The Ernest Inn
11 1/2 E MAIN ST, Watertown, WI 53094 · Jefferson County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 28, 2026 Routine · 1 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. Please indicate where the fire ladder is located and add signage to the balcany door.
Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 24, 2025 Pre-inspection · 4 non-critical
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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.