DHS 197.06(1)(a)5.
5. To examine and copy relevant documents and records provided such information is related to the operation of the bed and breakfast establishment.
DHS 197.06(1)(a)6.
6. To obtain photographic or other evidence needed to enforce this chapter.
DHS 197.06(1)(b)1.1. The department or its agent may reinspect a bed and breakfast establishment whenever an inspection or the investigation of a complaint reveals the existence of a violation that is potentially hazardous to the health and welfare of patrons or employees of the bed and breakfast establishment.
DHS 197.06(1)(b)2.
2. A reinspection shall be scheduled to allow the owner a reasonably sufficient time to correct the deficiencies.
DHS 197.06(1)(b)3.
3. A reinspection fee shall be charged for the reinspection according to Table DHS 197.05 A or B, or applicable charges as determined by an agent of the department.
DHS 197.06(1)(b)4.
4. If an additional reinspection is required because a violation has not been corrected in the scheduled time, the department shall assess the owner an additional fee as specified in Table DHS 197.05 A or B as authorized under
s. DHS 197.05 (2) (d), and the department may order the owner to show just cause why the permit should not be suspended or revoked under
s. DHS 197.07.
DHS 197.06(2)(a)(a) If upon inspection of a bed and breakfast establishment, the department or agent finds that the bed and breakfast establishment is not designed, constructed, equipped or operated as required under this chapter, the department or agent shall issue a written order to correct the violation. The order shall specify the correction needed for compliance and the time period within which the correction should be made. The time period specified in the order may be extended at the discretion of the department or agent.
DHS 197.06(2)(b)
(b) If the order to correct violations is not carried out by the expiration of the time period stated in the order, or any extension of time granted for compliance, the department or agent may issue an order under
s. DHS 197.07 to suspend or revoke the permit to operate the bed and breakfast establishment.
DHS 197.06(2)(c)
(c) Under s.
254.88, Stats., any person who fails to comply with an order of the department shall forfeit $50 for each day of noncompliance after the order is served upon or directed to him or her. A person may appeal a forfeiture under
s. DHS 197.08.
DHS 197.06(3)(a)(a) As provided in s.
254.85, Stats., whenever the department or agent has reasonable cause to believe that an immediate danger to health or safety exists as a result of an inspection under
sub. (1), the department or agent may issue a temporary order without advance notice or hearing to do any of the following:
DHS 197.06(3)(a)1.
1. Prohibit the continued operation or method of operation of specific equipment.
DHS 197.06(3)(a)2.
2. Require the premises to cease operations and close until remedies are applied which eliminate the immediate danger to health or safety.
DHS 197.06(3)(b)1.1. A temporary order shall take effect upon delivery to the operator or responsible supervisor. Except as provided in
par. (c), the temporary order shall remain in effect for 14 days from the date of delivery, but a temporary order may be re-issued for one additional 14-day period if necessary to complete any analysis or examination of samples, specimens, or other evidence.
DHS 197.06(3)(b)2.
2. No operation or method of operation prohibited by the temporary order may be resumed without the approval of the department or agent until the order has terminated or the time period specified in
subd. 1. has expired, whichever occurs first. If, upon completed analysis or examination, the department or agent determines that construction, sanitary condition, operation or method of operation of the premises or equipment does not constitute an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or agent shall immediately notify the owner, operator or responsible supervisor in writing and the temporary order shall terminate upon receipt of the written notice.
DHS 197.06(3)(c)
(c) If the analysis or examination shows that the construction, sanitary condition, operation or method of operation of the premises or equipment constitutes an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or agent, within the effective period of the temporary order specified in
par. (b) 1., shall provide written notice of the findings to the owner, operator or responsible supervisor. Upon receipt of the notice, the temporary order remains in effect until a final decision is issued under
s. DHS 197.08. The notice shall include a statement that the facility has a right to request a hearing under
s. DHS 197.08 within 15 days after issuance of the notice.
DHS 197.06(3)(d)
(d) Any person who fails to comply with a temporary order issued by the department shall forfeit $10 for each day of noncompliance after the order is served upon or directed to him or her and, under s.
254.85 (5) (a), Stats., may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail, or both. A person may appeal a forfeiture under
s. DHS 197.08.
DHS 197.06 History
History: CR 08-073: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.07
DHS 197.07
Suspension or revocation of permit. The department may, after a hearing under
s. DHS 197.08, suspend or revoke a permit for violation of ss.
254.61 to
254.88, Stats., this chapter or an order issued by the department. The suspension or revocation order shall take effect 15 days after the date of issuance unless a hearing is requested under
s. DHS 197.08 (1).
DHS 197.07 History
History: CR 08-073: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.08
DHS 197.08
Appeals of actions by the department. DHS 197.08(1)(a)
(a) Except as provided in
sub. (2) or
(3), a request for a hearing for denial of a permit, a voided permit, suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or an order given under
s. DHS 197.06 (1) (b) 4. or
(2) shall be submitted in writing to the department of administration's division of hearings and appeals within 15 days after receipt of the notice of the department's action.
DHS 197.08(1)(b)
(b) A request for hearing that is mailed to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed with the division on the date of the postmark.
DHS 197.08(1)(c)
(c) A request for hearing that is hand-delivered to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed on the date the request is received by the division of hearings and appeals.
DHS 197.08(1)(d)
(d) A request for hearing transmitted by facsimile to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed on the date and time imprinted by the division's facsimile machine on the transaction report that accompanies the document. Documents received by facsimile after midnight local time shall be deemed filed on the first following business day.
DHS 197.08 Note
Note: A request for hearing can be submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the Division of Hearings and Appeals, at 5005 University Ave., Room 201, Madison, WI 53705-5400, or faxed to the Division at (608) 264-9885.
DHS 197.08(1)(e)
(e) As a condition for requesting a hearing under this subsection to appeal the voiding of a permit, an applicant or owner shall comply with
sub. (3). In an appeal concerning voiding a permit, the burden is on the applicant or owner to show that the entire applicable fees, late fees and processing charges have been paid.
DHS 197.08(2)
(2) A request for hearing on a temporary order given by the department under
s. DHS 197.06 (3) shall be made in writing to the department within 15 days of receipt of the order. The department shall hold a hearing within 15 days after the department receives the written request for hearing, unless the department and the owner agree to a later date, the immediate danger to health is removed, the order is not contested or the owner and the department mutually agree that no purpose would be served by a hearing. A final decision shall be issued under s.
227.47, Stats., within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing. The decision may order any of the following to remove the danger to health:
DHS 197.08(2)(b)
(b) Changes in or cessations of any operation or method of operation of the equipment or premises.
DHS 197.08 Note
Note: A request for a hearing under sub. (2) may be submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the Department of Health Services, at 1 W. Wilson St., Room 650, P.O. Box 7850, Madison, WI, 53707-7850, or faxed to the Department at (608) 266-7882. The hearing may be conducted by the department secretary, the secretary's designee, or a hearing examiner under s.
227.43 (1) (bu), Stats.
DHS 197.08(3)
(3) If the department voids a permit under
s. DHS 197.04 (6), the owner shall submit, within 15 days after receipt of the notice of the department's action, documentary evidence that all applicable fees, late fees and processing charges have been paid and that there are no outstanding payments due to the department.
DHS 197.08 History
History: CR 08-073: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.09
DHS 197.09
Appeals of actions by agent health departments. If an agent issues a permit under this chapter, the agent shall create enforcement and appeal procedures under ss.
66.0417 and
254.69 (2) (g), Stats.
DHS 197.09 History
History: CR 08-073: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.10
DHS 197.10
Water supply and waste disposal. DHS 197.10(1)(1)
Service availability. The requirements covering water supply and sewage disposal facilities for all bed and breakfast establishments are based on the availability of public utilities as well as the practicability of connection to public utilities.
DHS 197.10(2)
(2) Public utilities. If an approved public water supply and approved public sewerage facilities are available to the bed and breakfast establishment, connection and use are required, as specified in
chs. SPS 382 and
383, rules of the department of safety and professional services and
ch. NR 812, rules of the department of natural resources.
DHS 197.10(3)
(3) Private wells. A private well is permitted as a source of water when a public water facility is not available to the premises. The well shall be located on the premises and shall be constructed and the pump installed in accordance with
ch. NR 812, rules of the department of natural resources governing well drilling and pump installation. A water sample shall be submitted annually to a certified laboratory for bacterial analysis, and a copy of the report giving the results of the analysis shall be made available to the department or its agent upon request. Whenever safe water cannot be obtained consistently from a well constructed in apparent compliance with
ch. NR 812, as evidenced by laboratory reports, the well shall be reconstructed or a new well constructed in accordance with the requirements of the department of natural resources except that if the reconstruction or new construction is determined to be impractical or is found to be ineffective, the use of the well shall be discontinued and water shall be transported on a temporary basis from a source and in a manner approved by the department.
DHS 197.10(4)
(4) Plumbing. All plumbing and fixtures shall meet the requirements for one-family and two-family dwellings contained in
chs. SPS 382 and
384, the applicable state plumbing codes, and shall be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition.
DHS 197.10(5)(a)(a) A private sewage disposal system, as defined in s.
145.01 (12), Stats., is permitted when a public sewer facility is not available to the premises. The system shall be located on the premises and shall be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with s.
145.245, Stats., and the applicable state plumbing codes,
chs. SPS 382 and
383.
DHS 197.10(5)(b)
(b) Failed on-site private waste disposal systems shall be replaced or rehabilitated. In this paragraph, "failed system" has the meaning prescribed for "failing private sewage system" in s.
145.245 (4), Stats.
DHS 197.10(5)(c)
(c) Plans and installation details covering the design and construction, alteration or extension of private sewage disposal systems shall have the approval of the department of safety and professional services or its designated agent.
DHS 197.10(5)(d)
(d) All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to the building drainage system, with discharge to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system.
DHS 197.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1985, No. 354, eff. 7-1-85; corrections in (2) and (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, January, 1995, No. 469; corrections in (2) and (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.,
Register, August, 1998, No. 512;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 197.05
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; corrections in (2), (4), (5) (a) and (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6.,7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 197.11
DHS 197.11
Toilet, handwashing and bathing facilities. DHS 197.11(1)(1)
General. Bed and breakfast establishments shall be provided with clean and sanitary toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities. These facilities, and laundry facilities used in conjunction with bed and breakfast establishments, shall be cleaned at least daily, if used, and maintained in good repair.
DHS 197.11(2)
(2) Fixtures. One toilet, lavatory and shower or bathtub shall be provided for every 10 guests or fraction thereof.
DHS 197.11(3)
(3) Hot and cold water. All lavatories and baths shall be supplied with hot and cold running water. Each person who is provided accommodations shall be provided individual soap and clean, individual bath cloths and towels.
DHS 197.11(4)
(4) Linens. Clean towels and bath cloths shall be stored and handled in a manner which avoids contamination.
DHS 197.11 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1985, No. 354, eff. 7-1-85;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 197.06
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.12
DHS 197.12
Furnishings, equipment and utensils. DHS 197.12(1)(1)
Design. All equipment, utensils and furnishings shall be designed, made of a kind of material and constructed to be easily cleanable and to be durable. Surfaces with which food or drink comes into contact shall be easily accessible for cleaning and shall be nontoxic, corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and free of defects. Disposable articles shall be made from nontoxic materials.
DHS 197.12(2)
(2) Installation of furnishings and equipment. All furnishings and equipment shall be installed in a way that facilitates the cleaning of the furnishings and equipment and all adjacent areas.
DHS 197.12(3)
(3) Condition of furnishings and equipment. Furnishings and equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.
DHS 197.12(4)(b)
(b) Multi-use eating and drinking utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Facilities needed for the operations of washing, rinsing and sanitizing shall be provided.
DHS 197.12(4)(c)
(c) Pots, pans and other utensils used in the preparation or serving of food or drink and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Cooking surfaces of equipment, if any, shall be cleaned at least once each day. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at intervals that will keep them in a clean and sanitary condition.
DHS 197.12(4)(d)
(d) Residential sinks and home-style mechanical dishwashing machines are acceptable facilities for washing multi-use eating and drinking utensils, and pots, pans and other cooking utensils.
DHS 197.12(4)(e)
(e) Immediately following either manual or mechanical washing of eating and drinking utensils, and pots, pans and other cooking utensils, these utensils shall be effectively sanitized by being submerged in a hypochlorite solution with a chlorine concentration continuously maintained at 100 parts per million, or another approved sanitizing solution which shall be used at the concentration at which tested and approved by the department. Dishpans may be used to accomplish the final sanitizing rinse.
DHS 197.12(5)
(5) Single-service utensils. The reuse of single-service utensils is prohibited.
DHS 197.12 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1985, No. 354, eff. 7-1-85;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 197.07
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 197.13(1)(1)
Storage. All food storage facilities shall be kept clean and free of vermin. Residential kitchen cabinets are acceptable storage facilities.
DHS 197.13(2)
(2) Food supplies. Food, including milk and milk products, shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and misbranding and safe for human consumption. Milk of only pasteurized Grade A quality may be used. Use of home-canned food is prohibited except for jams and jellies.
DHS 197.13(3)(a)(a) Foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared and served, and during transportation. Perishable foods shall be stored at temperatures that will protect them against spoilage. Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at safe temperatures of 40°F. (4°C.) or below, or 150°F. (66°C.) or above, as appropriate, except during necessary periods of preparation and serving. Frozen food shall be kept at temperatures that will keep them frozen, except when being thawed for preparation or use. Potentially hazardous frozen food shall be thawed at refrigerator temperatures of 40°F. (4°C.) or below, quick-thawed as part of the cooking process, or thawed by another method approved by the department. An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be washed thoroughly before use. Stuffings, poultry, stuffed meats and poultry, and pork and pork products shall be cooked to heat all parts of the food to at least 165°F. (74°C.) before being served. Salads made of meat, poultry, potatoes, fish, shellfish, or eggs, and other potentially hazardous prepared food, shall be prepared from chilled products, with a minimum of manual contact. Portions of food once served to an individual may not be served again.
DHS 197.13(3)(b)
(b) Refrigeration facilities, hot food storage facilities and effective insulated facilities shall be provided as needed to ensure that all food is maintained at safe temperatures of 40°F. (4°C.) or below, or 150°F. (66°C.) or above, as appropriate, during storage, preparation and serving.
DHS 197.13(3)(c)
(c) Containers of food shall be stored above the floor, on clean racks, shelves, or other clean surfaces, in such a manner as to be protected from splash and other contamination.
DHS 197.13(4)(a)(a) No person knowingly infected with a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food handling may work in a bed and breakfast establishment.
DHS 197.13(4)(b)
(b) If the bed and breakfast operator suspects that any employee, family member or the operator himself or herself has a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food handling, that person shall be immediately excluded from working in the bed and breakfast establishment and, in the case of a reportable communicable disease under
s. DHS 145.03 (2), the operator shall notify the local health authority immediately.
DHS 197.13(4)(c)
(c) Persons while preparing or serving food or washing equipment or utensils shall wear clean outer garments, maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and conform to hygienic practices. They shall wash their hands thoroughly before starting work and as often as necessary while working, in order to remove soil and contamination. After visiting a toilet room, these persons shall wash their hands thoroughly in a lavatory but never in the kitchen sink. No one while preparing or serving food may use tobacco in any form.
DHS 197.13 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1985, No. 354, eff. 7-1-85;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 197.08
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (4) (b) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637.
DHS 197.14(1)(a)(a) Any room where a gas space heater is located shall have a constant supply of fresh air through a permanent opening which shall not be closed. The size of the opening shall be at least one square inch for each 1,000 BTU per hour of the rated heating capacity of the heater, with a minimum of 10 square inches (65 square cm), or be so constructed that the air used in the combustion of the fuel is taken directly from the outside.
DHS 197.14(1)(b)
(b) The use of unvented gas, kerosene, oil or other fossil fuel space heaters is prohibited.
DHS 197.14(2)
(2) Smoke detection. Each bed and breakfast establishment shall be provided with an approved, listed, labeled and operable smoke detector located inside each sleeping room and at the top of each stairway in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.
