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Florence Food News: Week of October 12, 2026

Updated October 16, 2026 · from public records

What happened with food in Florence, SC this week, from public records.

Opening soon or just opened

New kitchens that just passed their first state inspection in the Florence area.

Taqueria La BonitaFirst inspection on record — 625 S Walnut StOct 1

LoMo Brew CoFirst inspection on record — 2519 W Palmetto StSep 30

Chipotle Mexican Grill #5758First inspection on record — 2037 S Irby StSep 24

SC Drive In LLCFirst inspection on record — 135 E Palmetto StSep 24

Aunt Bunnies Sweets & BBQFirst inspection on record — 2839 Us 52 HwySep 1

2111 South Irby StreetCase BZA-2026-21 — City Board of Zoning Appeals: restaurant — 2111 South Irby Street (hearing 2026-10-22)2 days ago

Projects in front of the Florence zoning and planning boards. These are earlier in the process, so a name is not always public yet.

2111 South Irby StreetCase BZA-2026-21 — City Board of Zoning Appeals: restaurant — 2111 South Irby Street (hearing 2026-10-22)2 days ago

Holiday Inn ExpressRoutine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Frye's Meat MarketRoutine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Waffle House #1940Routine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Refuel 37Follow-up inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Popeye'sRoutine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Hot Spot #2027Follow-up inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Captain D'sRoutine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Jaguar Bar & GrillFollow-up inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Pizza Hut #012873Routine inspection3 days ago · Grade A

Hampton Inn & SuitesRoutine inspection4 days ago · Grade A

Oakland GroceryFollow-up inspection4 days ago · Grade A

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