York County Food Grades: Nearly Perfect Week, One B Reported

61 inspections conducted with all but one earning A grades; Akahana Asian Bistro — Fort Mill cited for multiple violations

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 61 inspections across York County this week, with nearly every establishment earning top marks.

📊 Weekly Summary

• Total Inspections: 61
• A Grades: 60
• B Grades: 1
• Percentage A: 98.4%

B Grades

Akahana Asian Bistro — Fort Mill

• Grade: B (85)
• Date: April 14, 2026 (Routine)

Akahana Asian Bistro received a B grade following a routine inspection that identified multiple priority and core violations requiring correction. Inspectors noted blocked handwashing sinks in the kitchen—considered a consecutive violation—along with unlabeled chemical spray bottles and improper storage of medications above food prep areas.

Additional concerns included improper thawing of frozen beef without running water, food stored directly on the floor in both freezer and storage areas, and utensils stored improperly between uses. Equipment and facility issues were also cited, including cracked cooler doors, dirty shelving in the walk-in cooler, and a mop sink lacking proper backflow prevention.

A follow-up inspection is required within 10 days, with several violations flagged for verification and potential enforcement if not corrected. Inspections for the week are listed below by city.