Nevin Cabin
12640N HARD ROCK CIR, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- MMKY-BHFHHU
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (619) 309-7285
- Official record
- Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Sep 11, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 4 non-critical
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of 25 inches (less than 30 inches or 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 the bunk room.
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. Install a thinner mattress, alter the frame of the bunk bed to gain the necessary space, separate the bunks from one another, or otherwise remove the bottom bunk bed as a sleeping space by removing the mattress and linens.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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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
Non-critical
License posted in public view
A current (2026-2027) 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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Not serious
Non-critical
Food-contact utensil surfaces - smooth and easily cleanable
The knife block is not and easily cleanable.
Correction: Discontinue use of the food-contact utensil or dishware. Knives may be stored in an easily cleanable container, or without use of a container such as a tray, drawer, or magnetic knife strip.
Code ATCP 72.20(5)(b)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 10, 2026 Routine · 6 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided in all required locations within the 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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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
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between beds
A vertical separation of 25 inches (less than 30 inches or 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 the bunk room.
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. Install a thinner mattress, alter the frame of the bunk bed to gain the necessary space, separate the bunks from one another, or otherwise remove the bottom bunk bed as a sleeping space by removing the mattress and linens.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)2.
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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
Non-critical
License posted in public view
A current (2026-2027) 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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Not serious
Non-critical
Food-contact utensil surfaces - smooth and easily cleanable
The knife block is not and easily cleanable.
Correction: Discontinue use of the food-contact utensil or dishware. Knives may be stored in an easily cleanable container, or without use of a container such as a tray, drawer, or magnetic knife strip.
Code ATCP 72.20(5)(b)
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 24, 2025 Routine · 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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Not serious
Non-critical
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Nov 14, 2024 Follow Up · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 4 repeat
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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].
Correction: To secure septic lid with chains & lock.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
UTENSILS - DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
Observed wood block for storing knives on kitchen counter.
Correction: Need to remove wood block for storing knives. Wood block is not easily accessible for cleaning and sanitizing.
Code [C] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bulk food (flour, sugar, coffee, spices, etc.) related items were observed in kitchen cabinet available from one guest stay to another
Correction: Remove all bulk food related 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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Serious
Critical
Repeat
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - POWER SOURCE
The smoke/carbon monoxide detector in [outside of kids bunk bedroom] was determined to have insufficient power [needs new batteries]
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
Repeat
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Oct 21, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 3 non-critical
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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 [Septic lid not secured].
Correction: To secure septic lid with chains & lock.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
UTENSILS - DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
Observed wood block for storing knives on kitchen counter.
Correction: Need to remove wood block for storing knives. Wood block is not easily accessible for cleaning and sanitizing.
Code [C] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bulk food (flour, sugar, coffee, spices, etc.) related items were observed in kitchen cabinet available from one guest stay to another
Correction: Remove all bulk food related 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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Serious
Critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR - POWER SOURCE
The smoke/carbon monoxide detector in [outside of kids bunk bedroom] was determined to have insufficient power [needs new batteries]
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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Serious
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
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.