Baker St Cottage
701 BAKER ST W, Amery, WI 54001 · Polk County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 26, 2026 Pre-inspection · 5 non-critical
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Serious
Critical
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.