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From cockroaches to dripping ducts, 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.
Here are the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings this week.
R’Way Pizza and Family Tavern
- Location: 13088 Ocean Highway, Unit 1, Pawleys Island
- Grade: C, 78% for a routine inspection on Aug. 16
The inspector found cockroaches in the dry storage area. Debris and food had built up on the kitchen walls and under the equipment. Chemical spray bottles were stored with rolling pins and some bottles were unlabeled.
A required followup inspection was held on Aug. 23 and the restaurant got an A grade. Read the full report for R’Way.
Conway Mart (called Food Shoppe on Google Maps)
- Location: 1300 U.S. 501 Business, Conway
- Grade: B, 78% for a routine inspection on Aug. 15
The business agreed to voluntarily close after the inspector discovered none of the refrigerators kept food cold enough. In addition, one hand sink had a pork butt in it and another was missing soap and paper towels.
When an inspector returned the next day, the walk-in cooler was being repaired and no food was in it. The Sun News attempted to reach the facility but the phone number didn’t work. Conway Mart got a B grade for the Aug. 16 follow-up inspection. Read Conway Mart’s routine inspection report.
Conch Cafe
- Location: 1870 N. Waccamaw Drive, Murrells Inlet
- Grade: B, 79% for a routine inspection on Aug. 15
The inspector discovered fruit cups stored in ice intended for consumption. A HVAC duct dripped onto kitchen prep tables and food was stored below a leaking fan. Food on the cookline was not kept cold enough.
A required follow-up inspection has not yet been held. Read Conch Cafe’s full report.
Litchfield Restaurant
- Location: 12223 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
- Grade: A, 83% for a routine inspection on Aug. 17
An inspector saw flies all around the kitchen and food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. An employee didn’t wash their hands in between changing gloves. The kitchen’s vents had dust on them.
A required follow-up inspection was held on Aug. 23 and the restaurant got an A grade. Read Litchfield Restaurant’s full report.
