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Best Western Inn

2835 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County

12cited violations
2serious tier
2inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Hotel and Motel - 31 - 99 Rooms)
Inspected by
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
License / ID
PGAN-DF6PVM
Status
Permitted
Phone
(847) 345-6518
Official record
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026162
2025160

Inspections

  1. Apr 8, 2026 Routine · 5 non-critical
    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

      Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration

      The smoke alarm in room 127 is not maintained in working order. Detector did not respond when tested.

      Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Corrective action: Battery was replaced in the detector during the inspection and it responded when tested.

      Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)

    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

      Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration

      The smoke alarm in room 218 is not maintained in working order. Battery was missing.

      Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days. Corrective action: battery was replaced in the smoke detector during the inspection and it reponded when tested.

      Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      Jetted, fill and drain bathtubs - cleaned after use, between guests

      The jetted, fill and drain bathtub located room 108 is not sanitized after use between guest stays.

      Correction: Cleaning and sanitization of jetted, fill and drain bathtubs shall occur after use between each guest stay.

      Code ATCP 72.20(4)(b).

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Common areas maintained in a clean condition

      The walls in the laundry room and the hallway outside the laundry room is not maintained in a cleanable condition. The bottom 2 1/2 feet of the walls has been removed due to a pipe that burst that resulted in the area being flooded. The ceiling was also removed.

      Correction: Repair the bottom portion of the wall and the ceiling in the laundry room and in the hallway. Maintain all common areas in a clean condition.

      Code ATCP 72.19(1)(b)2

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Common areas maintained in good repair

      The wall above the toilet in room 108 is not maintained in good repair. The wall has an area about 4x6 inches that no longer has paint where the soap dispenser fell off the wall.

      Correction: Maintain all common areas in a good repair.

      Code ATCP 72.19(1)(b)3

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Nonabsorbent mattress cover or mattress surface

      The pull out bed mattresses in 105, 108, 127, 210 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)

  2. Apr 1, 2025 Pre-inspection · 5 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      ROOM RATES POSTED

      Room rates not posted in sleeping rooms.

      Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.

      Code SS 97.638 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      PLUMBING CROSS-CONNECTIONS

      The following cross-connections have been identified: ice machine on the main level has an air break but it needs to have an air gap.

      Correction: Provide an air gap or other approved backflow/backsiphonage protection device.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.10 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      PLUMBING CROSS-CONNECTIONS

      The following cross-connections have been identified: 2nd floor ice machine does not have an air gap.

      Correction: Provide an air gap or other approved backflow/backsiphonage protection device.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.10 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      Laundry room is currently under construction. The wall between the old laundry room and the sleeping room has been partially removed. The walls, floor, and ceiling are not finished and there are exposed 2x4s and unfinished drywall.

      Correction: Complete the construction in the laundry room so the walls, floor, and ceiling are smooth and easily cleanable. Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK

      Top tan sheet for triple sheeting is not being washed between guests.

      Correction: Launder all linens that guests come in contact with between guests.

      Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SOILED LINEN - SEPARATE STORAGE

      Containers used for soiled linen and clean linen are not labeled or color coded.

      Correction: Soiled linen shall be kept in washable containers used for this purpose exclusively. Provide separate and marked containers for clean and soiled linen.

      Code [F] ATCP 72.11 (5)

Source: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.