Curious about the cleanliness of your favorite spots in Casper and Natrona County? Let's dive into the recent health and food inspections conducted between January 2nd and January 8th, 2026. The Casper-Natrona County Health Department diligently inspects a variety of establishments, including restaurants, grocery stores, and mobile food units, ensuring they meet safety standards. These inspections, which happen at least twice a year, are crucial for maintaining public health. But here's where it gets interesting: the department categorizes violations into three types: priority, priority foundation, and core. The primary goal isn't just to find faults; it's to educate businesses and help them correct unsafe practices.
The good news? According to the program manager for Environmental Health, there's no pass or fail grade. Violations are addressed immediately or within 10 days, preventing any immediate danger. Re-inspections may occur for more serious issues, but most places can easily comply.
Here's a quick rundown of some key findings, with links to the full reports on the department's website for more details.
January 5, 2026
- Metro Coffee Company: Faced 3 violations. Notably, there was no handwashing soap at the bar hand sink, and employees wore jewelry while preparing food.
- Loaf ’N Jug #131: Received a clean bill of health with 0 violations.
- Casper Residence Inn: Had 2 violations. Issues included a soiled can opener and a fly swatter that didn't trap insects. Additionally, several rooms had dirty microwaves, refrigerators, and other cleanliness issues.
- Hartford Inn: Found with 2 violations. A mattress with extensive staining and bathrooms missing grout or tiles were noted.
- Texas Roadhouse: Faced 9 violations, including 3 priority violations. Problems included a blocked handwashing sink, improper food temperatures, and employees not using hair restraints. And this is the part most people miss... the report also mentioned unlabeled food containers and wet pans stacked after cleaning.
January 6, 2026
- Busy Bumblebees: Had 6 violations. Issues ranged from expired bleach test strips to exposed wires and a changing pad with a hole.
- Meals on Wheels: Had 1 violation. Pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning.
January 7, 2026
- Family Dollar – Bar Nunn #32722: Had 1 priority violation for foods and medication past their expiration dates.
- Hanger The: Faced 6 violations, including 2 priority ones. Key issues included a lack of a certified food protection manager, unlabeled chemicals, and a back door not protected against pests.
January 8, 2026
- Buckin’ Brew LLC – 2nd St.: Had 3 violations, including 1 priority and 1 repeat violation. Problems included no written procedure for handling vomiting or diarrheal events and unlabeled sauce bottles.
Important Note: The health department aims to educate and help businesses improve, not to punish.
What do you think? Are you surprised by any of these findings? Do you think the health department is doing a good job? Share your thoughts in the comments!
