Local law enforcement found F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House allegedly serving alcohol to four minors during an undercover operation last Thursday, according to a San Luis Obispo Police Department press release.
McLintocks now faces a potential fine, license suspension and permanent license revocation after alleged underage drinking.
City police and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted this operation using an Alcohol Policing Partnership grant, which is an ABC program designed to deter alcohol-related crimes through enforcement strategies and training.
Officers selected McLintocks and three other local businesses to ensure they properly check identification and not serving alcohol to underage individuals, the release said. The three other businesses passed these checks.
Law enforcement detained four individuals from McLintocks and confirmed they were minors. Three of the minors were cited for illegal possession of alcohol and released. The remaining minor was cited for using a fake ID to purchase alcohol and also later released.
Law enforcement questioned McLintocks staff, who may also face consequences, according to the release.
“While we are proud San Luis Obispo is generally a very safe community, we have historically seen tragic and avoidable incidents result from underage drinking,” Sgt. Joe Hurni said in the release. “Conducting these operations allows us to help reduce underage drinking and increase public safety.”
McLintocks business operations are unclear, but the restaurant’s phone line is disconnected as of Tuesday.
Correction: This article previously misspelled McLintock’s.