Essential Laramie County Health and Food Inspections: Key Findings for January 20-26, 2025

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, the local health department keeps a close eye on food safety in various establishments, including restaurants, bars, and grocery stores. Each place gets at least two surprise inspections a year.

Violations found during inspections fall into two main categories: “red critical violations” that can cause foodborne illnesses, and “black violations,” which are usually about cleanliness and maintenance.

The health department encourages businesses to fix issues right away. Critical violations must be addressed immediately or within 24 hours. Non-critical issues may be resolved before the next inspection.

If a second inspection is necessary, the establishment has ten days to make corrections. The department aims to educate businesses about unsafe practices instead of simply punishing them. So, just because a place has no violations doesn’t mean it’s inherently safe.

For more specific information, detailed reports for each facility are available on the health department’s website.

Inspection Summary

Big D #58: 3 violations (1 critical, all corrected). Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: No sanitizer bucket was prepared at the time of inspection.

Penny’s Diner: 2 violations. No re-inspection needed. Full report. Comments: Ice machine filters had dirt buildup.

Hacienda Guadalajara: 8 violations (3 critical, 4 corrected). Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: No cooling logs were available, although proper cooling methods were in use.

Golden House: 5 violations (3 critical, 3 corrected). Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: The ice machine above the soda machine was dirty.

The Cheyenne Cup 2: 1 critical violation corrected. Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: Raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods.

The Office: 6 violations (2 critical, 3 corrected). Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: Non-commercial microwave and crockpot were in use.

Panda Express: 1 critical violation. Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: The ice machine had mildew buildup.

Comfort Suites: 1 violation. Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: No certified pool operator was onsite.

Denny’s: 4 violations. Re-inspection not required. Full report. Comments: The floor by the back door was damaged.

Little America Travel Center: 5 violations (all critical, 3 corrected). Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: The dishwasher was not working.

Loaf & Jug #192 E 12th: 2 violations (2 critical, 1 corrected). Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: The subway prep sink faucet had a significant leak.

Paul Paul’s Asian Cajun and Soul: 4 violations (3 critical, 2 corrected). Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: The label on the bleach sanitizer spray bottle had worn off.

Pizza Hut #037216: No violations found. Re-inspection not needed. Full report.

Laramie Co Juvenile Services Center: No violations found. Re-inspection not needed. Full report.

Qdoba (East): No violations found. Re-inspection not needed. Full report.

Qdoba Mexican Grille: 1 violation. Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: Grease had built up behind the grill and fryer.

Ranch Eats LLC: 2 violations. Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: Wire shelves by fryer had a buildup of debris.

Buffalo Wild Wings: 4 violations (1 critical, 1 corrected). Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: A sponge was found on the kitchen hand sink.

Pilot Travel Center #759: 3 violations (1 corrected). Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: No drip catchers were in the walk-in coolers.

Cheyenne Fairfield Inn Pool: 1 violation. Re-inspection required. Full report. Comments: No certified pool operator was onsite.

Twin Dragon Chinese Restaurant: 7 violations (2 critical, 4 corrected). Re-inspection not needed. Full report. Comments: Several pans lacked labels throughout the facility.