Rodent droppings. Moldy pepperoni. Myrtle Beach area restaurants with the worst inspections
From unsanitized cups to month-old sauce, 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 in the last two weeks.
Webster’s Lowcountry Grill
- Address: 14276 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
- Grade: C, 72% for a routine inspection on Oct. 13
The inspector found rodent chew marks and droppings at this restaurant, located inside the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort. Some shelves had black mold on them and the handwashing sink in the server area had been removed. Clean plates were stored alongside an employee water bottle and keys. A required followup inspection has not yet been held. Read Webster’s full report.
Copacabana Brazilian Restaurant and Bakery
- Location: 201 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: B, 82% for a routine inspection on Oct. 2
The inspector observed moldy pepperoni stored in a cookline cooler. Paint peeled from the kitchen walls and ceiling. The dishwasher did not use any sanitizer and there was standing water underneath it. A required follow-up inspection was held on Oct. 12 and the restaurant got a B grade. Read Copacabana’s full report.
Waffle House #2331
- Location: 100 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: 83% for a routine inspection on Oct. 11
An inspector found a bucket of water sitting in the hand sink of this downtown Myrtle Beach location. The food warmer did not keep food cold and the inside of the door had duct tape on it. The required follow-up inspection was held on Oct. 12 and the restaurant got an A grade. Read Waffle House’s full report.
La Ceiba Restaurant
- Location: 311 Highway 15, Suite C, Myrtle Beach
- Grade: B, 84% for a routine inspection on Oct. 4
An inspector found month-old cream sauce in the walk-in cooler. Employees washed the cups, but did not sanitize them. Seafood soup did not cool down fast enough in the refrigerator. The required follow-up inspection was held on Oct. 11 and the restaurant got an A grade. Read La Ceiba’s full report.
