Bayou Liquors Logs Eight Violations in Natrona County Food Sweep

The Casper-Natrona County Health Department completed a series of unannounced inspections across the region during the week ending Oct. 29, 2026. Inspectors visited restaurants, grocery stores, and other food service operations to check for safety standards. The department reviews these facilities at least twice a year. The primary goal of these visits is to educate business owners on unsafe practices and help them correct errors.

The health department classifies violations into three categories: priority, priority foundation, and core. There is no passing or failing grade for a health inspection. Every violation must be fixed immediately or within 10 days. A single violation does not automatically make a business unsafe. If a facility requires a reinspection, it usually indicates a more severe issue or that the business needed more time to make corrections. Most facilities meet the 10 day deadline easily.

During the week, inspectors visited nine distinct locations. Eight of these facilities received low violation counts or no violations at all. One location, Bayou Liquors Inc, recorded eight violations and was flagged for a reinspection. Another facility, Baymont Inn and Suites Food Service, received three violations and also required a reinspection.

The NCSD Warehouse, Verda James Elementary School, and Paradise Valley Elementary School all received zero violations on Oct. 23 and Oct. 26. Caputa’s Catering and Stahoo’s Brewing and Taproom also passed their inspections with zero violations on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27, respectively.

Courtyard By Marriott Food Service received two violations on Oct. 26. Inspectors noted that the sanitizer concentration in the dish machine was non-detectable. Employees were also working in the food service area without proper hair restraints, such as beard nets. No reinspection was required for this location.

Don Juan Mexican Restaurant recorded three violations on Oct. 27. The staff did not include a certified food protection manager. Containers in the walk-in cooler and prep unit lacked labels for preparation or discard dates. Unlabeled food containers were found throughout the kitchen area. The facility did not require a reinspection.

Baymont Inn and Suites Food Service received three violations on Oct. 28. The location lacked a certified food protection manager. The quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution in the 3C sink was non-detectable. Food splatter was visible on the ceiling of the microwave oven. A reinspection is required for this facility. The Baymont Inn and Suites Motel received one violation for storing combustible materials too close to electrical panels. Subway West Walmart received one violation for having less than 10 foot candles of light in the walk-in freezer unit.

On Oct. 29, the Lifetime Health & Fitness Center Juice Bar received one violation. The coffee storage area drawers needed cleaning. Bayou Liquors Inc faced the highest number of violations with eight. The location lacked a certified food protection manager. Raw bacon was stored above onions, creating a risk of cross contamination. Mold or soil accumulation was noted on the inside of the ice machine.

Inspectors at Bayou Liquors also found ready-to-eat food that was not discarded correctly. Sliced vegetables and sauces in the prep unit were past their dates. The consumer advisory did not include proper disclosures for items served undercooked. Homemade employee foods were stored in a way that could contaminate retail food in cold-holding units. The insect control device did not retain insects, and fly swatters were observed in the bar area. Employees were working without proper hair restraints.