Restaurants and food carts are inspected at least twice a year by Deschutes County Health Department employees. Inspectors look for risk factors that could increase the potential for food borne illness, such as sanitation and cleanliness, hand washing and hygiene, time and temperature control for potentially hazardous foods and cross-contamination.

Every restaurant starts with a score of 100 and points are deducted from there, according to the Deschutes County Health Department. A score of less than 70 results in a “failed to comply” notice being posted on the main entrance.

Abbreviations:

com — commissary

e — fee-exempt

f — full service

l — limited service

mob — mobile

wh — warehouse

Comprehensive food and drinks coverage for Central Oregon