SLO County restaurant inspections: See the lowest- and highest-rated in November
One restaurant had mildew from a leak in the refrigerator, two were missing paper towels at handwashing sinks and several had food debris and grease buildups.
Those were some of the notable conditions San Luis Obispo County health inspectors found in November during hundreds of surprise visits to eating and drinking establishments.
Many food and beverage sellers passed with flying colors, while others needed to make serious improvements.
Every month, The Tribune prints the lowest- and highest-ranked eateries to give diners more information about the places where they buy food and drinks.
Inspectors visit restaurants, bars, coffee shops, grocery stores, mini-marts and more on a monthly basis. They score eateries on a 100-point scale and make deductions based on the severity of the violations they find.
To check out the safety and cleanliness of your favorite restaurants around the county, visit www.EatSafeSLO.org and use the interactive map to view full inspection reports.
Here are the highs and lows of the 138 inspections Environmental Health employees conducted in November.
Lowest-rated restaurants
Subway, 106 Niblick Road, Paso Robles
Points lost: 15.5
Notes: The inspector observed there were no paper towels in the restroom, and the sanitizer bucket did not contain enough cleaning solution. A large leak inside the walk-in refrigerator was also causing mildew to grow on the floor of the unit.
San Miguel Market & Deli, 1299 Mission St., San Miguel
Points lost: 13.5
Notes: The inspector noticed the market was offering homemade lard/manteca for sale without California Department of Public Health approval. In addition, the inspector saw “food debris and grime accumulation on counters, cutting boards, in between shelving” and noticed raw meats being stored above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in refrigerator.
Villa Del Mar, 1100 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach
Points lost: 13
Notes: The inspector noticed a container of bleach and and food debris in the handwashing sink. There was also “food, grease, and debris” on equipment surfaces throughout the kitchen.
Sunsets at Pismo, 1 Pier Plaza, Pismo Beach
Points lost: 11
Notes: The inspector observed food prep surfaces were “not being adequately sanitized.” There was no sanitizing bucket set up near the cook line while food was being prepared, and staff were leaving wiping cloths on food prep surfaces. No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink at the start of the inspection.
These businesses also lost 10 or more points due to violations.
Denny’s, 1310 24th St., Paso Robles
Paris Valley Road Winery, 5265 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles
Pappy McGregor’s Pub, 1122 Pine St., Paso Robles
Umi Sushi Pacifica, 1319 Grand Ave., Grover Beach
Highest-rated restaurants
These stores and restaurants received scores between 99 and 100, with few to no violations.
San Luis Obispo
- Ebony, Department of Food Service Operation (opening inspection)
- The Kitchen Terminal, 4750 Allene Way (opening inspection)
- 201 Kitchen SLO, 857 Higuera St. (opening inspection)
- The Neighborhood Cafe and Juice Bar, 3887 South Higuera St. (opening inspection)
- The Secret Garden, 2146 Parker St.
- Paso Catering, Department of Food Service Operation
- Poke Chef, 580 California Blvd.
- Cafe Crepes de SLO, 785 Marsh St. (change of ownership inspection)
- Food-4-Less, 3985 South Higuera St.
- San Luis Creek Lodge, 1941 Monterey St.
North Coast
- Dragon Spring Farm, 6115 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria
- Sweet Springs Saloon, 990 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos
- Red Moose Cookie Company, 2531 Village Lane, Cambria (change of ownership inspection)
- Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, 6550 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria
- La Terraza Mexican Grill, 1316 Tamsen St., Cambria
South County
- Mule Bakery, 117 East Branch St., Arroyo Grande
- 805 Healthy Vendor, 116 Valley View Drive, Pismo Beach
- Mother Shuckers, 133 Thompson Ave., Nipomo (opening inspection)
- The Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill, 1550 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande (opening inspection)
- Rib Line by the Beach, 228 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach
- Hilton Garden Inn Pismo Beach, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach (change of ownership inspection)
- Ada’s Fish House, 558 Price St., Pismo Beach
- Klondike Cafe, 104 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande
- CVS Pharmacy, 1435 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
- Palo Mesa Pizza, 2790 Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande
- Surfside Donuts, 603 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach
- Dell’s Pizzeria, 1101 Price St., Pismo Beach
North County
- Wendy’s, 141 Niblick Road, Paso Robles
- Calwise Spirits Co., 3340 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles
- Kilokilo Brewing Co., 3340 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles
- Mutiny Burger, 1104 Pine St., Paso Robles
- Odyssey World Cafe, 1214 Pine St., Paso Robles (change of ownership inspection)
- Nature’s Food, 225 South Main St., Templeton
- Nature’s Touch Nursery, 225 South Main St., Templeton
- Pho 4 U, 5985 Entrada Ave., Atascadero
- Trader Joe’s, 1111 Rossi Road, Templeton
- Paso Robles Senior Center, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles
- Sherwood Park Snack Shack, 290 Scott St., Paso Robles
- In Bloom, 1845 Spring St., Paso Robles (opening inspection)
- Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St., Paso Robles
- The Human Bean Coffee Shop, 1025 Rossi Road, Templeton
- Jamba Juice, 96 Niblick Road, Paso Robles
- El Camino Liquors, 7403 El Camino Real, Atascadero
- Spice of Life, 1306 Pine St., Paso Robles
- Brown Butter Cookie Company, 801 12th St., Paso Robles
- Marv’s Original Pizza, 729 12th St., Paso Robles
- Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles
This story was originally published December 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
