Restaurant Report Card

Problem Solvers Kaffee Bistro on SW 2nd flunks, in part, because of bad habit (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Sep 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012 at 8:09 PM PDT

Turkey is its specialty, but it helped Kaffee Bistro flunk its latest semi-annual inspection because the turkey wasn't thawing in the kitchen but in the office, in boxes and on the floor.

Problem Solvers Meat violations land Gresham burger joint a low health score (Video)

By KATU News Published: Sep 18, 2012 at 4:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 18, 2012 at 9:20 PM PDT

Wichita's Puff's Pub in Gresham scored a 72 on their latest health inspection - just a few points from failing.

Problem Solvers Chit Chat Café gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Sep 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM PDT

It's right next to Portland State University – a cafe for students and anyone else downtown. But back-to-school at this restaurant brings a low grade.

Problem Solvers Lucky House gets low score after ants found on register (Video)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Aug 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM PDT

Problem Solvers Rontoms on East Burnside gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Aug 14, 2012 at 10:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 14, 2012 at 10:19 PM PDT

It was more than just hipsters at a local trendy hangout the inspector found fruit flies – and too many of them.

Problem Solvers Ochoa's in Southeast Portland flunks health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Aug 7, 2012 at 10:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 7, 2012 at 10:50 PM PDT

This place has a new sign outside with a new name but the owner is the same and the health score is still low.

Problem Solvers Best Teriyaki on Regatta Lane gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jul 31, 2012 at 8:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 31, 2012 at 8:41 PM PDT

It's not teriyaki only at Best Teriyaki on Regatta Lane in Beaverton but we went for the signature dish. This time with a low score: A 72 out of one 100 – just three points from the 'F.'

Problem Solvers Danger zone: Mexican restaurant receives low score from health dept. (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU News Published: Jul 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM PDT

Problem Solvers New Portland Rose gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jul 10, 2012 at 5:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 10, 2012 at 5:06 PM PDT

The report says the inspector found rodent feces in the dry storage and under an ice machine. The inspector told the restaurant to clean up and set some traps.

Problem Solvers Two Thai restaurants score low; other eateries notch perfect scores (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jul 3, 2012 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 4, 2012 at 9:42 AM PDT

Restaurants getting at least two 100s in a row

Problem Solvers Garden Home Dugout in SW Portland nearly fails health inspection (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 26, 2012 at 6:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 26, 2012 at 6:41 PM PDT

New owners are trying to "rev up" Garden Home Dugout in Southwest Portland. But the latest score from the health department is nearly failing.

Problem Solvers Mandarin Palace fails health inspection 3 years in a row (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM PDT

From flies to grease to fungal growth Mandarin Palace on Southwest Allen gives you a full menu of violations.

Problem Solvers Two restaurants with same name get low health scores (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 12, 2012 at 6:39 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2012 at 6:39 PM PDT

Mad Greek Deli in Northwest Portland and on East Burnside both received low scores from the health department.

Problem Solvers Asia Kitchen in Gresham gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 5, 2012 at 9:16 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2012 at 9:16 PM PDT

Inspectors find moldy tomatoes in the fridge and a box of moldy zucchini.

Problem Solvers Restaurant that serves homeless gets low food safety score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU News Published: May 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM PDT Last Updated: May 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM PDT

Paul Watson with CityTeam told KATU News they welcome the scrutiny. He said the inspection came "between trainings" and that hurt their grade.