Clark County, Washington
The Score Behind Every Table.
Numeric Scoring
Clark County follows WAC 246-215 (Washington State Food Code) with a numeric scoring system. Violations are classified as red (critical, 5 points each) or blue (non-critical, 2 points each). Clark County Public Health is one of the larger local health jurisdictions in Washington and maintains an active food safety inspection program.
Point Deduction
Violations are scored by category and severity. Total points are published as the inspection score.
Fire Safety
Fire Authority
Washington State Patrol, Fire Protection Bureau
Vancouver Fire Department covers City of Vancouver. Clark County Fire District #6 (Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue) covers Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek. Fire District #3 covers Battle Ground area. Fire District #10 covers eastern Clark County. Fire District #13 covers Yacolt area.
Hood Cleaning Standard
NFPA 96 Table 12.4 schedule: monthly for high-volume/solid fuel cooking, quarterly for moderate volume, semi-annual for low-volume/seasonal.
Suppression Inspection
UL-300 wet chemical suppression systems required for all commercial cooking hoods. semi-annual inspection and certification per NFPA 96 / UL-300.
- UL-300 wet chemical suppression system required in all commercial cooking hoods
- Semi-annual suppression system inspection and certification
- Hood and duct cleaning per NFPA 96 Table 12.4 schedule
- Fire code compliance per 2021 IFC
Official Inspection Portal
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Clark County Public Health — Food Safety
Source: Clark County Public Health
Inspection Authority
Agency
Clark County Public Health
Code Basis
WAC 246-215
Cities in Clark County
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ScoreTable
The Score Behind Every Table.
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