There were three companies in cities associated with San Luis Obispo County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is a 200% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.
Of the six citations issued, the most common citation was ‘You did not take a reasonable measure or precaution related to personnel practices’.
All of the companies cited should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations.
The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicly.
According to its website, the FDA is a government agency that is primarily responsible for monitoring the production and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products for safety and quality.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotlix, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 07/18/2025 | Personnel |
| Monkey Spit, LLC | Food and Cosmetics | 01/17/2025 | Process filing |
| Monkey Spit, LLC | Food and Cosmetics | 01/17/2025 | Plant operations – Precautions |
| Taco Works, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/25/2025 | Personnel |
| Taco Works, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/25/2025 | Sanitation of food-contact surfaces – Frequency |
| Taco Works, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/25/2025 | Sanitation of non-food-contact surfaces – Manner and frequency |
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.
