Food Service Advisory Committee

This group of food service and safety representatives makes recommendations to Environmental Health Services’ food safety program. It also provides a line of communication between the food service industry and public health.

Topics we cover include:

• Food code revisions
• Risk factors for foodborne illness
• Industry trends
• License fees

Members are appointed by the Multnomah County chair.

Meeting Schedule

Held online every other month, on the first Mondays from 9:30-10:30 am. Open to the public.

To join our next meeting, contact us to request meeting details.

• August 5
• October 7
• December 2

Meeting Minutes

Minutes - December 4, 2023 (63.79 KB)
Minutes - October 2, 2023 (573.63 KB)
Minutes - August 7, 2023 (414.41 KB)

Membership

We’re now accepting applications for up to 4 new members. We’re looking for members from a wide variety of backgrounds who are interested in food service sanitation and safety.

You may be able to join if you live or have a vested interest in the county’s food service industry.

Application deadline is July 15, 2024. Apply for membership»

Members serve a 1- to 3-year term, and represent all parts of the food service industry. From full-service restaurants and food carts, to commissaries and non-profits. Priority is given to:

• Food industry representatives (owners, managers, staff, etc.)
• Public representatives with an interest in local food safety – (public interest groups, educators, health care professionals, etc.)

We also welcome participation from non-voting members.

Food Service Advisory Committee Bylaws (122.12 KB)