Northwoods Cottage
10554 DAKOTA AVE, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- MROF-DJKNH8
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (253) 304-1645
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 23, 2026 Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided within each individually keyed unit.
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule, within each sleeping area.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
Closing criteria - absence of a required smoke alarm
The operator shall close the bedrooms of the lodging facility due to the absence of required smoke alarm.
Correction: The operator shall close the applicable individually keyed unit, lodging facility, or affected areas of a lodging facility where an imminent health hazard is present.
Code ATCP 72.26(1)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Smoke alarm installed in each sleeping room
A smoke alarm is not within each sleeping room. Both bedrooms upstairs do not have a smoke alarm.
Correction: Provide a smoke alarm within each sleeping room.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)3.
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
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Jul 13, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided within each individually keyed unit.
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule, within each sleeping area.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
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Serious
Critical
Closing criteria - absence of a required smoke alarm
The operator shall close the bedrooms of the lodging facility due to the absence of required smoke alarm.
Correction: The operator shall close the applicable individually keyed unit, lodging facility, or affected areas of a lodging facility where an imminent health hazard is present.
Code ATCP 72.26(1)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Smoke alarm installed in each sleeping room
A smoke alarm is not within each sleeping room. Both bedrooms upstairs do not have a smoke alarm.
Correction: Provide a smoke alarm within each sleeping room.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)3.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 6, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jul 16, 2025 Pre-inspection · 3 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
WINDOW SCREENING
Window screens missing from the upstairs bedrooms.
Correction: Provide screening on all windows that can be opened to the outside.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (e)
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Not serious
Non-critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
A carbon monoxide detector is not provided on main level/first floor.
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.
Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Two electrical wire junction boxes without covers in basement.
Correction: Install covers on all junction boxes. 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
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The window glass in upper bedroom is broken.
Correction: Replace broken window pane in upper bedroom. 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
Source: Sawyer County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 17, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.