Gillette, Wyoming, is home to a team that inspects food businesses. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Health Services Division checks these establishments to keep food safe. In places without local health departments, these inspections are crucial for residents’ well-being.
Each year, businesses in Campbell County receive at least one inspection. You can find the results online on the WDA’s website. These reports focus on routine inspections and show whether businesses meet safety standards.
When inspectors evaluate a business, they look for two types of violations: non-critical and critical. Non-critical violations usually relate to cleanliness but aren’t directly linked to food safety. Critical violations can lead to foodborne illnesses.
While inspectors want to find any issues, their main goal is to educate the business on improvement. They’re not just there to punish; they want to help enhance food safety practices.
Violations, even minor ones, can mean a business is out of compliance. However, this doesn’t automatically mean it’s unsafe. Inspections capture a moment in time, and many issues are often resolved by the time the inspector leaves. Depending on the severity of the violation, businesses can have 10 to 45 days to fix things.
Serious violations are documented, and you can read detailed reports on the WDA website, which maintains the latest information for the public.
Recent Inspection Highlights
Here are a few inspections from February 2026:
Feb. 10, 2026
The Urban Basket / Coal Country Candy Shoppe
Violations: 0
Compliance: InMeadowlark Elementary School
Violations: 0
Compliance: InDollar General Store #23394
Violations: 0
Compliance: In
Feb. 11, 2026
Screamin’ Hot Wyoming LLC, Buffalo Wild Wings
Violations: 1
Compliance: In
Comment: General cleaning was needed, but the issue was addressed during the inspection.Family Dollar #33391
Violations: 3
Compliance: Out
Comment: Expired medications were found and removed. Food storage issues were discussed with staff.Don’s Supermarket
Violations: 5
Compliance: Out
Comment: Multiple products were disposed of due to expiration or improper storage temperatures, indicating some serious safety concerns.
Expert Insight
Food safety expert Dr. Emily Roberts emphasizes the importance of regular inspections. “Inspections help prevent health risks. Education during inspections can lead to better practices in the long run,” she notes.
Why This Matters
Food safety is a crucial part of public health. According to the CDC, about 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases each year in the U.S. Keeping restaurants and stores compliant with health standards can significantly reduce these numbers.
For more details about the inspections or to review reports, visit the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. This transparency helps ensure that consumers can make informed choices about where they eat and shop.
