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 they publish all of their current information.
Sept. 18, 2023
Promise Patch Inc.
Violations: 6 (3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Must have nails and screws covered or removed for child safety.”
Good Friends Chinese Restaurant
Violations: 5 (1 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Keep food covered when not actively using.”
Sept. 19, 2023
L’Osteria Mondello
Violations: 6 (4 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All light bulbs must be of shatterproof design or shielded from potentially contaminating food.”
Little Rascals
Violations: 3 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Must have thermometers present in refrigeration to ensure proper temperatures.”
Sept. 21, 2023
Clean Eatz
Violations: 5 (4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Store produce above meats to prevent potential contamination.”
China Buffet
Violations: 12 (5 priority, 5 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All out openings should have no light visible around the edges when closed.”
Key Explorers Preschool & Early Childhood Center
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Nicki’s Child Care
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Kaleidoscope Preschool
Violations: 1 (corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Remove all cords as potential choking hazards. Repair gate lock.”
Stride Learning Center (Parsley)
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Sept. 22, 2023
Stanfield Manor
Violations: 4 (2 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “At least one employee must have their Food Protection Manager certification.”
Gold’s Gym @ CRMC
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Pool chemicals must be taken and recorded at opening, every four hours and at closing.”
Wingin’ It LLC
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
