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2887 17 3/4 ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- TMYS-CEZLP5
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (307) 296-6432
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 13, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical
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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
Fire extinguisher maintained (TRH) - maintained if provided
The provided fire extinguisher is not [maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Correction: The fire extinguisher must be located in a readily accessible conspicuous area, and the extinguisher must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Code ATCP 72.18(9)(b)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Common areas maintained in good repair
The window in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair- cracked.
Correction: Maintain all common areas in a good repair.
Code ATCP 72.19(1)(b)3
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 21, 2025 Routine · 1 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
Appropriate foldback of top sheet was not provided over the blanket.
Correction: Utilize one of three approved methods of providing fold back: 1. 12" foldback over blanket 2. Laundering all linens between each guest including blanket 3. Use triple sheeting method
Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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May 2, 2024 Routine · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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
UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES
No bleach is provided for guests to sanitize the dishes.
Correction: Provide bleach that is approved for use on food contact surfaces or dishes.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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May 3, 2023 Routine · 2 non-critical
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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
UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES
The alternative for utensil sanitization is not being fully followed- the sanitizer provided is not approved for food contact surfaces.
Correction: Provide sanitizer that is approved for use on food contact surfaces.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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.