Elected leaders within the Vietnamese community called Portland’s odor code “discriminatory” toward minority-owned small businesses.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio has paused odor complaints in the city relating to food establishments after the owner of Vietnamese restaurant in Northeast Portland was forced to close down due to mounting fines.
Vietnamese restaurant Phở Gabo had been operating at Fremont Street and Northeast 74th Avenue for five years. But on Feb. 3, the owner closed its doors.
Owner Eddie Dong said repetitive complaints from a nearby resident about the smell of cooking meat coming from the restaurant turned into a $900 fine.
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