Natrona County's Food Safety Mission: Protecting Public Health
In the bustling city of Casper, Wyoming, the health department is on a mission to ensure every bite is safe. But with a wide range of eateries and food establishments, from burger joints to grocery stores, how do they maintain high standards? Let's dive into the recent health and food inspections in Natrona County, where the goal is not to shame but to educate and uplift.
The Casper-Natrona County Health Department takes its role seriously, inspecting various food-related businesses twice a year, unannounced. Their focus? Identifying violations and guiding businesses toward safer practices. These violations come in three types: priority, priority foundation, and core, each addressing different aspects of food safety.
But here's the twist: it's not about passing or failing. According to the Environmental Health Program Manager, the health department aims to educate, not penalize. Every violation is a learning opportunity, and businesses are given the chance to fix issues immediately or within 10 days. This approach ensures that even with violations, the public's health is protected.
And now, the findings:
February 6, 2026
Five Guys Burger And Fries:
- Violations: 1
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Oil on spatula blades.
Firerock Steakhouse:
- Violations: 2
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Employees without proper hair and beard restraints. Wet pans stacked after cleaning.
February 9, 2026
Jimmy Johns:
- Violations: 6
- Re-inspection: Required
- Comments: No certified food protection manager. Lack of written procedure for handling vomiting/diarrhea incidents. Soiled ice machine. Improper food temperatures. Inadequate hair restraints. Improper ice bucket display.
McDonalds Plaza Dr:
- Violations: 5
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Employees handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Improper burger patty temperatures. Wet equipment stacked. Unsanitary cardboard lining shelves. Expired quat test strips.
Subway Mills:
- Violations: 4
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Food employees uninformed about reporting health issues. Old food on baking mats. Inadequate hair restraints. Wet mats put away.
Mongolian Grill:
- Violations: 2
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Front door not insect/rodent-proof. Ice used for cooling food also used for drinks.
Hamburger Stand Inc.:
- Violations: 2
- Re-inspection: Required
- Comments: Slicer and dicer with visible food residue. Improper food temperatures in prep unit.
Target:
- Violations: 3
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Dented cans with compromised seals. Missing sanitizer in Starbucks. Expired baby formula.
February 10, 2026
Haydens Place:
- Violations: 2
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Missing consumer advisories for undercooked eggs. Unclean vent filters. Grease accumulation.
Papa Murphys Pizza:
- Violations: 3
- Re-inspection: Required
- Comments: Unlabeled food containers. Improperly stored utensils. Missing quat test kit.
Baymont Inn and Suites Food Service:
- Violations: 0
- Re-inspection: Not required
Himalayan Cuisine, LLC:
- Violations: 2
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: No certified food protection manager. Lack of written procedure for vomiting/diarrhea incidents.
Kitchen Social LLC:
- Violations: 3
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Unlabeled food containers. Improper food display. Cooking equipment stored on the floor.
February 11, 2026
Subway West Walmart:
- Violations: 3
- Re-inspection: Required
- Comments: No certified food protection manager. Insufficient handwash sinks. Poor lighting in refrigeration unit.
Queen B Charcuterie:
- Violations: 1
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: No certified food protection manager.
Walmart #3778 CY:
- Violations: 1
- Re-inspection: Not required
- Comments: Dishwasher temperature indicator malfunction.
February 12, 2026
Dollar Tree #3288 12th:
- Violations: 0
- Re-inspection: Not required
And there you have it! Natrona County's health department is committed to keeping the community safe, one inspection at a time. But what do you think? Are these inspections a necessary safeguard, or an overreach of authority? Share your thoughts below, and let's keep the conversation going!
