Riverbend Retreat Alma
305 N MAIN ST, Alma, WI 54610 · Buffalo County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 2 - 4 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Buffalo County Health Department
- License / ID
- JHET-DVDNH5
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (612) 423-3653
- Official record
- Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 25, 2026 Pre-inspection · 8 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
The smoke alarm upstairs in the bedroom with double doors in the upper unit is expired. The smoke alarm in the lower unit corner bedroom is expired.
Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Guards provided on stairs > 3 risers
Guards are not provided on all open sides of the stairs to get up to the units.
Correction: Guards shall be provided on all open sides of stairs consisting of more than 3 risers.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)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 upper level deck, is more than 6 inches.
Correction: Modify the space between guards, and the space formed between the bottom guard and the upper level deck to be equal to or less than 6 inches.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)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
Pest control - outer openings protected
The lower unit balcony room has windows that are falling down and leave gaps for pest entrance.
Correction: Maintain all openings to the outside to prevent the entrance of pests.
Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)3.a.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
Jetted, fill and drain bathtubs - procedures, demonstration of knowledge
The person in charge cannot describe the cleaning and sanitizing procedures of the jetted, fill and drain bathtub.
Correction: Develop procedures for cleaning and sanitizing jetted, fill and drain bathtubs following the manufacturer’s instructions. Cleaning and sanitization of jetted, fill and drain bathtubs shall occur after use between each guest stay.
Code ATCP 72.20(4)(b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Failure to pay fees - voided license
The operator failed to pay all applicable fees, late fees and processing charges under s. ATCP 72.08, within 45 calendar days after the expiration of the license.
Correction: Pay all applicable fees.
Code ATCP 72.07(6)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Common areas maintained in a clean condition
The there was dog poop observed in the floor in the lower unit to the left when you walk in.
Correction: Maintain all common areas in a clean condition.
Code ATCP 72.19(1)(b)2
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Serious
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.