CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts, and more. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year.
According to the department, there are two types of violations: “red critical violations” and “black violations.” Critical violations are violations that are most likely to cause a foodborne illness and make someone sick. Non-critical violations, meanwhile, might be something more along the lines of cleanliness or upkeep of the facility.
According to the health department, “We try to have the establishment correct any violations on the spot. Critical violations are either corrected immediately or within 24 hours.” He says that for noncritical violations, they still have to fix it, but a follow-up might not happen until their next routine inspection.
If a re-inspection is required, the issue might have been more severe or the facility required more time to fix it. They have 10 days to fix the issue.
While the department is looking for deficiencies, the organization’s main goal is to educate businesses, helping them understand unsafe practices and ways to correct them. This means that not having a violation does not necessarily mean that the business is unsafe.
Any serious violations or notable quotes will be included in the summary notes below, but the full report for each restaurant can be found at the Health Department’s website, where they publish all of their current information.
Dec. 11, 2023
Papa John’s (LW)
Violations: 5 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No food protection manager certifications on site.”
Parkway Pizza
Violations: 4 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “No cooling logs present.”
KFC
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “FRP behind 3-compartment sink has holes/damaged and has mildew growth.”
The Office
Violations: 13 (9 priority, 9 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Cooler below grill out of temp.”
Dec. 12, 2023
Salvation Army Truck
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Holdings Little America
Violations: 18 (10 priority, 10 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Multiple food items not labeled.”
Salvation Army Kitchen
Violations: 5 (4 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “No one currently has a food safety manager certification.”
Comfort Inn and Suites
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Pool is closed due to Bromine being higher than the maximum allowed, which is 12.0. A repeat follow-up inspection will be required for the pool and a $100 fee will be charged. Contact the inspector when pool is ready for the inspection.”
Frontier Inn
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Spa is required to have a minimum of 2 ppm and a max of 8 ppm. Ideally kept between 3–5 ppm. Closed until within proper range. Calle for re-inspection when ready.”
Frontier Inn
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Ladder at deep end pulling out of deck.”
Perkins Family Restaurant
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Sauces, pineapple, lettuce missing date markings.”
Dec. 13, 2023
R & B Breakfast Club
Violations: 4 (3 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Bleach dishwasher registering too low at 24 ppm.”
HI Sushi
Violations: 9 (6 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Multiple items in coolers not date marked.”
Pizza Hut #037216
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Safeway #2667 – South Greeley
Violations: 11 (4 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Hand sink in deli had grease and food buildup.”
Delectable Donuts
Violations: 5 (2 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All food must be covered when not in use.”
Vintages
Violations: 5 (2 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “No test strips for Steramine Quat sanitizer.”
Central Café
Violations: 8 (3 priority, 6 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Two non-commercial grade crockpots being used for food.”
Cheyenne Country Club
Violations: 2 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Bar cooler at 45 degrees F.”
Cheyenne Days Inn Spa
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Combined chlorine too high at 2.54 ppm.”
Dec. 14, 2023
Uncle Fred’s Catering
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Albertsons #2065 (Pershing)
Violations: 4 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Visible light on back door in receiving.”
Cheyenne Days Inn Pool
Violations: 2 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Combined chlorine too high at 1.74 ppm.”
Comfort Inn and Suites
Violations: 2 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Incomplete record logs.”
Dec. 15, 2023
The Den
Violations: 5 (2 priority, 5 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No paper towels available at bar hand sink.”
VFW 4343
Violations: 3 (2 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Some buildup in ice machine.”
AFC Sushi @ Safeway 0006
Violations: 3 (2 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Regulatory authority has not granted a variance for this process: ready-to-eat raw fish sushi.”