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.
Aug. 19, 2024
Wing Shack
Violations: 6 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Olives not labeled.”
Crossmark
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Hand sinks are for handwashing only. Do not use as a dump sink to prevent cross-contamination.”
The Boardroom
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Ice machine dirty.”
Taco Bell (DR) #23079
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Inlet side of condenser in walk-in cooler: insulation torn and had condensation buildup.”
Aug. 20, 2024
Ice Cream Snack Shack
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Remove carpet from under chest freezers in storage room.”
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Violations: 8 (3 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Ice machine had buildup.”
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No drip catcher installed in walk-in cooler under condenser line.”
Aug. 21, 2024
Dollar Tree #4035
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Dollar General #20856
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Four dented cans of black beans, 1 can dented of Bush’s baked beans.”
Baskin Robbins #2112
Violations: 6 (2 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Several food items left uncovered in walk-in freezer.”
Subway #16719 (PB)
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Mop in standing mop water.”
Cobblestone Inn and Suites
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No hair control in use during food preparation.”
Exxon (PB)
Violations: 2 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Boxes of frozen food on floor in freezer.”
Aug. 23, 2024
Dollar Tree #2697
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Several dented cans.”
Mort’s Bagels
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Bleach bottle label was worn off due to use.”
Two Doors Down
Violations: 3 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Cutting point of can opener has food buildup.”
Dollar General #21033
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
