Big River Inn
121 MAIN ST, Alma, WI 54610 · Buffalo County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 5, 2026 Routine · 2 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
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 24, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical
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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)
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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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Nov 17, 2023 Pre-inspection · 9 non-critical
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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.