Gronski Cabin
15394W REISKES RD, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- MMKY-BTNRWB
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 205-9031
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 8, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The lake side deck stairway by the grill is not provided with a handrail, and has four risers
Correction: At least one handrail shall be provided for a flight of stairs with more than 3 risers.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(a)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of less than 2.5 feet - 23 inches - measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed for the lighter colored bunk bed.
Correction: Provide a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed. This may be achieved by using a thinner mattress or modifying the bunk bed frame
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling
A free space of less than 2.5 feet - 25 inches - was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed for the darker framed bunk bed (left side).
Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed by providing thinner mattress or reconfiguring bunk bed. Lower bunk has 2.5 feet of clearance exactly, so lowering top bunk is not an option.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Sep 2, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 5 non-critical, 5 repeat
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm in the bunk bedroom is over ten years old and is not functioning at all when tested
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Provide video of newly installed alarm being tested within 5 calendar days - Tuesday 8--25-26
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The lake side deck stairway by the grill is not provided with a handrail, and has four risers
Correction: At least one handrail shall be provided for a flight of stairs with more than 3 risers.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(a)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Occupancy limit
Advertized and requested occupancy limit of 8 exceeds the limit of 6 established and enforced by a local government agency.
Correction: Advertizement must be lowered to sleeping capacity of 6. Bunk beds, both of which are not code compliant may need to be replaced, recommend providing sleeping spaces for just 6 persons.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(b)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of less than 2.5 feet - 23 inches - measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed for the lighter colored bunk bed.
Correction: Provide a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed. This may be achieved by using a thinner mattress or modifying the bunk bed frame
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling
A free space of less than 2.5 feet - 25 inches - was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed for the darker framed bunk bed (left side).
Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed by providing thinner mattress or reconfiguring bunk bed. Lower bunk has 2.5 feet of clearance exactly, so lowering top bunk is not an option.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
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Aug 25, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 5 non-critical, 5 repeat
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm in the bunk bedroom is over ten years old and is not functioning at all when tested
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Provide video of newly installed alarm being tested within 5 calendar days - Tuesday 8--25-26
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The lake side deck stairway by the grill is not provided with a handrail, and has four risers
Correction: At least one handrail shall be provided for a flight of stairs with more than 3 risers.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(a)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Occupancy limit
Advertized and requested occupancy limit of 8 exceeds the limit of 6 established and enforced by a local government agency.
Correction: Advertizement must be lowered to sleeping capacity of 6. Bunk beds, both of which are not code compliant may need to be replaced, recommend providing sleeping spaces for just 6 persons.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(b)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of less than 2.5 feet - 23 inches - measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed for the lighter colored bunk bed.
Correction: Provide a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed. This may be achieved by using a thinner mattress or modifying the bunk bed frame
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling
A free space of less than 2.5 feet - 25 inches - was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed for the darker framed bunk bed (left side).
Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed by providing thinner mattress or reconfiguring bunk bed. Lower bunk has 2.5 feet of clearance exactly, so lowering top bunk is not an option.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
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Aug 20, 2026 Routine · 5 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm in the bunk bedroom is over ten years old and is not functioning at all when tested
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Provide video of newly installed alarm being tested within 5 calendar days - Tuesday 8--25-26
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The lake side deck stairway by the grill is not provided with a handrail, and has four risers
Correction: At least one handrail shall be provided for a flight of stairs with more than 3 risers.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(a)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Occupancy limit
Advertized and requested occupancy limit of 8 exceeds the limit of 6 established and enforced by a local government agency.
Correction: Advertizement must be lowered to sleeping capacity of 6. Bunk beds, both of which are not code compliant may need to be replaced, recommend providing sleeping spaces for just 6 persons.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(b)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of less than 2.5 feet - 23 inches - measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed for the lighter colored bunk bed.
Correction: Provide a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed. This may be achieved by using a thinner mattress or modifying the bunk bed frame
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling
A free space of less than 2.5 feet - 25 inches - was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed for the darker framed bunk bed (left side).
Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed by providing thinner mattress or reconfiguring bunk bed. Lower bunk has 2.5 feet of clearance exactly, so lowering top bunk is not an option.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 19, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 17, 2023 Routine · 1 critical, 6 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
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-LOCATED, DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, OPERATED
The private sewage system is not located, designed, constructed or operated in accordance with chapters 382-384 of the Wisconsin Plumbing Code and ss. chapter 145.245 [not secured with chain and lock].
Correction: Install lock and chain to secure septic lid
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detector outside of bedroom was greate than 10 years old.
Correction: Replace smoke detector on main level, outside of bedrooms. 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
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bulk food related items were observed in the kitchen area.
Correction: Remove all food items that are not single-server, pre-packaged prior to guest arrival. 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
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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
MATTRESS PAD PROVIDED/SUFFICIENT SIZE
Mattress pads not observed on all beds.
Correction: Provide a mattress pad that completely covers the mattress.
Code [H] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Serious
Critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - POWER SOURCE
The carbon monoxide detector on [main leve] was determined to have insufficient power [describe]
Correction: Provide an active power source or replace batteries in the carbon monoxide detector.
Code [B] ATCP 72.145 (4)(a)
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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.