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Cottages At Serenity Lake

N8999 COUNTY ROAD E, Black River Falls, WI 54615 · Jackson County

14cited violations
2serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 2 - 4 TRH)
Inspected by
Jackson County Public Health
License / ID
HSAT-7QWC2W
Status
Permitted
Phone
(800) 997-9575
Official record
Jackson County Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026262
2025130
2024150

Inspections

  1. Jun 17, 2026 Follow Up · 3 non-critical
    • Serious Critical

      Backflow prevention devices, where required

      A backflow or back siphonage prevention device is not installed on [describe plumbing item] where the potential for contamination of the potable water supply exists.

      Correction: Install an [ASSE 1011/ASSE 1052]-[threaded hose connection compliant backflow or back siphonage prevention device onoutdoor spigot on both cabins.

      Code ATCP 72.16(4)(b)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling

      A free space of less than 2.5 feet was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed [describe location].

      Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed on all bunks in the Tall Pines Cabin

      Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Nonabsorbent mattress cover or mattress surface

      The mattress in [describe location] is not provided with a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface.

      Correction: Provide a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface or have an easily cleanable nonabsorbent mattress surface.

      Code ATCP 72.20(8)(d)

  2. May 6, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical
    • Serious Critical

      Backflow prevention devices, where required

      A backflow or back siphonage prevention device is not installed on [describe plumbing item] where the potential for contamination of the potable water supply exists.

      Correction: Install an [ASSE 1011/ASSE 1052]-[threaded hose connection compliant backflow or back siphonage prevention device onoutdoor spigot on both cabins.

      Code ATCP 72.16(4)(b)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      Bunk beds - 2.5' spacing between top bed and ceiling

      A free space of less than 2.5 feet was observed above the mattress of the upper bunk bed [describe location].

      Correction: Provide a free space of at least 2.5 feet above the mattress of the upper bunk bed on all bunks in the Tall Pines Cabin

      Code ATCP 72.18(3)(d)3.

    • Not serious Non-critical

      Nonabsorbent mattress cover or mattress surface

      The mattress in [describe location] is not provided with a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface.

      Correction: Provide a nonabsorbent mattress protector that covers the entire sleeping surface or have an easily cleanable nonabsorbent mattress surface.

      Code ATCP 72.20(8)(d)

  3. May 6, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical

      CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

      Carbon monoxide detector is improperly located by attached garage entrance door.

      Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in required locations.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.145 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      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)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - MAINTAINED

      Extinguishers are observed without sufficient pressure or look like they have been activated.

      Correction: Replace or have professionally refilled and pressure tested. Annual pressure testing required with record maintained.

      Code [M] ATCP 72.14 (1)

  4. Mar 18, 2024 Routine · 5 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      GARBAGE AND REFUSE - CONTAINERS

      Garbage containers are not covered in Pheasant Cottage.

      Correction: Provide approved and intact garbage storage containers.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.10 (8) (a)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      A carbon monoxide detector is not provided outside of attached garage in Tall Pines.

      Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site

      CLEANLINESS OF LINENS - DIRTY

      Comforter in Bears Den not clean. Comforter removed.

      Correction: Linens must be changed between different guests and at least once per week. Provide clean linen in identified rooms before new occupancy.

      Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (5)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      Tub in Tall Pines bathroom does not have a non-slip bottom.

      Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK

      Foldback over the blanket was insufficient. Foldback must be at least 12 inches.

      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)

Source: Jackson County Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.