Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department releases weekly inspection report

The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department released inspection results for 21 facilities in the city and county on November 8, 2026. The reports cover unannounced visits conducted between October 30 and November 5, 2026. No facility required a re-inspection during this reporting period.

Inspectors identified violations in 16 of the 21 locations. The remaining five facilities, including Laura E Mason Christian Academy and First Steps Childcare and Preschool, passed with zero violations. The department categorizes issues into two types: red critical violations and black violations. Critical violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. Non-critical violations typically involve cleanliness or general facility upkeep.

Businesses must correct critical violations immediately or within 24 hours. Non-critical issues are addressed at the establishment's discretion, though inspectors may verify corrections at the next routine visit. If a problem is severe or requires more time, the department issues a re-inspection order, giving the business 10 days to fix the issue. Inspectors state their primary goal is to educate owners on safe practices rather than just penalize them.

On October 30, inspectors visited four food and beverage locations. Cool River Wine & Spirits had three violations, including a mop being cleaned in a food-contact sink and a back door left open. Vino’s had two violations, involving unlabeled chemical bottles and foam pool noodles used as a drain catcher. Hunts Brothers Pizza and Jimmy John’s #2035 each had two and one violations, respectively.

On November 2, the department inspected three educational and community facilities. East High Pool had one violation for a loose ladder. First United Methodist Church had one violation because its dishwasher did not reach the required sanitization temperature. East High School had one violation for missing thermometers in both milk coolers.

November 3 inspections included McDonald’s #39929, which had one violation for fly traps near a hand sink. The Moose Lodge recorded four violations, including sanitizer that registered no concentration and a gap at the back door. Spring Hill Suites had two separate reports on this date: one with three violations for pool chemistry and handrail issues, and another with one violation for unwrapped coffee stirrers.

The final inspection date was November 4 and 5. Westby Edge Brewing and Napoli’s each had four violations, citing dirty equipment, storage issues, and gaps in back doors. Staybridge Suites had two reports on November 4, with one noting total alkalinity at 245 ppm, above the 60 to 180 ppm range. Other violations included unlabeled containers, dust on vent hoods, and uncovered food items in coolers. Full reports for each facility are available on the health department’s website.