Restaurant inspections in December: The cleanest and dirtiest kitchens in SLO County
Surprise visits from health inspectors from San Luis Obispo County Public Health department can lead to awards of excellence for a sparkling kitchen and well-trained staff, or suggestions for improvement.
Each month, The Tribune brings that information to our readers to empower you to make informed consumer choices.
We analyze the data produced from the inspector reports to create a list of cafes, diners, ice cream parlors and more that scored the highest and the lowest in the previous month.
Lowest rated restaurants
Thai BBQ & Combo, 630 First St., Suite B, Paso Robles
Points lost: 25
Notes: Several repeat violations. Both manager and employees lacked knowledge of proper food handling practices. Refrigerators not cold enough (repaired after inspection). Raw eggs stored on counter-top out of safe temperature range.
Creeky Tiki, 782 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
Points lost: 20.5
Notes: Multiple repeat violations were observed and managerial oversight needs improvement. Details unavailable, but violations noted in categories of inadequate or inaccessible handwash sinks and cleanliness of food contact surfaces.
Golden Gong Restaurant, 1591 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach
Points lost: 19.5
Notes: Several repeat violations. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Food buildup and debris observed at food prep surface. Observed signs of recent vermin activity. Facility in great need of deep cleaning.
Paso Mesa Pizza, 2790 Halcyon Road, Suite C, Arroyo Grande
Points lost: 17.5
Notes: Repeat violation for no hot water at customer restroom hand sink. Equipment in great need of cleaning and sanitizing due to the accumulation of food debris. Flies in kitchen area.
Papis Tacos Y Gorditas, 1401 Park St., Suite 1, Paso Robles
Points lost: 16.5
Notes: Repeat violations. Hand wash sink blocked. Employees informed of proper hand washing and sanitizing food surfaces requirements during inspection.
Hana Teriyaki, 1477 Creston Road, Paso Robles
Points lost:
Notes: Observed employee wash hands in food preparation sink instead of employee sink, which was blocked. Observed raw meats stored over ready-to-eat foods in refrigerator.
Highest rated restaurants
These restaurants received a score between 99 and 100 with few to no violations.
San Luis Obispo:
- Taqueria Santa Cruz Inc.., 862 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo (100)
- San Luis Obispo Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo (100)
- Jamba Juice, 890 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo (100)
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 7693 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo (100)
- Starbucks Coffee, 885 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
- Jewel Of India, 2115 Broad St., San Luis Obispo
North Coast:
- JBJ’s Round Up, 815 Main St., Cambria (100)
- Harada, 630 Embarcadero, Morro Bay (100)
- Cambria Cafe, 2282 Main St., Cambria (100)
- The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay
- Burger King, 781 Quintana Road, Morro Bay
South Coast:
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, 1229 E. Grand Ave., Suite 103, Arroyo Grande (100)
- Subway Sandwiches, 1427 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande (100)
- Starbucks Coffee, 924 Rancho Parkway, Arroyo Grande (100)
- Pismo Beach Athletic Club, 1751 Price St., Pismo Beach (100)
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 1229 E. Grand Ave., Suite 102, Arroyo Grande (100)
- Lo Mejor De Oaxaca, 263 N. Frontage Road, Nipomo (opening inspection)
- Yogurt Creations Group, 1540 E. Grande Ave., Suite D, Arroyo Grande
- Pismo Yogurt, 187 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach
- Thai Talay, 601 Price St., Pismo Beach
- The Slice, 1412 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
- It’s Really Yogurt, 808 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
- Fay’s Fusion, 580 Cypress St., Pismo Beach
- La Bodega, 790 Price St., Pismo Beach
- Beachin’ Biscuits, 783 Price St., Pismo Beach
North County:
- Yogurt Creations Group, 104 Niblick Road, Paso Robles (100)
- Orange Dog Cafe, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero
- Kilokilo Brewing Company, 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite C, Paso Robles
- Stein’s BBQ Company, 1240 Park St., Paso Robles
- Blaze Pizza, 2051 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles
- Pismo Yogurt, 187 Pomeroy Ave., Paso Robles
- Paso Terra, 1032 Pine St., Paso Robles
- Andrea’s On Pine, 840 11th St., Suite 104, Paso Robles
