Rat droppings. Roaches. Cream cheese kept in glove. Upstate restaurants with worst June inspections
South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Upstate in June, from roaches and rat droppings to cream cheese being stored in a glove in the fridge. The state each month releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments across Upstate counties.
Here are the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings in June.
Soggy Bottom at 809 E. Greenwood St. in Abbeville
Soggy Bottom had an inspection on June 26 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed rodent droppings in a back room.
A hand sink that was installed for use in outdoor cooking was being used as a mop sink. Stored dishes and equipment were not clean to sight and touch.
Certain foods were seen not kept at proper holding temperatures. Fish products were seen thawing improperly.
A required followup inspection has not yet been held.
Pizza Buffet at 3420 Clemson Blvd. in Anderson
Pizza Buffet had an inspection on June 5 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed roaches near the pizza prep unit.
An employee was seen sweeping with gloves on and then fail to wash hands before putting on new gloves to go to food prep. Plastic pizza covers stored above the pizza prep unit had an accumulation of brown buildup and grime. Food debris and grime were seen on dishes stored as clean.
Prep unit lids were seen stored on the floor. Grime and food debris seen on cutting board used as a table.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on June 30 and got an A grade.
Cositas Ricas at 1601 Cedar Lane Rd. in Greenville
Cositas Ricas had an inspection on June 24 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed food product/cream cheese stored in a glove in the walk-in freezer.
Employees were seen using a hand sink to dump and rinse containers. Raw fish was seen stored above ready to eat products. Salsa, cooked beans and cooked beef were not properly date marked.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on June 25 and got an A grade.
Shortfields at 111 N Main St. in Greenville
Shortfields had an inspection on June 18 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed numerous live flies in the kitchen, back prep area and throughout the facility.
Multiple employees’ beverages were seen stored on food contact surfaces. A worker was seen cutting ready to eat pickles with bare hands. Multiple cell phones were seen on cutting boards near food during active food prep.
Cutting boards were seen heavily soiled with food debris. Food debris, grime and rust were seen on the can opener. Mashed potatoes were seen not fully covered and stored under rusted, chipped shelving.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on June 27 and got an A grade.
Tandoor Express Indian Grill at 1395 E. Main St. in Spartanburg
Tandoor Express Indian Grill had an inspection on June 11 and got a C grade.
An inspector observed marinated chicken sitting in a bus tub on the floor of the prep room. Also observed were onions, rice and potatoes on the floor of the storage trailer.
Certain foods were seen not being kept at proper holding temperatures. Several sinks were unable to produce hot water at high enough temperatures.
The restaurant had a required followup inspection on June 12 and got an A grade.
This story was originally published July 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
