Portland, OR Public Health Rules: Restaurant Grade Cards (2026)

Multnomah County implements the Oregon food sanitation rules adopted at OAR Chapter 333 Division 150 (based on the FDA Food Code). Every licensed restaurant, food cart, hotel kitchen, and pool concession in Portland receives two unannounced routine inspections per year. Establishments begin each inspection with 100 points; priority violations (those most likely to cause illness) deduct 3 to 5 points each, and non-priority violations deduct 1 point. A score of 70 or higher is a pass. The county does NOT issue A/B/C letter grades the way Los Angeles County, New York City, or some other jurisdictions do. Instead, the entrance placard simply indicates 'Pass' for the most recent inspection. Failed inspections trigger a re-inspection (typically within 30 days) and may require immediate corrective action. The full inspection report -- including the numerical score, every cited violation, and corrective actions -- is posted to the public database at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/multco-eh and remains searchable for at least one year. Critical violations (such as a foodborne illness outbreak, sewage backup, or no hot water) can result in immediate closure under OAR 333-150-0080.