Oregon Diner
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Oregon Diner four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
“Personal cleanliness” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Under counter refrigerator and reach-in refrigeration units in the food prep area observed in need of cleaning to remove accumulation of food debris and residue. -Food accumulation and dust on bottom shelf of food prep table. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water-stained ceiling tile and damaged floor tiles observed in the food prep area. -Damaged floor tiles observed throughout the food prep area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage, walk-in freezer and cooler units. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table in food prep area not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with the following bulk ingredients: -Sugar -Bread -Flour -Cake flour New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.775
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Glass plates observed not properly inverted so that the food contact surface is faced down. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
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Nov 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table in food prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged gasket covering observed on refrigerator in food prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice in ice cream chest. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water stained ceiling tile and damaged floor tiles observed in prep and at the entry of basement.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed.
46.981(d)
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Oct 9, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered food(shredded cheese and strawberries) observed in walk-in cooler and cold prep unit. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Some food in the cold holding unit were observed at 49.1 to 50.6 degrees rather than 41 degrees or lower.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(deli meat, cheese and ham) located in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened. Note: Food must be date marked prior to storing.
46.385(b)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly in one of the reach-in rfrigerator. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Mouse feces observed on floor under shelves in the storage area next to exit door. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table in bar area not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged gasket covering observed on refrigerator in food prep area. A non functional refrigerator was observed in food prep area.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan were stored directly on the floor in food prep area.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust observe on vent in desert walk-in cooler. Cleaning needed.
46.981(d)
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel and soap not present at hand wash sink in the pizza prep area. New Violation.
46.823(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered and unwrapped food was observed in units throughout facility. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing. Covering provided at time of inspection.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta located in the walk-in cooler was held at 46.5 to 46.9 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Past was transferred to a cooler unit at time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut potentially hazardous ready to eat food(cooked sausage links,and lettuce salad), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerator, was not date marked with the dates they were cut. Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(deli meat, cheeses,) located in the *, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Note: All food must be date marked prior to storing.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Note: PIC could not name the five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Resources was given to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.102
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Note: a sample health reporting Policy was give to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed on floor and shelves in drive storage area. Live and dead cockroaches observed on sticky glue trips and behind pizza oven New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in bar area. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter at coffee station and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic microwave was observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food and ice accumulation observed in the bottom of several reach-in refrigeration, chest units and floors of walk-in coolers. Grease build-up observed on handles of several refrigeration units throughout food prep area. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water stained ceiling tile and damaged ceiling observed in utility closet and ladies toilet room. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Dust observed on ceiling vents throughout food prep area and in desert walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oregon Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oregon Diner on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oregon Diner?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oregon Diner.
Has Oregon Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oregon Diner have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oregon Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Oregon Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oregon Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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