Allendale Subway Earns C Rating in April DHEC Follow-Up Inspection

The Subway restaurant in Allendale received a C rating from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control following a follow-up inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 87%.

The designation carries weight because DHEC assigns letter grades based not only on a facility's numerical score but also on its past compliance history. A follow-up inspection is triggered by prior unresolved violations, meaning this was not a routine visit. Under South Carolina Regulation 61-25, inspectors assess five core risk factors: food contact equipment cleanliness, cooking temperatures, employee health, food sources, and food holding temperatures.

DHEC's published grading scale sets a clear threshold: an A requires scoring above 87 points and reflects practices that meet state requirements, while a C indicates food safety practices need significant improvement. The interplay between the 87% score and the facility's compliance record ultimately determined the lower grade posted at the entrance.

Inspection results for the Allendale location, including itemized violations, are publicly accessible through the SC Food Grades database, which tracks scores and compliance histories for more than 22,000 permitted retail food establishments statewide, from restaurants and convenience stores to school cafeterias.