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 all of its current information is published.
July 8, 2024
Atlas Theater
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Walmart Store 4653
Violations: 4 (2 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “High-temperature dishwasher not reaching 160F.”
Beautiful Dreams Learning Center
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Dax rabies vaccine expired 1/6/2024.”
Pretzel Maker/TCBY
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Must have a current Food Protection Manager certificate at all times.”
July 9, 2024
Taco John’s #1006
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Employee drinks must have lid and straw, and be kept below facility items.”
July, 10, 2024
Guadalajara
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Ensure dented cans are disposed of or exchanged.”
Pine Bluffs Sinclair LLC
Violations: 6 (4 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Cooling chicken for after-hours retail. No cooling logs noted.”
Tres Amigos Family Mexican Restaurant
Violations: 5 (2 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Repair floor to ensure it is cleanable.”
Spice Zone Indian Restaurant
Violations: 8 (3 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Walk-in freezer has water dripping off of condenser unit.”
Cheyenne Days Inn
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No chlorine test strips available in kitchen for checking dishwasher sanitizer.”
Jamaica One Stop Kitchen
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
July 11, 2024
Tres Amigos Dell Range
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Maintain 50 to 100 ppm concentration for bleach sanitizer.”
July 12, 2024
Mrs. Em’s Childcare
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Hand wash sink temperature at 130 degrees F.”
Perkins Family Restaurant
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Shari’s Restaurant (LW)
Violations: 7 (3 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “For rehydrating hash browns, must maintain temperature logs.”
Hong Kong Restaurant Inc.
Violations: 9 (2 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Label all food containers.”
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Violations: 2
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Ensure sanitizer is properly calibrated using test strips.”
Mongolian Grill Wyo Inc.
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No