Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented....

Floodwaters can pose serious health risks, as they can be contaminated with sewage, dirt, oil, and other toxic substances. These...

6/01/23 The dreaded public notice that lets your customers know you failed your health department inspection... During a recent...

10/2/23 There is always something in the Portland food scene that will set it apart from other major contenders. Pop-ups are not new, but...

By Zoe Mackey WHAT'S HAPPENING? The City of Portland has initiated a food scraps requirement that is being rolled out to the Portland...

Nov 28, 2022 'The trout just came out of the oven', I was told, as I walked on to the line at this lovely French luncheonette. The chef...

During the winter months, occurrences of norovirus outbreaks increase. According to the CDC, Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne...

What is foodborne illness? A foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is a sickness transferred to people by food or water. It is...

Many of you have been closed entirely for many months, some reducing capacity a lot and just doing takeout. If this sounds like you,...

Updated August 11, 2021 People love their fresh raw oysters, and there are many delicious ways to consume them. For example, you can go...

July 1, 2021 A - Great question! Yes, you can expect to see your inspector again soon. It will be a full in-person inspection with the...

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Hello. I did a search and found a very detailed booklet from Los Angeles Public Health Department, called Food Safety Tools For Success....

We were all taken by storm when Governor Brown announced fully vaccinated people were no longer to wear masks in public spaces, on the...

The statement ‘the buck stops here’ was made famous by President Truman. This was in contradiction to the more common phrase, ‘pass the...

Which one of these 'disinfectants' is approved for front of house disinfecting? If you guessed the Seventh Generation you are right! This...

The health inspector or the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is not inspecting your facility with the intent of finding...

Improper cooling of hot food by restaurants is a significant cause of foodborne illness. The Center for Disease stated that in the United...

Portland food carts vendors use approximately 60,000 disposable containers every month! That’s a lot of trash especially if Styrofoam....

The term biofilm may sound strange, but you have probably seen them more than you realize. The slime that grows in ice machines, the...