CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year.
According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.”
While the department of health is looking for deficiencies, the organization’s main goal is to educate businesses, helping them understand unsafe practices and ways to correct them.
According to the program manager for Environmental Health in Natrona County, “There is no sliding scale or a pass or failing of a health inspection.” Every violation is either fixed immediately or within 10 days, meaning that a violation does not make the business unsafe.
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, and according to Heald most facilities can easily meet the requirement.
Any serious violations or notable quotes will be included in summary notes below, but the full report for each restaurant can be found at the department’s website, where it publishes all of its current information.
Jan. 23, 2023
Common Cents #202 Poplar
Violations: 6 (4 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
Link to full report
Comments: “Chili and jalapeño nacho cheese hot holding at improper temperatures below 135F.”
Common Cents #202 Poplar
Violations: 6 (4 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed food in the true 2-door refrigeration unit under the hot holding area was not properly dated for disposition after opening.”
Common Cents #204 Wyoming Boulevard
Violations: 3 (2 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice dispenser on soda fountain.”
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Grill drawer temperature is 41.3F on the left side and 39.3F on the right side. The unit had been experiencing a lot of use due to the lunch rush and started its defrost cycle at the beginning of the inspection.”
Texas Roadhouse
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Bar warewashing machine repaired by Ecolab during inspection. Restaurant is very clean and well-organized. Good standard operating procedures in place.”
Jan. 24, 2023
Loaf ‘N Jug #106
Violations: 2 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution in the 3C sink being used was not at an acceptable concentration. 1/24/23 – Sanitizer solution in the 3C sink is still measuring low at 100–150 PPM.”
Outback Steakhouse
Violations: 5 (4 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “A sifter and a whisk had old food stuck on them.”
Jan. 25, 2023
Bayou Liquors Inc.
Violations: 4 (3 priority, 4 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “New door sweep put on doors. Monitor dating and rapid cooling processes.”
Loaf ‘N Jug #111
Violations: 8 (3 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “Milk and various juices cold holding at improper temperatures.”
Restoration Church
Violations: 4 (3 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Make sure to keep the coffee grounds in the coffee shop swept so that pests are not attracted to the area, and store the beverage powder scoops so that the handles are not in contact with the food.”
Jan. 26, 2023
Burger King #2751 CY
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Facility much improved on cleanliness. Have attempted to replace door sweeps but they did not fit; recommend you have a local door company come and assess outside doors and give you recommendations.”
Cascade Coffee Shop
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Facility very neat, clean and organized. Foods dated and labeled.”
DSASUMO
Violations: 4 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Observed accumulations of grime encrusted on ice bin chute.”
Family Dollar Store – CY #26081
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Please repair drinking fountains and maintain in clean condition.”
Good To Go Store #215
Violations: 5 (1 priority)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Keep C-can storage locked when working inside. Sanitizers used for food contact surfaces must state they can be used for food contact surfaces on container.”
Kelly Walsh HS Inside Concessions
Violations: 2 (both priority, corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “When cooling leftover cheese monitor the temperature to insure it is at or below 70F in two hours and at or below 41F in an additional four hours. It is suggested to place it in a larger, flat, container and put the bag in the freezer or in an ice bath.”
La Barista
Violations: 3 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Obtain bleach test strips and use them to ensure appropriate strength (50–200). Store scoops with handles up at all times. Just connected to city water and will be replacing countertops and storage.”
La Barista #2
Violations: 2 (1 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “They clean pumps in bottles at least daily. Ensure scoops are stored in holders or with handles up. Replace door gaskets and ceiling tile. Obtain bleach test strips.”
Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Violations: 0
Re-inspection Required: No
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Sloanes General Store
Violations: 4 (2 priority, 3 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Correct sanitizing concentration for the 3C sink is 50–100 ppm. Please make sure to clean the ceiling inside the microwave.”
Taco John’s 2nd Street
Violations: 5 (2 priority)
Re-inspection Required: Yes
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Comments: “Various foods cold holding at improper temperatures in the refrigerator underneath the assembly line.”
The Lodge at Hogadon c/o
Violations: 5
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Discussed with the food and beverage supervisor, ACS serviced the bar dishwasher and it is now registering the sanitizer at acceptable concentrations (50–100 PPM).”
Wendy’s 2nd
Violations: 1
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “Soda closet floor and wall behind prep area noted in need of cleaning.”
Jan. 27, 2023
Fiesta Brava
Violations: 7 (4 priority, 5 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
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Comments: “All food not in the original container that will not be used within 24 hrs. must be marked with a disposal date of 7 days, counting the day of preparation as Day 1.”
Whiskers & Meows Cat Cafe, LLC
Violations: 2 (1 priority, 2 corrected during inspection)
Re-inspection Required: No
Link to full report
Comments: “Obtain ambient air thermometers to ensure refrigeration are cold holding at 41F. Send lighting spec sheets to health inspection.”
