Kitchen roaches, hairy washcloth & more in Myrtle Beach restaurants with latest worst inspections
From rodent droppings to moldy bread, South Carolina health inspectors found numerous violations at Myrtle Beach-area restaurants this week.
The state releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments across Horry and Georgetown counties. Restaurant inspectors arrive for an unannounced routine inspection one to four times a year.
Here are the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings this week.
La Vinotinto
- Location: 1311 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: C, 71% for a routine inspection on July 21
An inspector observed an employee eating while preparing food. On a prep table, there was a washcloth with a hair on it. The kitchen’s only hand sink was filled with dishes. A required followup inspection has not yet been held. Read La Vinotinto’s full report.
Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar and Grill
- Location: 408 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: B, 79% for a routine inspection on July 19
The inspector found improperly cleaned cooking equipment, “Fry slicer on wall observed with heavy accumulation of food debris and buildup.” The hand-washing sink was out of soap and there were numerous flies in the kitchen. Above the dish area, the ceiling was dusty. A required followup inspection has not yet been held. Read Dirty Don’s full report.
Jupiter Pies
- Location: 9261 Highway 707 Unit B, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: B, 79% for a routine inspection on July 18
An inspector found containers with mold on the outsides and spoiled bread and produce. Dirty baking sheets were stored alongside food and clean dishes. The inspector could not easily find paper towels at any of the hand sinks. A required followup inspection has not yet been held. Read Jupiter Pies’ full report.
Yagi Sushi and Hibachi
- Location: 47A Da Gullah Way, Pawleys Island
- Grade: B, 81% for a routine inspection on July 18
The inspector found roaches and flies in the kitchen, bar and food storage areas. Rodent droppings were also found in the dry storage areas. In the cooler, raw fish was stored above vegetables. A second required followup inspection was held on July 25 and the restaurant got an A grade. Read Yagi Sushi and Hibachi’s full report.
