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.
Jan. 2, 2025
Lara County Detention Facility
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Dishwasher sanitizing at 145 degrees F.”
Five Guys Burgers
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Bottle of chemicals stored on its side above French fry prep sink.”
Tres Amigos Dell Range
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Crab legs fallen into container of peppers in freezer.”
Papa John’s (DR)
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Employee preparing food without hair restraint.”
Jan. 3, 2025
Wendy’s (DR)
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
R & B Breakfast Club
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Two coolers missing an internal thermometer.”
Subway (Central)
Violations: 5 (4 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Food Safety Manager certification is expired.”
Hambones Pizza
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Small cooler at computer had elevated temperatures at 47 to 48 degrees F.”
Wyoming Rib & Chop House
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Ice scoops in standing water in bucket.”
Wendy’s (COL)
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No internal thermometer in salad cooler.”
