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Michael Benedict

2256 11 1/2 AVE, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County

9cited violations
2serious tier
2inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026292

Inspections

  1. Apr 27, 2026 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Apr 22, 2026 Pre-inspection · 8 non-critical
    • 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)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

      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.

    • 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)

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.