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.
Wasabi Grill & Sushi Lounge
Violations: 8 (4 priority, 5 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Sushi bar cooler 45 degrees F.”
The Human Bean
Violations: 3 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “All food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.”
Alf’s Pub & Package Liquor
Violations: 3 (2 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “No food protection manager certification.”
Arby’s #5009026 (LW)
Violations: 3 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Caulking missing along edge of prep sink.”
Shari’s Restaurant (LW)
Violations: 10 (6 priority, 6 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Multiple areas of kitchen (cook line, under appliances, and floor drains) are dirty.”
Dazbog Coffee #39
Violations: 9 (4 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “Shift lead did not know where sanitizer strips were.”
The Rustic Plate
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Clean hood ducts frequently to prevent buildup.”
Burns High School
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report