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Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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The Lumberyard now offering Sanitary Market Outpost, full lunch menu

Several changes can be seen at The Lumberyard, a popular hangout spot in Clinton. Co-owned by Ryland Culbertson, also owner of Sanitary Market and Tap & Table in downtown Laurens and Robert Moore, local entrepreneur with a reputation for his culinary skills, a Sanitary Market Outpost has been added to options at The Lumberyard.

Clinton, SC · 2d
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WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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The Best Burgers In South Carolina Are Hiding Inside This Unassuming Little Restaurant

Somewhere in Chapin, South Carolina, a parking lot fills up with cars from license plates all across the state, and the drivers are all smiling about the same thing. That thing is Higher Ground Char House, and once you’ve been there, you’ll completely understand why people keep coming back.

Chapin, SC · 4d
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Grab A Seat At The Bar, Then Watch Your Steak Get Cut At This Classic South Carolina Steakhouse

Picture a server walking up to your table with a big slab of raw beef and slicing your steak right in front of you. That is a normal Tuesday night at The Peddler Steak House in downtown Spartanburg. With a spoken menu, a salad you build with a pencil, and...

Spartanburg, SC · 4d

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This Tiny South Carolina Bakery Has Handmade Donuts That People Are Obsessed With

Nobody plans to become obsessed with a donut shop, and yet here are the people of Rock Hill, South Carolina, completely devoted to MoMo Donuts and not even a little bit sorry about it. This small bakery has developed the kind of following that most restaurants spend years trying to...

Rock Hill, SC · 6d

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Six South Carolina Restaurants Where Prime Rib Is Still A Weekly Ritual

Some dinners are just meals, but prime rib night is a standing date that people plan their whole week around. Across South Carolina, a handful of restaurants still roll out this slow-roasted classic on a set night, and the regulars know exactly when to show up. A few of these...

South Carolina · 1d

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Seven South Carolina Diners That Serve Comfort Food All Winter Without Charging Much

Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...

South Carolina · 1d

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This Rural South Carolina Restaurant Is So Good, People Happily Drive For Miles To Eat Here

Somewhere in Gaffney, South Carolina, there’s a restaurant that has quietly built a following so loyal it would make most big-city chefs genuinely nervous. Harold’s Restaurant doesn’t advertise itself with flashy gimmicks or seasonal tasting menus, and it absolutely does not need to. Gaffney sits in the...

Gaffney, SC · 2d

Greenville News

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Flies, grime, spoiled beef cited at Greenville County eateries

In October, three Greenville County retail food establishments scored below the “78” or “C” grade threshold during food safety inspections, according to reports issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). The statewide inspection team identified violations at those establishments during inspections conducted between Oct 1 and Oct 31. Reported issues included fruit flies, improper handwashing, food stored in single-use grocery bags, and buildup of grease, food debris, and grime. Applebee's Location: 704 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer During an initial routine inspection on Oct. 6, SCDA identified 14 out of 56 compliance violations at Applebee's. Some of the most notable violations were: Observed fruit flies in the bar area around a drain, on ServSafe certificates, and throughout the kitchen. Observed trash and food debris on the floor in the walk-in freezer and underneath equipment in the kitchen. Observed biofilm buildup on soap and paper towel dispensers. Observed food and grease buildup on fryers and grills along the cook line. Observed spoiled raw beef in a low-boy cooler underneath the grill. The beef was discarded during the inspection. Routine inspection score: 74 out of 100 Follow-up inspection score: 98 out of 100 Applebee’s received an A grade during its

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across South Carolina For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

If someone told you that the best fried chicken in South Carolina was hiding inside a plain, gray building on Bluff Road in Columbia with a cracked parking lot and zero pretension, you’d probably want to verify that claim personally, and you absolutely should. That place is Bernie’s Chicken,...

Columbia, SC · 8h

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‘A heartbreaking decision’: Greenville restaurant permanently closes its doors

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse announced Sunday that it is permanently closing its doors due to slow business. The owners said that things did not turn out as they envisioned; however, they are proud of what they created. The owners thanked the staff, guests,...

Greenville, SC · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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South Carolina neighborhood loses Piggly Wiggly as food bank sees more demand

South Carolina has lost another longtime neighborhood grocery store, following a separate Piggly Wiggly closing announcement in Myrtle Beach in October. The Piggly Wiggly at 1160 South Main Street in…

Greenwood, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Harris Teeter opens new Clemson location in former Bi-Lo

CLEMSON — Almost a year after Harris Teeter announced their Clemson location, the grand opening is finally here. On Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., the popular Charlotte area-based grocery store will open at 501 Old Greenville Highway. The opening includes a “Taste of Teeter” event, where attendees can sample fall-inspired products. Originally the home of a Bi-Lo, the new location sits only minutes from Clemson University’s campus. This store features various amenities, including a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese station, pharmacy and Harris Teeter Fuel Center. Harris Teeter currently has 31 sto...

Clemson, SC · 2d

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Pecan Pie Season Starts At These Four South Carolina Roadside Farm Markets

When the air turns cool in South Carolina, a lot of folks start thinking about one thing: pecan pie. Some of the best slices in the state come from small roadside markets, not fancy bakeries. These family stands and country stores have been feeding locals and road-trippers for years. Here...

South Carolina · 16h

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 18h

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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There

There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.

Seneca, SC · 7d

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These 8 South Carolina Steakhouses Make Dinner Worth Planning Around

One Greenville steakhouse serves its steaks inside a century-old stone building set in the woods. Yes, a stone building. That detail hooked me right away. Then I learned that a steakhouse in another city hosts a Sunday gospel brunch, and another carves meat right at your table. South Carolina takes...

South Carolina · 3d

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This Secret South Carolina Mennonite Store Is Filled With Fresh Bread, Pies, And Old-Fashioned Pantry Finds

At this South Carolina bakery, work has been known to start in the middle of the night. While most of Abbeville is still asleep, the bakers can already be at work on sourdough and pound cakes. The sourdough reportedly comes from a starter kept going for decades. Then there’s a...

Abbeville, SC · 6d