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Baker St Cottage

701 BAKER ST W, Amery, WI 54001 · Polk County

5cited violations
2serious tier
1inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
Inspected by
Polk County Health Department
License / ID
JVHM-DTSNN7
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 410-6570
Official record
Polk County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026152

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2026 Pre-inspection · 5 non-critical
    • Serious Critical

      Hazardous substances - storage - original and labeled container

      A container of chemicals was not stored in a separate, secure area accessible only to staff.

      Correction: Store chemicals, flammable materials, and other hazardous substances in a separate, secure area accessible only to staff, except for chemicals used for utensil sanitization

      Code ATCP 72.19(3)(b)2.

    • Serious Critical

      All utensils washed, rinsed, sanitized between guests

      All utensils cannot be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before being provided to a different guest with current setup.

      Correction: Wash, rinse, and sanitize all utensils and dishware before being provided to a different guest or provide the supplies and signage for guests to complete the sanitization. Provide a seperate basin for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing or provide an autimatic dishwasher that can reach proper sanitizing temperatures.

      Code ATCP 72.20(6)(a)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      Smoke alarm installed outside each separate sleeping area

      A smoke alarm is not provided outside of each separate sleeping area, within 21 feet of any door to a sleeping room. The kitchen/living room area does not have a smoke alarm.

      Correction: Provide a smoke alarm outside of each separate sleeping area, within 21 feet of any door to a sleeping room.

      Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      Handrail on stairs > 3 risers

      The front steps are not provided with a handrail.

      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.

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Food-contact utensil surfaces - smooth and easily cleanable

      The interior surface of the knife block is not smooth and easily cleanable.

      Correction: Discontinue use of the knife block.

      Code ATCP 72.20(5)(b)

Source: Polk County Health Department. History last read Oct 19, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.