Birchwood Retreat

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 13, 2026 Routine · 1 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public. Licenses have been posted in guest book, when book was updated, licenses were not transferred into the new book

     Correction: Post the permit in a conspicuous location to the public. Licenses will be transferred into the new guest book.

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

2. Feb 5, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.

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

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site

     DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE

     Wood knife block was observed on the kitchen counter is not designed to be easily cleanable, durable or constructed of approved materials.

     Correction: Need to remove wood block for storing knifes. The wood block is not considered easily assessable for sanitizing and cleaning. Provide complying furnishings, equipment or utensils.

     Code ATCP 72.11 (1)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES

     Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as dishware, silverware, glassware, etc. are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.

     Correction: Need to post "Sanitizing Utensils" notice and provide sanitizer for guests. 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 uten

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

3. Dec 4, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.

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

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES

     Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as [glassware, silverware, dishware, etc.] are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.

     Correction: Post "Sanitizing of Utensils Notice" and provide sanitizer for your guests. 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 uten

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

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Bulk food items allowed from one guest stay to another (ice, pancake mix, seasonings, oils, etc..

     Correction: Remove all bulk food related items that are not single-serve, pre-packaged. 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

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Garage window is not maintained or in good repair (broken).

     Correction: Replace broken window in garage area. Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

4. Nov 28, 2023 Routine · 2 critical, 3 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.

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

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES

     Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as [glassware, silverware, dishware, etc.] are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.

     Correction: Post "Sanitizing of Utensils Notice" and provide sanitizer for your guests. 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 uten

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

   • Not serious Non-critical

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Bulk food items allowed from one guest stay to another (ice, pancake mix, seasonings, oils, etc..

     Correction: Remove all bulk food related items that are not single-serve, pre-packaged. 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

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Garage window is not maintained or in good repair (broken).

     Correction: Replace broken window in garage area. Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

   • Serious Critical

     SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     Smoke detector was not in working order on main level.

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

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

   • Serious Critical

     CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - POWER SOURCE

     The carbon monoxide detector on main level was determined to have insufficient power [dead batteries]

     Correction: Provide an active power source or replace batteries in the carbon monoxide detector.

     Code [B] ATCP 72.145 (4)(a)