Northstar Cabin
75509 LAKE DR, Mellen, WI 54546 · Ashland County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Ashland County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- PFEL-D2MLMZ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 695-9648
- Official record
- Ashland County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 29, 2026 Routine · 6 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
POWTS access covers
The POWTS access cover was observed unlocked.
Correction: Locked or secure the POWTS access cover to prevent general access by the public.
Code ATCP 72.17(3)(b)
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided within each individual bedroom/ sleeping space.
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 lodging facility due to the absence of a required smoke alarm in both upstairs 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. Renters are not scheduled unitl the end of june and the owner does not live locally, but is coming up within 2 weeks. Please correct violations at that time and before renters are scheduled to be at facility. Send pictures of the ins
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. The two second floor bedrooms do not have a smoke alarm.
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
Jetted, fill and drain bathtubs - procedures, demonstration of knowledge
The person in charge cannot describe the cleaning and sanitizing procedures of the jetted, fill and drain bathtub.
Correction: Develop procedures for cleaning and sanitizing jetted, fill and drain bathtubs following the manufacturer’s instructions. Cleaning and sanitization of jetted, fill and drain bathtubs shall occur after use between each guest stay. Agent will email the cleaning hand out to be put into use.
Code ATCP 72.20(4)(b)
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 16, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 22, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 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: Need to install chain and lock to secure septic lid.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
PRIVATE WELL- CONSTRUCTION
The private water well is not constructed or maintained in compliance with NR 812 of the Wisconsin Administrative code. PVC pipe is disconnect from well, exposing wires and a potential contamination source.
Correction: Connect electrical conduit to well cap and make sure is watertight.
Code [B] ATCP 72.10 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Ashland County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.