The Lazy Bear
8354 LEISURE LN, Merrillan, WI 54754 · Jackson County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
- Inspected by
- Jackson County Public Health
- License / ID
- BROG-BSCPGF
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (563) 203-1267
- Official record
- Jackson County Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 4, 2026 Routine · 2 non-critical
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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
Nonabsorbent mattress cover or mattress surface
The mattress in bear bedroom 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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Aug 26, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Sep 5, 2024 Routine · 2 critical
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Serious
Critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order throughout the cabin.
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Serious
Critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
A carbon monoxide detector is not provided cabin, outside of each separate sleeping area (identify area) in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms and/or in sleeping rooms, where a fuel-burning appliance is located].
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.
Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 20, 2023 Routine · 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in black and white bedroom, all other detectors are in working order.
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
A carbon monoxide detector is not provided [in units, outside of each separate sleeping area (identify area) in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms and/or in sleeping rooms, where a fuel-burning appliance is located].
Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.
Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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.