RecordWell Data

Prairie Motel

N2245 CTY RD K, Merril, WI 54452 · Lincoln County

31cited violations
1serious tier
7inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Hotel and Motel - 5 - 30 Rooms)
Inspected by
Lincoln County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWPCQ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 562-4105
Official record
Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026111
2025140
20245260

Inspections

  1. Sep 28, 2026 Routine · 1 non-critical
    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

      Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration

      The smoke alarm in rooms 32 and 35 are missing batteries.

      Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.

      Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)

  2. Oct 20, 2025 Routine · 4 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site

      SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in rooms 24 and 25. 24 - battery romoved, tape over sensor. 25 Expired in 2003, sensor covered with paper.

      Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping rooms: 24, 24 & 34

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES

      Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as microwave plate are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.

      Correction: All multi-use utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized using approved methods, equipment and chemicals. Provide approved 3 compartment sink or approved commercial dish machine for this purpose. Test sanitizer strength in manual/mechanical methods. Provide means of testing hot water sanitization, if applicable. No utensils for food contact may be washed in a guestroom lavatory.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - MAINTAINED

      Fire extinguishers last inspected September, 2024.

      Correction: Annual pressure testing required with record maintained.

      Code [M] ATCP 72.14 (1)

  3. Dec 30, 2024 Routine · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping room 34. 36

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

  4. Apr 22, 2024 Follow Up · 4 non-critical, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping room 36. Room rate card is reversed to hide old rates.

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION

      The floors in rooms 35 & 36 are not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Debris and broken glass observed on floor.

      Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PREMISE - MAINTAINED

      Premise is not maintained clean, free from refuse, or other hazards on the left side of the building. Electrical outlet is missing a cover

      Correction: Maintain premise in a clean condition, free from refuse and hazards.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      The vent cover in the bathroom is missing.

      Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

  5. Jan 17, 2024 Follow Up · 7 non-critical, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      Smoke detector in room 35 expired in 2003 and battery expired in 2016 and is not in working order.

      Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping room 36. Room rate card is reversed to hide old rates.

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION

      The floors in rooms 35 & 36 are not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Debris and broken glass observed on floor.

      Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PREMISE - MAINTAINED

      Premise is not maintained clean, free from refuse, or other hazards on the left side of the building. Electrical outlet is missing a cover

      Correction: Maintain premise in a clean condition, free from refuse and hazards.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PRIVATE WELL- CONSTRUCTION

      The private water well is not constructed or maintained in compliance with NR 812 of the Wisconsin Administrative code. The well cap is loose. Operator indicated that he is pouring bleach in the well on the 22nd of each month.

      Correction: Referral to the department of natural resources for follow-up. Provide documentation to the department that the well is in compliance.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.10 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      The vent cover in the bathroom is missing.

      Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PRIVATE WELL-WATER SAMPLED, TESTED, RESULTS AVAILABLE

      Water sample results are not available for review.

      Correction: Submit a water sample for every well that serves the public to a certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis and provide the results within 20 business days to the department.

      Code [F] ATCP 72.10 (3)

  6. Jan 10, 2024 Re-inspection · 7 non-critical, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      Smoke detector in room 35 expired in 2003 and battery expired in 2016 and is not in working order.

      Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping room 36. Room rate card is reversed to hide old rates.

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION

      The floors in rooms 35 & 36 are not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Debris and broken glass observed on floor.

      Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PREMISE - MAINTAINED

      Premise is not maintained clean, free from refuse, or other hazards on the left side of the building. Electrical outlet is missing a cover

      Correction: Maintain premise in a clean condition, free from refuse and hazards.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PRIVATE WELL- CONSTRUCTION

      The private water well is not constructed or maintained in compliance with NR 812 of the Wisconsin Administrative code. The well cap is loose. Operator indicated that he is pouring bleach in the well on the 22nd of each month.

      Correction: Referral to the department of natural resources for follow-up. Provide documentation to the department that the well is in compliance.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.10 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      The vent cover in the bathroom is missing.

      Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      PRIVATE WELL-WATER SAMPLED, TESTED, RESULTS AVAILABLE

      Water sample results are not available for review.

      Correction: Submit a water sample for every well that serves the public to a certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis and provide the results within 20 business days to the department.

      Code [F] ATCP 72.10 (3)

  7. Jan 5, 2024 Routine · 7 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      Smoke detector in room 35 expired in 2003 and battery expired in 2016 and is not in working order.

      Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping room 36. Room rate card is reversed to hide old rates.

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION

      The floors in rooms 35 & 36 are not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Debris and broken glass observed on floor.

      Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      PREMISE - MAINTAINED

      Premise is not maintained clean, free from refuse, or other hazards on the left side of the building. Electrical outlet is missing a cover

      Correction: Maintain premise in a clean condition, free from refuse and hazards.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      PRIVATE WELL- CONSTRUCTION

      The private water well is not constructed or maintained in compliance with NR 812 of the Wisconsin Administrative code. The well cap is loose. Operator indicated that he is pouring bleach in the well on the 22nd of each month.

      Correction: Referral to the department of natural resources for follow-up. Provide documentation to the department that the well is in compliance.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.10 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      The vent cover in the bathroom is missing.

      Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      PRIVATE WELL-WATER SAMPLED, TESTED, RESULTS AVAILABLE

      Water sample results are not available for review.

      Correction: Submit a water sample for every well that serves the public to a certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis and provide the results within 20 business days to the department.

      Code [F] ATCP 72.10 (3)

Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.