CASPER, Wyo. – The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and food vending operations. Each facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year.
According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority base and base.”
While the health department 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 Ruth Heald, Natrona County Environmental Health program manager, “There is no sliding scale or a pass or fail of a health inspection.” It says any breach is either fixed immediately or within 10 days, meaning a breach doesn’t make the business unsafe.
If a re-inspection is required, the problem may have been more severe or the facility needs more time to fix it. They have 10 days to fix the problem, and according to Heald, most facilities can easily comply.
Any serious violations or notable citations will be included in the summary notes below, but the full report for each restaurant can be found on the department’s website, where they publish all of their current information.
August 15, 2022
Homax 2nd St
Violations: no
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “Extremely neat, clean and organized environment. Keep working on general cleanliness. Excellent processes and procedures in place. Remember not to cover hot containers completely during cooling, put the lid on after the product reaches 41 F or below. Stir frequently to help foods cool faster.”
Mexican Food Panchos
Violations: 11 (5 priority, 1 priority base, 4 repeats, 7 corrected)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “In general, there are some areas under the equipment such as floors and walls that need cleaning. Monitor cooling items and ensure they are properly placed in cooling units…”
Null
Violations: 1
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “General facility neat, clean and organized. Keep working on the overall cleanliness…”
August 16, 2022
Casper Youth for Christ
Violations: 4 (2 priority, both corrected)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “Make sure the Clorox wipes in the cabinet under the sink are not used in the kitchen…”
Brew City
Violations: 5 (1 priority base, 1 priority, both corrected)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “General facility neat, clean and organized. Keep working on general cleanliness, especially inside the cabinets…”
Patriots Mess Hall & Catering – VFW Commissary
Violations: N/A
Re-inspection required: No.
Full report not available
Comments: “See attached for specific notes and signatures. Discussed rotating food types and this was approved as long as he has enough space to keep foods at the right temperatures…”
Pizza Hut #239
Violations: 4 (3 reps)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “The outdoor refrigerator door should be kept closed whenever the freezer is not accessible to prevent someone from getting in and tampering with or stealing food.”
Studio City Cinema
Violations: 13 (6 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 repetition)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Subway at East Walmart
Violations: 1 (precedence, repetition, corrected)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “General facility neat, clean and organized. Continue to work on general cleanliness, especially under and behind appliances, corners and inside cabinets…”
August 17, 2022
Blimpie Subs and Salads Montana
Violations: 1 (priority)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “Get a set of chlorine (bleach) test strips to verify sanitizers. Follow the rapid cooling curve criteria when chilling hot items for next day service…”
August 18, 2022
Blimpie Subs and Poplar Salad
Violations: 1 (priority)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “Overall the facility is very well maintained – neat, clean and organized. The cutting plate in the upper preparation unit may need to be replaced or repaired in the near future. Monitor the True 2-Drawer Meat Cooler to ensure it maintains temperatures of 41 or below. No follow-up inspection is scheduled.”
Dairy Queen Poplar
Violations: 1 (priority, corrected)
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “Overall the facility is very neat, clean and organized – keep it up! Make sure the disinfectant solution is tested at least once a day to verify that the dispenser is producing 200-400 ppm (or the manufacturer’s instructions). Employees demonstrated proper food safety protocols and procedures. No continuity required.”
Pizza Hut #238
Violations: 2
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
August 19, 2022
Arbys CY
Violations: 2
Re-inspection required: No.
Link to full report
Comments: “In general, the facility is very organized and tidy. There are some areas under the shelves and appliances that need a deeper clean…”
Arbys East 5009025
Violations: N/A
Re-inspection required: N/A
The report is not yet available
WYO DBA Park Central Rescue Mission Road Center
Violations: N/A
Re-inspection required: N/A
The report is not yet available