The Shack
W2130 MIKE VARENICK RD, Alma, WI 54610 · Buffalo County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Buffalo County Health Department
- License / ID
- KJIG-D4ZP9M
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (651) 336-1797 ext. Tim
- Official record
- Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 18, 2026 Routine · 2 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm smoke alarms are past the 10 year expiration.
Correction: Replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Serious
Critical
Carbon monoxide alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The carbon monoxide alarm are past the 10 year expiration.
Correction: Replace the carbon monoxide alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(12)(h)
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 15, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 6, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
Sheets did not fit the bed. Foldback over the blanket was insufficient.
Correction: Provide sheets that completely cover the bed and provide required foldback. Foldback must be at least 12 inches.
Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Buffalo County Health Department. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.