Essential Insights: Natrona County Health and Food Inspections for February 3-9, 2025

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department conducts inspections of local restaurants, grocery stores, and other food facilities. Each establishment gets checked at least twice a year without prior notice.

Health inspectors look for three types of violations: priority, priority foundation, and core. Their main purpose isn’t just to point out problems but to educate business owners about unsafe practices and how to fix them.

As the program manager for Environmental Health notes, there’s no pass or fail system for these inspections. Any violations must be addressed immediately or within ten days. Having a violation doesn’t automatically mean a business is unsafe.

If a reinspection is needed, it usually means the problem was significant or more time was necessary for repairs. Fortunately, most places can resolve issues within the given timeframe.

The department shares inspection summaries, highlighting serious violations or important notes. Full reports for each facility are available on their website for anyone interested.

Recent Inspections

Feb. 3, 2025 – Days Inn
Violations: 3 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “Boxes of waffle mix were stored directly on the floor.”

Feb. 3, 2025 – Diesels Bar & Grill
Violations: 7 (3 priority, 1 fixed during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Full report
Comments: “Consumer advisories were not provided to the public as required.”

Feb. 4, 2025 – Wind Blown Beauty
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “No spore test records were available.”

Feb. 5, 2025 – Subway West Walmart
Violations: 3 (1 fixed during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “There was no written procedure for employees on how to respond to vomiting or diarrheal events.”

Feb. 5, 2025 – Walmart #3778 CY
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “Leaking faucet in bakery 3 C sink.”

Feb. 6, 2025 – Metro Coffee Company Centennial Hills
Violations: 7 (4 priority, 4 fixed during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “No certified food protection manager on staff.”

Feb. 7, 2025 – Lincoln Elementary School
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report

Feb. 7, 2025 – Sharp N Sculpted
Violations: 1 (fixed during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “The sharps container was found in a closet in the supply room.”

Feb. 7, 2025 – Park Elementary School
Violations: 1 (priority, fixed during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Full report
Comments: “A food employee didn’t wash hands before preparing food.”