Northern Route LLC - Riviera Cottage
608 W RIVERSIDE AVE, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- MMAI-DEWMHV
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 485-5766
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 29, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Building evacuation diagram (TRH) - posted or provided
The building evacuation diagram is not conspicuously posted in each sleeping room or is not provided in the check-in materials.
Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each sleeping room or provide in the check-in materials given to guests.
Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
TCS foods, opened non-TCS foods, ice - removal at guest turnover
TCS foods and opened non-TCS food items including ice are not discarded between guest stays. Opened containers of sugar and oats in cabinet, not discarded between guests.
Correction: Discard all TCS foods and opened non-TCS food items including ice at guest turnover.
Code ATCP 72.21(3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jun 1, 2026 Routine · 4 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided within each individually keyed unit, but are expired.
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm in the basement and in the kitchen are not replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s date of expiration.
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Building evacuation diagram (TRH) - posted or provided
The building evacuation diagram is not conspicuously posted in each sleeping room or is not provided in the check-in materials.
Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each sleeping room or provide in the check-in materials given to guests.
Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TCS foods, opened non-TCS foods, ice - removal at guest turnover
TCS foods and opened non-TCS food items including ice are not discarded between guest stays. Opened containers of sugar and oats in cabinet, not discarded between guests.
Correction: Discard all TCS foods and opened non-TCS food items including ice at guest turnover.
Code ATCP 72.21(3)
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 19, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Nov 22, 2024 Pre-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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.