
  • The Brass Tap, 3090 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • The Local Bar & Kitchen, 1525 13th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Tidewater Grill And Bistro, 2100 Old U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, R, 89
  • Tiger Mart #11 Aynor, 2841 U.S. 501, Aynor, R, 98
  • Travinia Italian Kitchen, 4011 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1400 U.S. 17 N., Unit 4, North Myrtle Beach, F, 96
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe -Mi, 11990 U.S. 17 Bypass, Unit 1, Murrells Inlet, F, 100
  • Veteran’s Cafe And Grille, 3544 Northgate Blvd., Myrtle Beach, R, 90
  • Village Bar And Grille, 4016 River Oaks Dr., Unit C1, Myrtle Beach, F, 98
  • Waffle House #1812, 2920 U.S. 501, Aynor, R, 96
  • Wal-Mart #5705 Bakery, 545 Garden City Conn., Murrells Inlet, R, 98
  • Wal-Mart #5705 Deli, 545 Garden City Conn., Murrells Inlet, R, 98
  • Wal-Mart #5705 Deli, 545 Garden City Conn., Murrells Inlet, F, 100
  • Wendy’s, 702 Church St., Conway, R, 89
  • Wendy’s #206, 3201 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, R, 94
  • Winyah One Stop, 4201 Highmarket St., Georgetown, R, 88
  • You Eat I Bake, 2834 Howard Ave., Suite A, Myrtle Beach, R, 98
  • Zardin, 3077 Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach, R, 94


  • Inspection 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 February 16, 2023 at 11:04 AM.

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