Myrtle Beach area kitchen found with grease and grime, according to reports

Last week we reported the following 3 restaurant’s having low scores during routine inspections ( week of March 13 - March 17)

Each of the 3 restaurants had a follow-up inspection and here are the results:

This information is provided by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control

1. Indulge Italian Eatery, located at 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd. #4, Myrtle Beach received a follow-up inspection on March 23 and scored 99 percent a “A” grade according to the SC Food Grade Report.
2. Rockefellers Raw Bar, located at 3613 U.S. 17, N. Myrtle Beach received a follow-up inspection on March 23 and scored 98 percent a “A” grade according to the SC Food Grade Report.

The following restaurant received a follow-up inspection this week and still did not receive a passing grade. Inspectors cited restaurant with a “C” due to non-compliance of priority violations from previous routine inspection.

Here is last week’s report (3/13-3/17) :

1. Scatori’s Pizzeria, located at 1399 S. Commons Dr., Myrtle Beach received a routine inspection on March 15 and scored 78 percent a “B” grade. The following was noted on the inspectors report: Observed pizza sauce at 45 degrees in the walk-in cooler, Observed cooked risotto at 45 degrees in the walk-in cooler. Ready to eat foods, prepared and held beyond 24 hours, without any date markings, walk-in cooler: cooked pastas, cooked ground beef, cut meats were some of the items discovered. Cutting boards with stained surfaces, indicating they are no longer easily cleanable, grease and grime accumulation on the exterior of kitchen equipment, soiled floors and walls throughout the kitchen. A follow-up inspection will be performed within 10 days according to the SC Food Grade Report.

Here is this week’s report (3/20-3/24) :

1. Scatori’s Pizzeria, located at 1399 S. Commons Dr., Myrtle Beach received a follow-up inspection on March 24 and scored 83 percent for the second week in a row, inspectors noted on the report that a “C” grade was posted for non-compliance. The following was noted on the inspectors report: Walk-in cooler: butter 46 degrees, cooked pasta 44 degrees, ham 44 degrees. The walk-in cooler is not maintaining a cabinet temperature of 41 F or less. The cabinet temperature was measured at 56 degrees with the inspector’s Thermapen for a minimum of 3 minutes. Observed an accumulation of grease of the exterior of cooking equipment, soiled floors and walls throughout the kitchen. “C” grade posted for non-compliance of priority/priority foundation violations that were cited on the most recent routine inspection. A follow-up inspection will be performed within 10 days according to the SC Food Grade Report.
2. Beachin’ Southern Restaurant and Bar, located at 1310 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet received a routine inspection on March 20 and scored 84 percent a “B” grade. The following was noted on the inspectors report: 3 Door Reach in Cooler/ Raw Hamburger 47 degrees, Milk 48 degrees, Hot Dogs 47 degrees, Beef 48 degrees. No current date marking observed on Ready to Eat foods such as shredded lettuce, cut cheese, sliced tomatoes , cooked cabbage, etc. Flies observed in bar to kitchen area and at ice machine. Food stored on floor, 3 door reach in cooler not operating at correct cooling temperature, flooring broken and missing at bar. A follow-up inspection will be performed within 10 days according to the SC Food Grade Report.
3. Casa Calamari, located at 1900 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach received a routine inspection on March 23 and scored 80 percent a “B” grade. The following was noted on the inspectors report: Sanitizer was at low strength. A slicer, stored as clean, soiled with food debris. Observed the ice scoop, stored as clean, soiled with build-up. Observed tomato sauce at 55 degrees in the walk-in cooler. Ready to eat foods, prepared lasagna, prepared eggplant, sliced ham, tomato sauce and cooked pastas were and held beyond 24 hours, without any date marking. A follow-up inspection will be performed within 10 days according to the SC Food Grade Report.
4. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 1315 U.S. 17 N., N. Myrtle Beach received a routine inspection on March 22 and scored 85 percent “B” grade. The following was noted on the inspectors report: Cooked beef stored in refrigerator in grill area on top of raw meat. Sushi prep area/small residential refrigerator spicy crab mix 51 degrees , crab mixture 48 degrees. A follow-up inspection to be performed within 10 days, however, the follow-up inspection was done on March 23 resulting in a score of 100 percent “A” and previous violations had been corrected according to the report.

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 March 31, 2023 at 6:00 AM.