RecordWell Data

The Ernest Inn

11 1/2 E MAIN ST, Watertown, WI 53094 · Jefferson County

5cited violations
0serious tier
2inspections

Establishment

Type
Lodging (Tourist Rooming House - 1 TRH)
Inspected by
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown
License / ID
SBON-DNKJXP
Status
Permitted
Phone
(920) 988-1582
Official record
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025140

Inspections

  1. Apr 28, 2026 Routine · 1 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. Please indicate where the fire ladder is located and add signage to the balcany door.

      Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.

  2. Nov 24, 2025 Pre-inspection · 4 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in stairwell outside front door.

      Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

      Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

      A carbon monoxide detector is not provided in the bathroom, where the fuel burning water heater and dryer is located.

      Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.

      Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      GENERAL MAINTENANCE

      Slip resistant flooring is not present in the shower.

      Correction: Add slip resistant flooring to the shower.

      Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - MAINTAINED

      Pressure is maintained on gauge but last inspection is from 2021..

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

      Code [M] ATCP 72.14 (1)

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