Restaurant Report Card

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.

Problem Solvers Thai Roses in Southwest Portland gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 26, 2012 at 12:37 AM PDT Last Updated: May 26, 2012 at 12:37 AM PDT

Dirty, sticky, greasy: Three words you don't want to find on the health report for your favorite lunch or dinner spot. KATU Problem Solver Kerry Tomlinson takes to the local place where it happened.

Problem Solvers Riverdale High café gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM PDT

Your kids may be getting their report cards soon, but one local high school already knows its grade with the health department. And it's not a good one.

Problem Solvers Subway on SW Pacific Highway gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM PDT

The inspector found chicken and steak in the temperature danger zone. The meat stacked too high to stay cool and stay safe.

Problem Solvers La Isla Bonita in Tualatin gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 15, 2012 at 5:03 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2012 at 5:03 PM PDT

La Isla Bonita in Tualatin got its low score because the inspector found the restaurant wasn't cooling food quickly enough.

Problem Solvers Restaurant Report Card: Violations stack up for local sushi place (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU News Published: May 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM PDT

The scores just keep dropping at Tomo Sushi in Northwest Portland.

Problem Solvers Abby's Table in SE Portland gets low health score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 1, 2012 at 8:58 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM PDT

Abby's Table in Southeast Portland says it believes in the "power of yum,” but that power couldn't keep it from getting a low health score.

Problem Solvers Mice make their home in teriyaki place (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM PDT

Sansei Teriyaki in Salem fails its health inspection after inspectors find mouse dropping in the mop room.

Problem Solvers Famous Dave's in Tualatin smokes up a low score (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 26, 2012 at 12:47 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2012 at 12:50 AM PDT

The health inspector’s report shows meat in the temperature danger zone that included ribs, sausage, raw chicken and raw burger.

Problem Solvers Restaurant re-rate roundup: Several score high, one flunks five times (Video)

By KATU News Published: Apr 20, 2012 at 2:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 20, 2012 at 2:41 PM PDT

One restaurant with a roach problem in Salem failed for a fifth time in 5 years but did manage a 75 on a return health inspection. Other eateries around the area racked up impressive perfect scores.

Problem Solvers Pizza Schmizza on Barnes Road nearly fails inspection (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM PDT

This pizza place nearly failed its health inspection last year. KATU Problem Solver Kerry Tomlinson shows us why the inspector told the restaurant to clean up.