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Jackson County health inspectors evaluated 110 restaurants in October. All passed their semiannual inspections. Scores are reported in the Mail Tribune, with a portion published weekly.

The following restaurants received passing scores of 70 points or higher:

• Caffe Diem, Medford — 94
• Carl's Jr., Medford — 94
• Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant, Medford — 89
• Cattlemen's Saloon, Rogue River — 96
• Celena's Grill, Medford — 95
• Corks, Medford — 94
• Cutty's Pizza, Shady Cove — 97
• Dairy Queen, Medford — 93
• Dairy Queen, White City — 98
• Dolly Varden's Cafe Inc., Medford — 98
• El Marinero, Medford — 86
• Elmer's Restaurant, Medford — 93
• Espresso Mellelo, East Sixth Street, Medford — 97
• Evo's Coffee Lounge, Ashland — 91
• Flamingo's Pizzeria, Stewart Avenue, Medford — 89
• Gatewoods Family Restaurant, Shady Cove — 92
• Grilla Bites, Medford — 81
• The Grotto, Talent — 91
• Grubby's, Central Point — 90
• Helena Darling Catering, Ashland — 99
• Hometown Buffet No. 725, Medford — 91
• Hometown Cafe & Grill, Central Point — 90
• Howiee's on Front, Medford — 94
• Jack in the Box No. 7103, Barnett Road, Medford — 92
• Jack's Full Moon Saloon, Phoenix — 93
• Joe's La Burrita, Medford — 96
• Joe's Sports Bar & Grill, Medford — 98
• Johnny B's, Medford — 88
• Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub, Medford — 95

Inspectors subtract points for critical violations, which include: foods maintained at improper temperatures, improperly cooled or reheated; not properly protected from contamination, from unapproved origins, unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented; not date-marked or discarded upon expiration; raw animal foods improperly cooked; presence of rodents or insects; inadequate personal hygiene; failure to clean and sanitize food equipment; lack of an approved water system; toxic chemicals or cleansers not properly stored, used or labeled.

Restaurant scores are posted online at www.jacksoncounty.org and www.mailtribune.com.

Inspection files are open to the public at the division of environmental health, Jackson County Health and Human Services, 1005 E. Main St., Medford.

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