The county’s public health department conducts unannounced, semiannual inspections of food-service establishments to assess compliance with health codes across three categories:
Priority items: Violations that pose direct risks related to foodborne illness prevention, such as failing to discard contaminated or spoiled food.
Priority foundation items: Issues requiring management action, equipment, or procedures that reduce potential health hazards, such as proper labeling, temperature monitoring, or record-keeping.
Core items: Violations typically tied to general sanitation, facility upkeep, and overall maintenance.
The following restaurants received scores of 100:
Portland
Bamboo Sushi, 836 N.W. 23rd Ave.
Bayou Bros Cajun Boils Commissary, 458 S.E. 185th Ave.
Bellagios Pizza, 8112 S.E. 13th Ave.
Best Baguette, 1833 S.W. Sixth Ave.
Bobablastic, 151 S.W. 257th Ave.
Bobablastic, 1223 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Broadway Pizza Shoppe, 1711 N.E. 15th Ave.
Cafe United, 118 N.W. Couch St.
Cedo’s, 3901 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chu’s Eatery, 17110 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Chungdam Korean Restaurant, 7901 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Dominos Pizza, 4908 N. Lombard St.
Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen, 7316 N. Lombard St.
Fuel Bar, 4140 S.E. 82nd Ave.
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels, 1325 S.E. Tacoma St.
Hi-Top Tavern, 5015 N.E. Fremont St.
Hot Lips Pizza, 721 N.W. 9th Ave.
Hunt & Gather Catering, 1203 N.W. Glisan St.
Kays Bar, 6903 S.E. Milwaukie Ave.
Laurelthirst House, 2958 N.E. Glisan St.
Mary’s Club, 503 W. Burnside St.
Momo Yama, 1022 N.W. Johnson St.
Monte Rossa Caffe, 327 N.W. 4th Ave.
Munchie Philly and Gyro, 1035 S.E. Tacoma St.
Mouse Trap Tavern, 2305 N. Lombard St.
Neza Mexican Food, Class IV, 3267 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
Old Town Pizza, 226 N.W. Davis St.
Paladin Pie, 5009 N.E. 11th Ave.
PDX Thai Dining, 2801 S.E. Holgate Blvd.
Pizza Schmizza Pub and Grub, 415 S.W. Montgomery St.
Scottie’s Pizza Parlor, 2128 S.E. Division St.
Secret Grove and Matta Cafe, 1425A N.W. Flanders St.
Stone Soup PDX, 2740 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Super Joy Coffee Lab, 1401 S.W. Yamhill St.
Sprinkle Divine, 4328 S.E. 82nd Ave.
Subway, 1717 S.W. Park Ave.
Torres de Morelos, 3138 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Two Point Inn Tavern, 5277 N. Lombard St.
Walter French’s, 1027 N.E. Alberta St.
Wayhi Bento & More, 6661 S.E. Milwaukie Ave.
Wasabi Sushi PDX, 151 S.W. 257th Ave.
Wonderboy’s Smokestack, 1027 N.E. Alberta St.
Wingstop, 3844 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Zenger Farm, 11741 S.E. Foster Road
Gresham
Wingstop, 2021 N.E. Burnside Road
That Pizza Truck PDX, 1905 S.W. Mawrcrest Ct.
Troutdale
Naan n Curry, 751 ne 242nd Dr. Aloha Pdx, 151 SW 257th Dr. Sugarpine drive-in, 1208 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy.
Fairview
Fairview Fork Plaza Bar, 22320 N.E. Halsey St.
The following restaurants scored below a 90:
Peacock PDX, 1400 S.E. Morrison St., Portland
Score: 89
Violations: A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked. A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Speedboat Coffee, 5927 S.E. Foster Road, Portland
Score: 88
Violations: Containers of poisonous or toxic materials or personal care items are not properly labeled. Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures. Foods packaged in the food establishment that contain allergens are not properly labeled. Materials used for food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not smooth and durable. Toilet rooms are not completely enclosed or provided with a tight-fitting, self-closing door.
China Star, 2825 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland
Score: 80
Violations: Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking. The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate. Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked. The use of time as a public health control is not properly monitored, food is not properly marked or written procedures have not been developed. The premises is not maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored. The establishment is not free of unnecessary items or litter. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed.
Chen’s Dynasty II, 1025 N.E. Broadway, Portland
Score: 87
Violations: Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination. Food-contact surfaces are not clean. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked.
Puddletown Bagels, 3625 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
Score: 89
Violations: Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking. The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate. Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures.
Taqueria La Hidalguense, 7855 SE Foster Road, Portland
Score: 89
Violations: Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink. Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures. Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked. In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored.
Bar 122nd, 2711 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland
Score: 78
Violations: A handwashing sink does not provide the minimum water temperature or is not equipped with a mixing valve or combination faucet. Soap is not provided at a handwashing sink. Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not properly sanitized after cleaning. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer’s recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp. A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. The establishment is not free of unnecessary items or litter. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed.
Cafe Olli, 3925 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
Score: 85
Violations: Cooked potentially hazardous food is improperly cooled. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked.
Thai Carnation Restaurant, 24697 S.E. Stark St., Troutdale
Score: 86
Violations: Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink. Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination. The premises is not maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed.
Whelan’s Irish Pub, 11709 S.E. Division St., Portland
Score: 86
Violations: Convenient handwashing lavatories are not provided or are not adequate in number. The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary. Food-contact surfaces are not clean. The premises is not maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Refuse, recyclables and returnables are not removed at an adequate frequency. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed.
Birrieria PDX, 5420 S.E. 82nd Ave., Portland
Score: 81
Violations: Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking. A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly. Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary. Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures. Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units. Clean equipment, utensils, linens and single-service items are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination or to facilitate air drying. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer’s recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned at an adequate frequency.
