Bear's Den

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2026 Routine · 1 non-critical
   • 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.

2. Oct 16, 2025 Follow Up · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Current year permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.

     Correction: Post the current year permit in a conspicuous location to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Observed areas of the kitchen that were not maintained in a clean and sanitized condition. In particular, the microwave and the cupboards next to the refrigerator were dirty. The refrigerator and cupboards contained bulk food items and there was a foul smell coming from the cupboards indicating food was going bad.

     Correction: Maintain establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests. Remove all food items that are not single-serving/pre-packaged. Clean and sanitize kitchen areas.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

3. Sep 17, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Current year permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.

     Correction: Post the current year permit in a conspicuous location to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Observed areas of the kitchen that were not maintained in a clean and sanitized condition. In particular, the microwave and the cupboards next to the refrigerator were dirty. The refrigerator and cupboards contained bulk food items and there was a foul smell coming from the cupboards indicating food was going bad.

     Correction: Maintain establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests. Remove all food items that are not single-serving/pre-packaged. Clean and sanitize kitchen areas.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     PRIVATE WELL-WATER UNSAFE; POTABLE WATER PROVISIONS

     The well water from the well servicing this property has been determined by laboratory analysis to be unsafe per DNR 809 standards.

     Correction: Provide safe potable water from a tested and approved source on a temporary basis until the well is tested safe or a new well is drilled and the water is determined safe. Immediately discontinue use of the well's water supply for drinking, cooking and ice making purposes. Bathing is OK. Provide bottled water and ice supply from an approved source until a safe on-premise water supply is available.

     Code [E] ATCP 72.10 (3)

4. Nov 4, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Sep 20, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     There is no Hand Rail provided for stairway to basement where open fall hazard exists

     Correction: Consult with owner about desired way to provide a hand rail with adequate height and gaps. Develop timeline for provision. If timeframe will be longer, discuss interim control options.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

6. Sep 9, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     There is no Hand Rail provided for stairway to basement where open fall hazard exists

     Correction: Consult with owner about desired way to provide a hand rail with adequate height and gaps. Develop timeline for provision. If timeframe will be longer, discuss interim control options.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     PRIVATE WELL-WATER SAMPLED, TESTED, RESULTS AVAILABLE

     A water sample for private well serving the public has not been submitted to a certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis.

     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. Water sample collected on site - results will be available in 1-2 business days

     Code [F] ATCP 72.10 (3)