Chit Chat Resort
15571W LAKE ST, Birchwood, WI 54817 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 2 - 4 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXG57
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 790-2800
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 28, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 8 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided in all required locations within each individually keyed unit.
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule.
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 affected areas of a lodging facility due to the absence of a required smoke alarm. Cabin 3 shall be closed due to the absence of smoke alarms in each of the bedrooms.
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.
Correction: Provide a smoke alarm within each sleeping room.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)3.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Guest-provided sanitization - sanitizer provided
A chemical sanitizer for utensils is not provided.
Correction: The chemical sanitizer must be available or made available upon request.
Code ATCP 72.20(6)(e)4.
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Not serious
Non-critical
License posted in public view
A current State 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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Fire extinguisher maintained (TRH) - maintained if provided
The provided fire extinguisher is not maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Extinguisher was manufactured in 1986 and thus expired in 1998.
Correction: The fire extinguisher must be located in a readily accessible conspicuous area, and the extinguisher must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove expired fire extinguisher and replace with a non-expired extinguisher.
Code ATCP 72.18(9)(b)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Pests, vermin, wildlife - present
Evidence of mice activity (rodent droppings) were observed in the bathroom and kitchen sinks.
Correction: Remove the droppings and install a rodent trap or deterrent or hire a licensed pest control operator.
Code ATCP 72.19(2)
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 23, 2026 Routine · 8 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided in all required locations within each individually keyed unit.
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule.
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 affected areas of a lodging facility due to the absence of a required smoke alarm. Cabin 3 shall be closed due to the absence of smoke alarms in each of the bedrooms.
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.
Correction: Provide a smoke alarm within each sleeping room.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)3.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Guest-provided sanitization - sanitizer provided
A chemical sanitizer for utensils is not provided.
Correction: The chemical sanitizer must be available or made available upon request.
Code ATCP 72.20(6)(e)4.
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Not serious
Non-critical
License posted in public view
A current State 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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Fire extinguisher maintained (TRH) - maintained if provided
The provided fire extinguisher is not maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Extinguisher was manufactured in 1986 and thus expired in 1998.
Correction: The fire extinguisher must be located in a readily accessible conspicuous area, and the extinguisher must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove expired fire extinguisher and replace with a non-expired extinguisher.
Code ATCP 72.18(9)(b)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Pests, vermin, wildlife - present
Evidence of mice activity (rodent droppings) were observed in the bathroom and kitchen sinks.
Correction: Remove the droppings and install a rodent trap or deterrent or hire a licensed pest control operator.
Code ATCP 72.19(2)
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 13, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 2, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 1 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW
Current year permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.
Correction: Post the current year permit in a conspicuous location to the public.
Code ATCP 72.04 (7)
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Serious
Critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
A carbon monoxide detector is not provided in Cabin 3 inside the sleeping room where a fuel-burning appliance is located.
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.
Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jun 20, 2023 Routine · 1 critical
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Serious
Critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in cabin 3 (no batteries) and cabin 2 (over 10 years old).
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Serious
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.