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by ERIN PARROTT
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Another routine inspection by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has landed a Palmetto State food establishment in the spotlight, making it the latest featured business in FITSNews‘ Carolina Kitchen Confidential series.
This inspection takes us to FRA Low Country Home Inc. – a Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) facility in Goose Creek – where inspectors assigned the establishment a “C” rating following a July 24, 2026 follow-up inspection report (.pdf).
Among the most serious findings was the facility’s mechanical dishwasher, which inspectors said was not pumping sanitizer into the machine.
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Even after multiple attempts to prime the system, chlorine test strips continued to register zero (0) parts per million of sanitizer – leaving the violation uncorrected at the end of the inspection, per the report.
Inspectors also found the kitchen lacked a consistent date-marking system for ready-to-eat foods. Sliced tomatoes, deli meats and shredded and sliced cheeses were among the items observed without date labels, violations they said also remained unresolved during the follow-up inspection.
Additional priority violations included menus that still failed to include required consumer advisories warning customers about foods served raw or undercooked – including hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
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Beyond the priority violations, inspectors documented a number of maintenance and sanitation concerns throughout the facility.
These concerns included:
- Heavy grease buildup on the kitchen hood and vent filters
- Deteriorating caulking around sinks
- Peeling paint and exposed sheetrock
- Dust and debris accumulating throughout the kitchen
- Missing covers on restroom trash receptacles
- A dumpster without a drain plug
- Inadequate lighting in food preparation and dishwashing areas
Because priority violations remained unresolved during the follow-up inspection, SCDA manually downgraded the establishment to a “C” and scheduled another follow-up inspection within ten (10) days. The agency also noted that violations may be subject to enforcement action, including monetary penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day for continued noncompliance.
FITSNews will continue monitoring restaurant inspection reports across South Carolina and spotlighting the conditions uncovered inside the Palmetto State’s food service industry.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…
Erin Parrott is a Greenville, S.C. native who graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2025 with a bachelor degree in broadcast journalism. Got feedback or a tip for Erin? Email her here.
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