Best Western Executive Inn
7220 122ND AVE, Kenosha, WI 53142 · Kenosha County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Kenosha County Division of Health
- License / ID
- MMEK-CFMKXF
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (630) 220-0027
- Official record
- Kenosha County Division of Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 19 | 4 |
Inspections
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Apr 9, 2026 Routine · 5 critical, 8 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
SKIMMER POOL RECIRCULATION FLOW
Observed proportion of water recirculating from skimmer and main drain is are both opened fully at 100%. Instructed provided education that skimmer must be fully opened and main partial opened 80 % and 20%. PIC then changed the valve to compliance
Correction: Adjust equipment so that proportion of water recirculating from skimmer and main drain is mostly from skimmer.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a) 2. b. - SKIMMER POOL RECIRCULATION FLOW
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Not serious
Non-critical
SPARE STRAINER BASKET OR SCREEN AVAILABLE
Observed there no spare strainer or screen not available for pumps and skimmers. Instructed PIC to obtain more. PIC stated they will obtain more.
Correction: Provide a spare strainer or screen
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 2. - SPARE STRAINER OR SCREEN
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate has not been met. Observed turnoverate is 0.6 hours. PIC stated they will get the turnover rate to 0.5 hours. PIC stated the sand filter needs to be backwashed.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate .50 hours
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c) - RECIRCULATION RATE
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Not serious
Non-critical
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Observed safety data sheets for all chemical used in whirlpool were not available. Staff does not have any SDS for any chemicals. Instructed PIC to maintain and keep all SDS. PIC stated they will maintain and keep all SDS.
Correction: Maintain a safety data sheet for each chemical on site.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
ALKALINITY
Observed the total alkalinity is at 50ppm. Informed PIC and PIC was able to raise to 70ppm.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
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Not serious
Non-critical
REAGENTS REPLACED
Observed taylor test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Observed chlorine reagents expired in May of 2025, pH February of 2025, and alkalinity March of 2025. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will order a new test kit.
Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL RULES POSTED
Observed some of the pool rules are not posted. Observed diaper changing on pool deck is prohibited and do not enter if you have a communicable diseases or an open cut. Instructed PIC to post these rules. PIC stated they will post the rules.
Correction: Post the pool rules.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(a)1. - SIGNAGE POSTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
ELECTRICAL GOOD REPAIR
Observed the electrical equipment and lighting not maintained in good repair and in operating condition. Observed whirlpool light bulb in whirlpool is burnt out Instructed PIC to repair the light bulb so there is light in the whirlpool. PIC stated they will place a work order in to repair the light bulb.
Correction: Maintain electrical equipment and lighting in good repair and in operating condition.
Code ATCP 76.33(4)(c) - GOOD REPAIR
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Observed container of pool shocked is not stored separately from muriatic acid. Observed pool shocked stored directly on top of muriatic acid. Informed PIC. PIC removed muriatic acid.
Correction: Store oxidizers separately from acids.
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(c) - CHEMICAL SEPARATION OXIDIZERS, ACIDS
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
Corrected on site
MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
Observed minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is at 1ppm of free chlorine. Informed PIC. Whirlpool closed. PIC then increased pool chlorine to 7ppm. Whirlpool is now opened.
Correction: Close the pool until disinfectant level is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(a) - MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
PH
The pH is 7. Informed PIC. PIC then was able to raise the pH to 7.2
Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION
Observed approved backflow or backsiphonage protection does not exist between potable water supply inlet and the overflow point of pool, makeup tank, surge tank or slurry tank and another approved device does not exist. Observed a hose bib in pump room does not have a backflow preventor device and a hose is connected to it. Observed discharge pipe from whirlpool and pool does not have a air gap. Instructed PIC to get a backflow preventor and an air gap at these locations. PIC stated they will get an air gap and backflow preventor. PIC got a backflow preventor and provided a air gap.
Correction: Provide approved backflow and backsiphonage protection between the water supply and the overflow point of any pool, makeup tank, surge tank, solution tank, or slurry tank.
Code ATCP 76.19(1) - PROTECTION
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR FOR POOL
Observed there was no responsible supervisor upon arrival. Whirlpool was opened with 1ppm of free chlorine and 7 pH. Informed front desk and front desk was able to make contact with a responsible supervisor. Responsible supervisor did arrive after 30 minutes and during this time staff did have the whirlpool temporally closed. Whirlpool was reopened. Responsible supervisor stated they will train another employee to become the responsible supervisor when they are not there. Whirlpool will always have a responsible supervisor at all times.
Correction: Provide a responsible supervisor for the pool.
Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(a) - RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
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Oct 8, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
POOL WATER TESTED BEFORE OPENING, PH AND SANITIZER
Pool water is not tested for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use. Pool water is tested in the moring after the pool has already been operating. Instructed Pool Manager to test water quality before pool opens to the public daily.
Correction: Test pool water for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use.
Code ATCP 76.18(1)(a)1 - POOL TESTED SANITIZER AND PH, BEFORE OPE
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL RULES SIGNAGE- COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Pool rules missing rule: Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut. Instructed Pool Manager to add pool use restriction to patrons with a communicable disease or open cut.
Correction: Include pool rule on sign: Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(b)1.a - NO COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, OPEN CUT
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD
Maximum patron load is not posted. Instructed Pool Manager to post maximum patron load.
Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD
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Serious
Critical
MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is 2 ppm for free chlorine. Instructed Manager to lower free chlorine to recommended levels between 0 ppm-0.4 ppm.
Correction: Close the pool until disinfectant level is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(a) - MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Mar 8, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED
Skimmers not repaired or replaced as needed. Weir door for skimmer is missing. Discussed with supervisor that the weir door needs to be intalled in skimmer or install a floating weir in skimmer basket.
Correction: Repair or replace skimmer, weirs or gutters as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b) 2. - SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD
Maximum patron load is not posted. Discussed with supervisor max patron must be posted.
Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Mar 5, 2024 Routine · 3 critical, 10 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED
Skimmers not repaired or replaced as needed. Weir door for skimmer is missing. Discussed with supervisor that the weir door needs to be intalled in skimmer or install a floating weir in skimmer basket.
Correction: Repair or replace skimmer, weirs or gutters as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b) 2. - SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
STRAINER BASKET NOT CLEANED DAILY
Strainer basket in skimmer is not cleaned daily. Skimmer basket has debris in it. Discussed with supervisor that the skimmer basket needs to be cleaned daily and must be clean before openning.
Correction: Clean skimmer baskets daily and must be clean before openning.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 3. - CLEANED
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Not serious
Non-critical
PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
The piping is not labeled, tagged or color-coded. Discussed with supervisor that piping needs to be labeled, tagged or color-coded.
Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
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Not serious
Non-critical
ALKALINITY
The total alkalinity is 225ppm using Taylor test kit. Discussed with supervisor to lower alkalinity levels.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
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Not serious
Non-critical
REAGENTS REPLACED
Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Most reagents in Taylor Test Kit expired in 2020, and 2022. Some are still good but expired in 2024. Discuss with staff on getting a new approved test kit to replace expired reagents.
Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL WATER TESTED BEFORE OPENING, PH AND SANITIZER
Pool water is not tested for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use. Whirlpool is open to the public and was not tested. Pool operator is not in today. Discussed with supervisor the whirlpool must be tested before openning. Also with talking with supervisor whirlpool is only tested 2 times a day. Discussed with supervisor that whirlpool must be test four times a day since its being operated without a controller.
Correction: Test pool water for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use.
Code ATCP 76.18(1)(a)1 - POOL TESTED SANITIZER AND PH, BEFORE OPE
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Not serious
Non-critical
OPERATOR REQUIRED
The pool is not under the supervision of an operator. Pool operator was not in today. Daily chemical testing, safety equipment and cleaning (Skimmer baskets) were not checked before openning. Discussed with supervisor about daily checks that are required before openning.
Correction: Provide an operator for the pool.
Code ATCP 76.20(1)(a) - OPERATOR REQUIRED
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Not serious
Non-critical
POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD
Maximum patron load is not posted. Discussed with supervisor max patron must be posted.
Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY MAINTAINED
The pool equipment is not properly maintained. Both floor VGBA grates in whirlpool are missing screw. Discussed with supervisor on putting in new screws for grates.
Correction: Maintain the pool equipment such as grates.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)3. - MAINTENANCE OF POOL EQPT
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Not serious
Non-critical
VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement. Owner and supervisor do not have any documentation for installation or lifespan for VGBA cover. Discussed with supervisor that a staff member will need to get model, make, and manufactor date on VGBA.
Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Serious
Critical
PH
The pH is above 8ppm using Taylor Test Kit. Discussed with supervisor to lower the levels for pH.
Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
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Serious
Critical
MAXIMUM CHLORINE
The maximum chlorine residual exceeds 10 ppm.Using taylor test kit results were 10.4ppm for chlorine. Discussed with supervisor levels cannot exceed 10ppm. Staff began diluting the water in pool to lower the level.
Correction: Close the pool until the chlorine residual is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(f) - MAXIMUM FREE CHLORINE
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not working or not present.Discussed with supervisor on installing emergency phone.
Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services. Supervisor installed emgency phone.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Kenosha County Division of Health. History last read Oct 11, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.