Five Jefferson County food establishments earned perfect scores in September health inspections, with local favorites including Central Oregon Donut Company, Get Roasted Coffee, and Coppers Coffee Co. all receiving spotless marks from county inspectors.

Jefferson County Public Health conducts surprise, unannounced inspections of restaurants and food service establishments throughout the year. Inspectors evaluate food sources, cooking and holding temperatures, personal hygiene of food handlers, and cleanliness of equipment and facilities. Any restaurant scoring below 70 in an unannounced inspection faces possible closure if a follow-up inspection within 30 days does not bring the score above 70.

September's Perfect Scores

  • Central Oregon Donut Company (5133 S.W. Elbe Drive, Madras) — The beloved local donut shop continued its consistent track record with another perfect inspection result this month.
  • Coppers Coffee Co. (223 N.E. Cowden Drive, Madras) — The neighborhood coffee shop earned a perfect score with no corrections noted by inspectors.
  • Get Roasted Coffee (1016 U.S. 97, Madras) — No corrections were noted in the most recent inspection at this U.S. 97 corridor coffee stop.
  • Jefferson County Community & Senior Center — The county's senior center received a perfect score this month. The only correction noted was the storage location of whole eggs, which staff promptly moved to the correct bottom shelf during the inspection visit to address the issue.

What Inspectors Look For

Jefferson County Public Health inspectors evaluate establishments across a range of critical and non-critical areas. Critical violations — such as improper food temperatures, evidence of pest activity, or contamination risks — are taken most seriously and can trigger immediate corrective action. Non-critical violations, such as minor labeling issues or equipment condition, typically require correction by the next scheduled inspection.

The inspection program exists to protect Jefferson County residents and visitors from foodborne illness. Inspectors visit establishments without warning to ensure that everyday operations — not just those on the day of an announced visit — meet state food safety standards.

How to Look Up Inspection Records

Full inspection results for all Jefferson County food establishments are publicly available online at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/or-jefferson-county. Residents can search by restaurant name or address to view current and historical inspection scores and violation details.

Residents who have food safety concerns about a local restaurant, food cart, or temporary food booth can report them to Jefferson County Public Health at 541-475-4456.

The strong showing across Madras' food service community this month reflects the ongoing commitment of local businesses to food safety — a commitment their customers depend on every day.