Michael Benedict
2256 11 1/2 AVE, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- PGAN-DRTTUB
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 864-0893
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Inspections
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Apr 27, 2026 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Apr 22, 2026 Pre-inspection · 8 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm in the basment is not maintained in working order. The batteries were removed.
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Corrective action: new detector was installed during the inspection.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Serious
Critical
Windows used for exiting - 20 inches x 24 inches
The windows in the basement area used for exiting has a window opening of 15 inches x 30 inches.
Correction: Provide a window opening at least 20 inches by 24 inches irrespective of the height or width, or provide a different exit, or discontinue sleeping from that floor.
Code ATCP 72.18(4)(g)2.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The stairs provided in the bunk room on the main level is 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
Priority Foundation
Handrail on stairs > 3 risers
The cement stairs that lead to the front door 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
Priority Foundation
Guard spacing <= 6"
The space between guards, and the space formed between the bottom guard and the handrail on the stairs that lead to the front door, is more than 6 inches.
Correction: Modify the space between guards, and the space formed between the bottom guard and the [describe elevated walking surface], to be equal to or less than 6 inches.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling
A free space of less than 2.5 feet was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed on the main floor of the house.
Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed. The top bunk cannot be used for sleeping.
Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)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
Guest-provided sanitization - sanitizer provided
A chemical sanitizer for utensils is not provided.
Correction: The chemical sanitizer must be available.
Code ATCP 72.20(6)(e)4.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Nonabsorbent mattress cover or mattress surface
The mattresses for the two pull out beds are not provided with a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface.
Correction: Provide a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface or have an easily cleanable nonabsorbent mattress surface.
Code ATCP 72.20(8)(d)
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
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.