Backwoods Lodge

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 28, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Occupancy limit

     The number of individuals advertised for (16+) exceeds the posted occupancy limits established and enforced by a local government agency. The 2-bedroom unit has a max occupancy of 6, and the 4-bedroom unit has a max occupancy of 8, for a total of 14.

     Correction: Decrease advertised occupancy to match Sawyer County occupancy limits or seek approval from Sawyer County Zoning to install a larger septic system.

     Code ATCP 72.18(3)(b)3.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Building evacuation diagram (TRH) - posted or provided

     The building evacuation diagram is not conspicuously posted in each sleeping room or is not provided in the check-in materials.

     Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each sleeping room or provide in the check-in materials given to guests.

     Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.

   • Not serious Non-critical

     License posted in public view

     A current State and County license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Correction: Post a current State and County license in the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.07(7)

2. Oct 22, 2025 Follow Up · 4 non-critical, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     State license is not displayed conspicuously to the public (both rental units).

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

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     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 [Septic lid not secured with lock & chain or buried)].

     Correction: Need to secure septic lid (smaller cabin) with lock & chain or to bury the lid.

     Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     WINDOW SCREENING

     Window screen missing from the following [two screen doors (font & back of main entry) and one in living room window of larger lake house].

     Correction: Provide screening on all windows that can be opened to the outside (or remove screen door altogether).

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (e)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Operator reuses bulk, non-meal, food items (seasonings, coffee, sugar, creamer, etc.) from one guest stay to the next. If an operator chooses to provide non-meal food items for guest convenience, then it should be from an approved source and be prepackaged. An item that is not prepackaged could become adulterated, either intentionally or unintentionally, from one guest stay to another.

     Correction: Remove all food items that are not single-serve, prepackaged. Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

3. Sep 3, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 4 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW

     State license is not displayed conspicuously to the public (both rental units).

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

     Code ATCP 72.04 (7)

   • 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 [Septic lid not secured with lock & chain or buried)].

     Correction: Need to secure septic lid (smaller cabin) with lock & chain or to bury the lid.

     Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     WINDOW SCREENING

     Window screen missing from the following [two screen doors (font & back of main entry) and one in living room window of larger lake house].

     Correction: Provide screening on all windows that can be opened to the outside (or remove screen door altogether).

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (e)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     GENERAL MAINTENANCE

     Operator reuses bulk, non-meal, food items (seasonings, coffee, sugar, creamer, etc.) from one guest stay to the next. If an operator chooses to provide non-meal food items for guest convenience, then it should be from an approved source and be prepackaged. An item that is not prepackaged could become adulterated, either intentionally or unintentionally, from one guest stay to another.

     Correction: Remove all food items that are not single-serve, prepackaged. 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

     Decks of the larger lake house are not maintained or in good repair.

     Correction: Need to replace/repair all or portions of both the front entry deck and the back, lakeside deck. (contact your inspector for details) Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

     Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

   • Serious Critical Repeat

     CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     A carbon monoxide detector is not provided or operational [outside of each separate sleeping area (lower level of larger lake house) and/or in sleeping rooms, where a fuel-burning appliance is located (lower level bedroom of larger lake house with furnace and hot water heater)].

     Correction: Provide functioning carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.

     Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)

4. Jun 26, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 1 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     UTENSILS - DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE

     Wood block was observed on kitchen counter of smaller cabin.

     Correction: Need to remove wood block for storing knives. Wood block is not easily accessible for cleaning and sanitizing. Replace or repair utensils that are not free of cracks, chips, rust or other imperfections.

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

   • Serious Critical

     SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     Smoke detector was not in working order [in lower level bedroom of larger cabin (room with furnace)].

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

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

   • Serious Critical

     CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     A carbon monoxide detector is not provided [in lower level bedroom of larger cabin sleeping rooms, where a fuel-burning appliance is located (room with furnace)].

     Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.

     Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)