Browning Cabin
8625N YOPPS RD, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- MMKY-BL3MAW
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (651) 353-4144
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 3, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
POWTS access covers
The POWTS access cover was observed unlocked.
Correction: Locked or secure the POWTS access cover to prevent general access by the public.
Code ATCP 72.17(3)(b)
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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 measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed in bedroom with 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.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
License posted in public view
A current license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.
Correction: Post a current license in the premises in a place visible to the public.
Code ATCP 72.07(7)
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
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May 27, 2026 Routine · 5 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
POWTS access covers
The POWTS access cover was observed unlocked.
Correction: Locked or secure the POWTS access cover to prevent general access by the public.
Code ATCP 72.17(3)(b)
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm located in the bedroom with bunk beds is not maintained in working order (likely need to replace batteries).
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm located in the main living area nearest the stair to the loft is greater than 10 years old. Replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s date of expiration.
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Serious
Critical
Carbon monoxide alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The carbon monoxide alarm located near the bottom of the stairs for the loft was not maintained in working order. Was missing a battery.
Correction: Repair or replace the carbon monoxide alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(12)(h)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of less than 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bunk bed was observed in bedroom with 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.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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Not serious
Non-critical
License posted in public view
A current license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.
Correction: Post a current license in the premises in a place visible to the public.
Code ATCP 72.07(7)
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 3, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
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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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Private septic lid was not secured via a chain and lock.
Correction: Secure septic lid with a lock and chain.
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Sep 6, 2023 Routine · 2 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
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bulk food items, such as coffee, spices/seasonings, flour, sugar, ice & acohol were observed in ther kitchen area available to guests.
Correction: Remove all bulk food 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)
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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.