In Casper, Wyoming, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department keeps a watchful eye on eateries and food vendors. They conduct unannounced inspections at least twice a year for restaurants, grocery stores, and food trucks.
Inspections focus on identifying three types of violations: priority, priority foundation, and core. Their main aim? Educating businesses on what constitutes unsafe practices and helping them correct these issues.
The program manager for Environmental Health emphasizes that there’s no simple pass or fail in these inspections. Every violation needs to be addressed, either right away or within ten days. This means just because a violation is noted, it doesn’t mean the business is unsafe.
If a reinspection is necessary, it often indicates a more serious issue or that the facility needed extra time to rectify problems. Fortunately, most establishments manage to meet the ten-day requirement without much hassle.
For anyone interested in specifics, summary notes highlight serious violations. The complete reports can be found on the health department’s website.
Recent Health Inspections
Ed’s
Violations: 0
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Pizza Hut Events/CY
Violations: 0
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Ford Wyoming Center
Violations: 2
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Comments: Dish machine didn’t reach necessary temperatures; boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
El Buro Loco @ Ford Wyoming Center
Violations: 3
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Comments: A certified food protection manager was not present, and there were concerns with temperature control of food.
Sweet Honey Charcuterie
Violations: 0
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Gaslight Social
Violations: 2
Reinspection Required: No
Full Report
Comments: Equipment, including microwaves, showed signs of needing cleaning, and the facility lacked effective testing materials for chemical sanitizing solutions.
The ongoing effort to improve food safety is vital. A survey by the National Restaurant Association found that 90% of people consider cleanliness vital when choosing a dining location. As inspectors continue to educate and assess, the community benefits from safer dining experiences.
For further details on food safety practices, you can explore the Center for Disease Control’s guide on food safety regulations here.
