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.
Nov. 18, 2024
The Prairie Pantry
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Nov. 19, 2024
Delectable Donuts
Violations: 9 (4 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Hand sink in kitchen not provided with paper towels.”
Taqueria Mexicana Mi Tierra LLC
Violations: 2 (priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Employee with Food Protection Manager certification has expired certificate.”
Family Dollar Store #10489
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Internal thermometers could be located in coolers.”
Family Dollar Store (SGH)
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
HI Sushi
Violations: 16 (7 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Many containers of food in coolers not date marked.”
Nov. 20, 2024
Cash-wa Distributing Co.
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Hash browns stored below meats in walk-in freezer.”
Carpenter School
Violations: 2
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Dishwasher leaks during operation.”
Loaf & Jug #195 E. Lincolnway
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Frozen food and soda syrup boxes stored on floor.”
Little Bear Inn
Violations: 8 (5 priority, 6 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Both ice machines were dirty.”
Four Winds
Violations: 3 (2 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Soda gun on bar has buildup of grime.”
Nov. 21, 2024
Kayla’s Kreative Beginnings
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Sapp Bros Café
Violations: 10 (4 priority, 6 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Soda syrup boxes stored on floor.”
Nov. 22, 2024
Big D #32
Violations: 3 (2 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All TCS foods in reach-in coolers were at 46 degrees F or higher. And temperature of cooler was at 46 degrees F.”
Taco Bell (LW) #23074
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Little Rascals
Violations: 5 (4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in fridge.”
