Stouts Island Lodge
2799 27TH ST, Birchwood, WI 54817 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 40 - 99 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- SYOG-7QRN23
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 354-3646
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 31, 2026 Routine · 4 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Carbon monoxide alarms provided
A carbon monoxide alarm is not provided anywhere in the lodging facility that also contains a fuel-burning appliance.
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide alarms at the locations specified in rule.
Code ATCP 72.18(12)(a)
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Serious
Critical
Carbon monoxide alarm installation - FBA within IKU or sleeping room
A carbon monoxide alarm is not provided outside of each separate sleeping area in the sleeping room of Main Lodge room 1.
Correction: Provide a carbon monoxide alarm outside of each separate sleeping area within 21 feet of any door to a sleeping room and in each sleeping room, if a fuel-burning appliance is located within the sleeping room or its attached bathroom.
Code ATCP 72.18(12)(b)
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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
Guest-provided sanitization - consumer notice signage - provided
Sanitization signage is not posted or provided.
Correction: Post or provide signage notifying guests that the utensils and dishware were not sanitized. Harry's Cabin's 1 and 3 did not have sanitization signage posted.
Code ATCP 72.20(6)(e)3.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 9, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 10 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
PERMIT NOT DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW
Permit is not displayed conspicuously to the public.
Correction: Post the permit in a conspicuous location to the public.
Code ATCP 72.04 (7)
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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 system behind the main lodge does not appear to be operated as intended.
Correction: Referral has been made to DSPS. Provide documentation that the repairs are in compliance with the state plumbing code.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
TOILET FACILITIES – HOT AND COLD WATER
Hot water under pressure is not provided in the toilet rooms in the main lodge near the lodging area.
Correction: Provide hot and cold water under pressure in all toilet rooms.
Code ATCP 72.10 (6) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors is not in working order in the upper level of Alisson.
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations. Corrective action: this was corrected during the inspection by installing a new detector
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
WINDOW SCREENING
Window screen missing from a window in Main Lodge 1.
Correction: Provide screening on all windows that can be opened to the outside.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (e)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GARBAGE AND REFUSE - CONTAINERS
Garbage containers are not used to contain bags of trash. Many bags of trash are stored outside on the ground. Pest have torn open some of the bags and now there is trash spread out on the ground.
Correction: Provide approved and intact garbage storage containers.
Code [A] ATCP 72.10 (8) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
Corrected on site
UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES
Many of the units that provide dishes to guests did not have a sanitization sign provided to instruct guests on how to sanitize the dishes.
Correction: Post sanitization sign with directions for how to sanitize dishes in each unit that provides dishes to guests. Corrective action: new signs were made during the inspection and posted in each cabin
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
A carbon monoxide detector is not provided outside the sleeping area in Gardener 1.
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations. Corrective action: carbon monoxide detector was installed outside the sleeping area in Gardener 1 during the inspection
Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
In the laundry room area, where the shelves are for the clean towels and linens, the wall is not maintained or in good repair. The wall has water damage and is no longer well maintained.
Correction: Repair wall and fix leak. 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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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
MATTRESS PAD PROVIDED/SUFFICIENT SIZE
Mattress pad is not provided for the twin size bed in Wilson 1.
Correction: Provide a mattress pad that completely covers the mattress.
Code [H] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Serious
Critical
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-INDICATIONS OF FAILURE
Signs of system failure have been determined for the septic system behind the main lodge near the tennis court.
Correction: Referral has been made to DSPS. Provide documentation that the repairs are in compliance with the state plumbing code.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jul 26, 2023 Routine · 6 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL-LOCATED, DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, OPERATED
The private sewage system did not have the covers on either cement risers and the one of the rectangular covers was not completely on the unit. It is required that the covers secured with a lock in accordance with chapters 382-384 of the Wisconsin Plumbing Code and ss. chapter 145.245.
Correction: Referral has been made to DSPS. Provide documentation that the repairs are in compliance with the state plumbing code.
Code ATCP 72.10 (5) (a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES
Sanitization signs in 2 units do not give directions on where to get bleach for sanitizing dishes.
Correction: Provide information on the sanitization sign on where to get bleach that is safe for use on food contact surfaces.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - IMPROPERLY LOCATED
Carbon monoxide detector is improperly located in Wilson 1. Carbon monoxide detector was not in the sleeping room that has a fireplace
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in required locations. Corrective Action: during the inspection a carbon monoxide detector was installed in the sleeping area in Wilson 1.
Code [B] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The upper unit in the Allison building is not maintained or in good repair. There is chipping paint on the wall above the bed and in the bathroom there is damaged drywall and chipping paint.
Correction: 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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Not serious
Non-critical
MATTRESS PAD PROVIDED/SUFFICIENT SIZE
Mattress pad not provided for twin mattresses in Wison 1, Gardener 3 x2, and Douglas
Correction: Provide a mattress pad that completely covers the mattress.
Code [H] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -TESTED
Label on fire extingisher shows that they were last serviced in May 2022. Fire extingishers need to be maintained once every 12-months.
Correction: Have all fire extingishers serviced.
Code [N] ATCP 72.14 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Barron County Department of 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.