The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) routinely inspects restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area for violations. Recent inspections, as of June 5, 2024, have uncovered several violations at local establishments. Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy in Myrtle Beach received a 74 percent grade on May 30, 2024, with violations including live and dead roaches, soiled surfaces, unclean equipment, heavy grease build-up, raw fish improperly thawing, and dirty and soiled water used for cleaning dishes. However, after a re-inspection on June 5, 2024, the restaurant received a 100 percent grade. Golden Kitchen in Surfside Beach was inspected on May 31, 2024, and violations included an employee not washing hands, soiled can opener, improper holding temperatures for different foods, and lack of date markings on ready-to-eat foods. Holiday Inn Resort in Surfside Beach was also inspected on May 31, 2024, and violations included an employee improperly handling raw chicken, moldy bread, improper holding temperatures, and utensils stored as clean despite soiled surfaces. Country Corner #7 in Andrews was inspected on May 29, 2024, and violations included mice droppings, improper cooling procedures for sausage, disrepair of the floor, grease and dust build-up, and holes in the ceiling. Mack’s Sports Bar in Longs was inspected on May 30, 2024, and violations included soiled surfaces in an ice machine, lack of date markings on ready-to-eat foods, grease build-up on cookline equipment, and missing filter on the hood. SCDHEC concluded that Mack’s would be downgraded due to prior violations.
These inspections highlight the importance of maintaining cleanliness and proper food handling practices in restaurants. The SCDHEC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers by conducting regular inspections and holding establishments accountable for any violations. It is essential for restaurants to address and rectify any issues promptly to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
In June, seven businesses, including a creche, in Ireland were issued enforcement orders for various breaches of food safety regulations. The orders were handed out under both Irish legislation and EU regulations to restaurants, cafés, and retailers. Some of the reasons for the enforcement orders included dead mouse carcasses found under a sink and toilet, rodent droppings near a sink, flies walking across cooked chicken, and inadequate pest proofing. The closure orders were served under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act of 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The creche, Giraffe Childcare Limited, was closed due to breaches of safety regulations, including the discovery of two dead mice in the children's dining room and toilet. The closure orders were lifted on June 14. The other businesses that received closure orders were Board, Mercury Eastern European Food, Chinese Gourmet Restaurant, Chrysanthemum, Johnson Best Food African Take Away, and The Roadhouse. The closure orders were issued for breaches of Irish and EU food safety laws. The FSAI urged consumers to report any breaches of food law in food businesses.
Sources: [Myrtle Beach Online](https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/living/food-drink/article289069259.html), [Irish Mirror](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/seven-enforcement-orders-businesses-june-33205760)