Dancing Waters Retreat
7893N INDIAN DR, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- JSAK-CSXPY7
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 317-1253
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 18, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Slip-resistant flooring in shower and bathtubs
The blue shower is not provided with slip-resistant flooring or materials.
Correction: Slip-resistant flooring or materials shall be provided in all shower and bathtub basins.
Code ATCP 72.17(5)(f)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Occupancy limit
The number of individuals in the rental facility exceeds the posted occupancy limit established and enforced by a local government agency.
Correction: Need to reduce posted/advertised occupancy to what has been established by local governing agency (Sawyer Co.).
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(b)3.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Equipment and furnishings - cleanable
The wood block for storing knives located in the larger kitchen is not designed, constructed, or made of a material that is easily cleanable.
Correction: Remove wood block for storing knives. All equipment and furnishings shall be designed, constructed, and made of a material that is easily cleanable.
Code ATCP 72.20(1)
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 25, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical
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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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
DOOR LOCKS
Remove electronic locks from the two doors for "middle" bed room. Can not get out of room from both directions. Keyed from inside (one side). Middle room needs to have egress in both directions in case of emergency.
Correction: Provide door locks for key locking from the outside and non-key locking from the inside.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (d)
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Not serious
Non-critical
DOOR LOCKS
Door lock to the screen room is keyed from the inside with no door to the exterior for escape. If door is close (and locked) persons in the screen room would not have a door for egress to the outside. Would be locked in.
Correction: Provide door lock for non-key locking from the inside.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (d)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Lots of electrical extension cords throughout facility that pose a tripping hazard.
Correction: Need to make sure all electrical extension cords are tucked into corners or anchored around wall edges to prevent tripping hazards. 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
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Jun 30, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 29, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 critical, 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION
Smaller unit coffee pot and the oven in the larger unit were not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Correction: Maintain all areas, utensils and appliances in a clean and sanitary condition.
Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GARBAGE AND REFUSE - REMOVAL FREQUENCY
Garbage containers had strong odor of rotting refuse attracting flies and not secured from larger wildlife.
Correction: Dispose of garbage as often as necessary in order to prevent decomposition or overflow.
Code [B] ATCP 72.10 (8) (a)
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Serious
Critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order. Need new batteries (replace batteries in all units). Smoke detector were also observed to be mounted low on the wall.
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations. Install smoke detectors according to manufactures recommendation (higher on the wall or ceiling).
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Serious
Critical
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
Rodent (mouse) activity was observe in/on kitchen counter of both units.
Correction: Need to safely clean and sannitize areas/utensils visited by rodents. Contact a pest control company to evaluate and eliminate the presence and harborage of insects and rodents.
Code ATCP 72.15 (3)
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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.