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Big River Inn

121 MAIN ST, Alma, WI 54610 · Buffalo County

13cited violations
0serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
Inspected by
Buffalo County Health Department
License / ID
KJIG-CXNKT6
Status
Permitted
Phone
(614) 580-0079
Official record
Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025120
2023190

Inspections

  1. Aug 5, 2026 Routine · 2 non-critical
    • 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 Non-critical

      Common areas maintained in good repair

      The hand rail on the stairs to get up to the unit is very loose.

      Correction: Tighten or replace the hand rail on the stairs so that it is sturdy.

      Code ATCP 72.19(1)(b)3

  2. Jun 24, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      PREMISE – EXTERIOR BUILDING

      On the second floor in the second bedroom on the right, a window is cracked.

      Correction: Replace window.

      Code [D] ATCP 72.15 (4)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK

      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)

  3. Nov 17, 2023 Pre-inspection · 9 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      WINDOW SCREENING

      No window screens observed on 2nd or 3rd floor. No door screens observed on the doors opening to the outside on 2rd and 3rd floor.

      Correction: Provide screening on all windows & door in sleeping rooms that can be opened to the outside.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (e)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      UTENSIL SANITIZATION - CLEANING PROCEDURES

      Multi-use food contact surfaces, such as cups, plates, spachlas, are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized for different guests.

      Correction: Provide utensil sanitization sign with a tub & a bottle of unscented common bleach (3rd floor kitchen), utensil sanitization sign with a bottle of unscented common bleach (2nd foor kitchen) or approved commercial dish machine for this purpose.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (3)(a)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

      Brick chimny portion dirty and uncovered was found on 3rd floor near couches.

      Correction: Clean, remove or fill & resonably utilize this chimny portaion

      Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (6)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

      2nd floor fridge/freezer is soiled with brown & brownish red stains. 2nd floor oven appears soiled with accumulation of food drippings. 3rd floor kitchen counter dirty with pink insulation piece. Door nobs laying around on table on 3rd floor.

      Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean & repaired condition.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK

      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)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SOILED LINEN - SEPARATE STORAGE

      Soiled pads for outdoor seating on 3rd floor deck laying on the deck. 2rd floor storage room, 2 mystery rooms locked, unable to observe soiled linen storage.

      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)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      MATTRESS PAD PROVIDED/SUFFICIENT SIZE

      No Mattress pads are provided for two queen size beds on 2nd floor and 1 king size bed on the 3rd floor.

      Correction: Provide mattress pads for each bed that completely covers the mattresses.

      Code [H] ATCP 72.11 (5)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRE EXITS – REQUIRED NUMBERS

      There are insufficient numbers of fire exits for two sleeping room with queen sized beds on 2rd floor.

      Correction: Referral made to the department of safety and professional services for follow-up. Provide documentation to the department that fire exits are of sufficient number to DSPS requirements.

      Code [I] ATCP 72.14 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -TESTED

      No label or documentation of testing is available.

      Correction: Provide label on individual extinguisher reflecting date, company and person who tested the performance of the extinguisher.

      Code [N] ATCP 72.14 (1)

Source: Buffalo County Health Department. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.