HomeMy WebLinkAbout3870 Broad Inspection-Letter 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 783 - 7775 Fax: (805) 543 - 8019 Fire Department Email: FDGeneral@slocity.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Business / Occupant:Old SLO BBQ Address:3870 Broad 1
Work Phone:
Contact Name:Pearce, Matt Email:matt@oldsanluisbbq.com
Date Completed:01/06/2026 Inspected By:Petersen, Cecilia
Passed:No Violation Count:4
San Luis Obispo City Fire Inspection Report
Fire Department Information
Business / Occupant Information
Inspection Information
Thank you for your cooperation with San Luis Obispo City Fire in keeping your business and our community safe!
Correct the cited violation(s) by the "Reinspection Date" listed below to avoid further enforcement action including, but
not limited to, chargeable re-inspection and/or Administrative Citation. You may request a review of the cited violations by
the Department Director [Fire Chief ] within 5 days of report issuance if noted violations do not create an immediate danger
to health and safety (SLO M.C. 1.24.090).
If you have any questions, please contact our Inspection Line at 805/783-7775.
Inspection Notes:Note: SLO FD met property maintenance at Old SLO BBQ Company, 3870 Broad Street on 1/6/2026
to add updated key to Knox box.
The following items were evaluated and found to be corrected during this inspection:
1) Provide signage for the fire sprinkler riser room and provide updated key(s) for the Knox-box. See
comments noted below.
***Update: A master key to all the fire riser rooms in the Marigold Shopping Center was added to the
Knox-box adjacent to Old SLO BBQ at 3870 Broad on 1/6/26. Signage was added on the fire sprinkler
riser room door. ***
Violations
Code Description Comments Reinspection Date Repaired Date
509.1 Identification.
Fire protection
equipment shall be
identified in an
approved manner.
Rooms containing
controls for air-
conditioning systems
or fire protection
systems shall be
identified for the use
of the fire
department.
Note: Unable to
access the fire
sprinkler riser room
during inspection due
to outdated key(s).
Property
management is
requested to provide
a current key and
signage for the fire
sprinkler riser room
(CFC 509.1).
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*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 1 of 3
Approved signs
required to identify
fire protection
system equipment
and equipment
location shall be
constructed of
durable materials,
permanently installed
and readily visible.
907.8.4 Inspection, testing
and maintenance.
The building owner
shall be responsible
to maintain the fire
and life safety
systems in an
operable condition at
all times. Service
personnel shall meet
the qualification
requirements of
NFPA 72 for
inspection, testing
and maintenance of
such systems.
Records of
inspection, testing
and maintenance
shall be maintained.
Note: Per City
records, a fire alarm
inspection was last
conducted for this
property on
03/23/2023, License
No. 561308 and is
due for an annual
inspection.
Property
management is
directed to
coordinate annual
inspection of the fire
alarm system for this
property. Upon
completion of
testing, fire alarm
contractor is required
to upload this
inspection report to
The Compliance
Engine website (CFC
907.8.4).
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606.3.3.2 Grease accumulation.
If during the
inspection it is found
that hoods, grease-
removal devices, fans,
ducts or other
appurtenances have
an accumulation of
grease, such
components shall be
cleaned in accordance
with ANSI/IKECA C10.
Excess grease
accumulation was
found along the
frame of BBQ
appliances (x2).
Business
management is
directed to
coordinate cleaning
of BBQ appliances
(CFC 606.3.3.2).
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603.6 Extension cords.
Extension cords shall
not be a substitute
for permanent wiring
and shall be listed
and labeled in
accordance with UL
817. Extension cords
shall not be affixed to
structures, extended
through walls,
ceilings or floors, or
under doors or floor
coverings, nor shall
such cords be subject
to environmental
damage or physical
impact. Extension
cords shall be used
only with portable
Note: Fly trap
appliance was found
plugged in on a
portable extension
cord inside the
kitchen storage area
(back exit) during
inspection. Business
management is
requested to remove
extension cord and
plug this appliance
into a wall outlet (CFC
603.6).
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*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 2 of 3
appliances. Extension
cords marked for
indoor use shall not
be used outdoors.
Inspection Documents
Violation Documents
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.
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