Of 111 routine food inspections at Mount Pleasant addresses from July 16 to Oct. 14, 2026, 93 earned an A, 17 a B and 1 a C. Look up any restaurant.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Figures come from the state’s SC Food Grades database; grade definitions from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Understanding Restaurant Inspections page.
Restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks and school cafeterias in Mount Pleasant are inspected by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA), which runs retail food safety in the state, not by the town or Charleston County. Inspections are unannounced. Every establishment posts a letter grade, A, B or C, and the full report for each inspection is public.
Who to call
- SCDA Retail Food Safety: 803-896-0640, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, retailfood@scda.sc.gov
- Report a food safety problem: SCDA food safety complaint form
- Look up a restaurant: SC Food Grades
The last three months in Mount Pleasant
We searched SC Food Grades for every inspection with a Mount Pleasant address in Charleston County dated July 16 to Oct. 16, 2026. The search returned 191 inspections, dated July 16 to Oct. 14. Of the 111 routine inspections:
| Grade posted | Routine inspections | Share |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93 | 84% |
| B | 17 | 15% |
| C | 1 | 1% |
There were also 80 follow-up inspections in the same period, which SCDA carries out within 10 days of a routine visit that needs a recheck: 75 ended with an A, two with a B and three with a C. A single inspection is a snapshot of one visit. Read the report, not only the letter, before drawing a conclusion about any establishment.
What the grades mean
SCDA scores each risk-based inspection on a 100-point scale:
| Grade | Score | SCDA’s description |
|---|---|---|
| A | more than 87 points | Food safety practices appeared to meet the requirements of Regulation 61-25. |
| B | 78 to 87 points | Food safety practices need improvement. |
| C | fewer than 78 points | Food safety practices need significant improvement. |
The posted grade is based on the score and the establishment’s past compliance history, so in some circumstances set out in the regulation, the grade on the door can differ from the most recent score.
What inspectors check
SCDA says its inspections focus on the five major risk factors most often behind foodborne illness:
- holding temperatures: hot and cold food kept at safe temperatures
- cooking temperatures: food cooked or heated to a safe range
- food contact equipment: no buildup on surfaces that touch food
- food sources: everything from approved sources
- employee health: a plan that requires sick workers to stay home
Routine inspections happen one to four times a year, depending on the establishment’s risk category. SCDA inspects about 24,000 retail food establishments statewide and permits new ones before they open.
How to look up a restaurant
- Open SC Food Grades.
- Type the establishment’s name, or enter “Mount Pleasant” as the city and choose Charleston County.
- Add start and end dates to narrow the search.
- Click the PDF icon on any result for the full inspection report, with the inspector’s notes.
Leaving the county blank pulls in a few results from other counties, so choose Charleston.
Method
Counts come from an SC Food Grades search for the city “Mount Pleasant” in Charleston County, all facility types, July 16 to Oct. 16, 2026, run on Oct. 16. The search covers every address the database lists as Mount Pleasant, which can include unincorporated areas with a Mount Pleasant mailing address. We count inspections, not establishments, and report the grade as the database lists it. We do not rate or rank establishments. This page is refreshed monthly.
What this means for you
- More than eight in 10 routine inspections at Mount Pleasant addresses ended with an A.
- The letter is a summary; the PDF report says what the inspector found.
- Saw something unsafe? Report it to SCDA, not the town.
Related guides: new businesses in Mount Pleasant and farmers markets.
Frequently asked questions
Who inspects restaurants in Mount Pleasant?
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Retail Food Safety program inspects restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks, schools and other retail food establishments statewide. Its number is 803-896-0640.
What do South Carolina restaurant grades mean?
Inspections are scored out of 100. An A means more than 87 points, a B 78 to 87 points and a C fewer than 78 points. The posted grade also reflects the establishment’s compliance history.
How do I look up a restaurant inspection in Mount Pleasant?
Search the state’s SC Food Grades database by name, or enter Mount Pleasant as the city and pick Charleston County. Each result links to the full inspection report as a PDF.
How do I report a food safety problem at a restaurant?
File a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture on its food safety complaint form, or email retailfood@scda.sc.gov.
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