Lake House On College
1431 COLLEGE AVE, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- LWIR-CM5M6X
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (847) 840-2158
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 9, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Caulking where wall tiles meet the bathtub observed to be cracked and missing in several spots. 2. Caulking around the sink in walk-in shower bathroom observed to be cracked along the wall. 3. Caulking inside shefl area of walk-in shower observed to be cracked.
Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Jan 6, 2026 Routine · 1 critical, 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Caulking where wall tiles meet the bathtub observed to be cracked and missing in several spots. 2. Caulking around the sink in walk-in shower bathroom observed to be cracked along the wall. 3. Caulking inside shefl area of walk-in shower observed to be cracked.
Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in both the kitchen area and bunk bed room. .
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Aug 28, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 11, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are observed to be expired and not in working order.
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in kitchen areas.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
Both side by side crisper buckets in the Kenmore refrigerator were observed to be cracked.
Correction: Replace the side by side crisper buckets.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (6)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
Corrected on site
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1.) Each set of stairs leading into the basement is observed to have more than 3 risers and no securely fastened handrail. 2.) Electrical wires on the ceiling near the stair case are not observed to be properly secured. 3.)Flat screen television and lamp in basement were observed to be powered through an extension chord. 4.) Top bunk guardrail is observed to be loosely attached to the base.
Correction: 1.)Securely install a graspable handrail to both sets of stairs with more than 3 risers leading to the basement. This issue has been referred to the building department. 2.) Properly secure electrical wires near stair case. This issue has been referred to the Electrical Department. Action Taken: 3.) Flat screen television and lamp was unplugged. PIC was instructed to power these items through a wa
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Apr 30, 2024 Routine · 6 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW
04/30/24: Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.
Correction: Post the permit in a conspicuous location to the public.
Code ATCP 72.04 (7)
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Not serious
Non-critical
DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE
04/30/24: Queen guest bed headboard is not designed to be durable.
Correction: Install headboard either to the wall or the bed..
Code ATCP 72.11 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES
04/30/24; No signage was observed communicating FCS have not been sanitized and what proper steps should be taken to sanitize them. Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as plates,bowls, cups are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.
Correction: All multi-use utensils should be washed, rinsed and sanitized using approved methods, equipment and chemicals. Provide unscented bleach. A sign communicating proper sanitation methods, where sanitation supplies can be found, and that the FCS utensils have not been previously sanitized needs to be provided. No utensils for food contact may be washed in a guestroom lavatory.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
04/30/24: Top bunk guardrail in guestroom is not in good repair and observed to be unstable.
Correction: Tighten guardrail so that it is compliant with building code..
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
STATE BUILDING CODE - FIRE SAFETY
04/30/24: Upstairs hallway fire detector observed missing batteries. .
Correction: Replace batteries or fire detector.
Code [D] ATCP 72.14 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
SOILED LINEN - SEPARATE STORAGE
Containers used for soiled linen were also used for clean linen.
Correction: Soiled linen shall be kept in washable containers used for this purpose exclusively. Provide separate and marked containers for clean and soiled linen.
Code [F] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Apr 30, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW
04/30/24: Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.
Correction: Post the permit in a conspicuous location to the public.
Code ATCP 72.04 (7)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE
04/30/24: Queen guest bed headboard is not designed to be durable.
Correction: Install headboard either to the wall or the bed..
Code ATCP 72.11 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
04/30/24: Top bunk guardrail in guestroom is not in good repair and observed to be unstable.
Correction: Tighten guardrail so that it is compliant with building code..
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
Source: City of Racine Public Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.