RecordWell Data

Northstar Cabin

75509 LAKE DR, Mellen, WI 54546 · Ashland County

8cited violations
3serious tier
3inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026163
2025100
2024120

Inspections

  1. May 29, 2026 Routine · 6 non-critical
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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)

  2. Apr 16, 2025 Routine · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Feb 22, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 non-critical
    • 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)

    • 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)

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.