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.
Feb. 5, 2024
Mort’s Bagels
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Box of flour on walk-in cooler floor.”
Feb. 6, 2024
Westby Edge Brewing
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Freddy’s
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Sanitizer for dishwasher empty.”
Jax Outdoor Gear Farm & Ranch
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Feb. 7, 2024
China Buffet
Violations: 10 (2 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Cover all food items to prevent contamination.”
Flippers
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Helping Hands DC
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Feb. 8, 2024
Wendy’s (LW)
Violations: 5 (3 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “No food safety manager present for facility.”
Jimmy John’s
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Feb. 9, 2024
A Little Taste of Texas LLC
Violations: 2 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Hot water must always be available where water is at least 100 degrees F at the hand wash sink and 110 degrees F at the 3-compartment sink.”
Love and Respect Early Learning and Child Care
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Beka’s Daycare
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Hand sinks must temp at 100–120 degrees F.”
Montessori School Cheyenne
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Walmart Fuel Station
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No test strips available.”
Sapp Bros Big C
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No sanitizer at the hot holding/serving station.”
Sapp Bros Café
Violations: 18 (12 priority, 8 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Leaking chemical containers and chemicals coming in contact with other containers and leaking onto floor.”
Pour Decisions Bar & Grill
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Can opener dirty.”