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.” For noncritical violations, the establishment still has to fix it, but a follow-up might not happen until their next routine inspection.
If a reinspection 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.
Feb. 10, 2025
We Got Wieners
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No sanitizer made up on site.”
Whispering Chase
Violations: 6 (3 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No drip catcher installed in walk-in cooler under condenser line.”
Village Inn
Violations: 5 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Bowls not inverted at soup station.”
Feb. 11, 2025
Taco John’s #1008
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Taco John’s #1005
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Ice buildup on condenser line in freezer.”
Uncle Charlie’s Lounge
Violations: 7 (4 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All ice machines had mildew on ice shields.”
Luxury Diner
Violations: 4 (2 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Consumer advisory on menu, but doesn’t indicate which foods it applies too.”
Love and Respect Early Learning and Child Care
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Feb. 12, 2025
Senior Citizen Activity Center
Violations: 4 (3 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Lighting inoperable in walk-in cooler.”
Beach Please Drink Company
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Sanitizer bucket registered no sanitizer.”
Chili’s Restaurant
Violations: 7 (2 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Bags of sauce on floor in dry storage.”
Feb. 13, 2025
Tortilla Factory
Violations: 6 (3 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Tall reach-in cooler elevated at 43–44 degrees F.”
McDonald’s #12500
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Front hand sink soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser not working properly due to dead batteries.”
Little Feet DC
Violations: 2 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Aggie (cat) rabies expired. Scheduled to see vet.”
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Violations: 5 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Gap between bottom of door at emergency exit.”
Kum & Go #952
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “No sanitizer in kitchen.”
Feb. 14, 2025
Wendy’s (LW)
Violations: 2 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Dishwasher not using sanitizer properly. No sanitizer registering on test strip.”
Sonic DR
Violations: 4 (2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Oil tank is broken and not working.”
