Rodeway Inn & Suites

1738 COMFORT DR, Tomahawk, WI 54487 · Lincoln County

34cited violations

9serious tier

10inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Pool - Simple)
Inspected by: Lincoln County Health Department
License / ID: MYOG-9Z5PWC
Status: Permitted
Official record: Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	13	4
2024	3	15	5
2023	3	6	0

Inspections

Feb 9, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 critical, 1 repeat
- Serious Critical Repeat
  HAZARDOUS CONDITION
  
  Ceiling collapsed in pool area.
  
  Correction: Pool shall remain closed until approved to reopen.
  
  Code ATCP 76.34(1) - HAZARDOUS CONDITION AT POOL AREA
Jan 30, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 critical, 3 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-PUMP CURVE
  
  The manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram was not permanently maintained on premises:
  
  Correction: Maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram on the premises.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)3. - PUMP CURVE
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-VGBA DRAIN COVER DOCUMENTATION
  
  The Virginia Graeme Baker Act main drain and equalizer cover replacement receipts or similar documentation was not permanently maintained on premises.
  
  Correction: Maintain Virginia Graeme Baker Act main drain and equalizer cover replacement receipts or similar documentation on the premises.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)9. - VGBA DRAIN COVER
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
- Serious Critical
  Modification(s) made but no DSPS Approval available for them.
  
  The operator modified a pool and did not submit pool construction plans to DSPS for review and approval.
  
  Correction: Have WI-licensed architect or engineer submit pool construction (modification) plans to DSPS and obtain approval from DSPS for the construction of the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.04 (2) - PLANS SUBMITTED TO DSPS FOR MODIFICATION, A
- Serious Critical
  VGBA-EXISTING POOLS, PUMP CURVE AND DRAIN COVER INFO
  
  The operator of an existing pool does not have the pump curve or drain cover specifications.
  
  Correction: Obtain a pump curve and information that describes make, model and gpm rating for the drain covers.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(1)(b) - PUMP CURVE
Jan 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
Jan 13, 2026 Routine · 1 critical, 5 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  POSTING SIGNAGE- NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
  
  Signage or other communication warning against prolonged breath-holding is not posted or otherwise provided.
  
  Correction: Provide signage or provide other communication warning against prolonged breath holding.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)(f) - NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
- Not serious Non-critical
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-VGBA DRAIN COVER DOCUMENTATION
  
  The Virginia Graeme Baker Act main drain and equalizer cover replacement receipts or similar documentation was not permanently maintained on premises.
  
  Correction: Maintain Virginia Graeme Baker Act main drain and equalizer cover replacement receipts or similar documentation on the premises.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)9. - VGBA DRAIN COVER
- Not serious Non-critical
  POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY INSTALLLED
  
  All screw holes in the main drain cover do not have screws.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the pool equipment is properly installed.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)2. - INSTALLATION OF POOL EQPT.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  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..
  
  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
- Serious Critical
  PH
  
  The pH is 8.4 (Water Link Spin Touch) and 8.2 (HANNA pH Meter).
  
  Correction: Close the pool. 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
Dec 27, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 critical, 4 non-critical, 5 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  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.
  
  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
- Serious Critical Repeat
  VGBA-EXISTING POOLS, PUMP CURVE AND DRAIN COVER INFO
  
  The operator of an existing pool does not have the pump curve or drain cover specifications.
  
  Correction: Obtain a pump curve and information that describes make, model and gpm rating for the drain covers.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(1)(b) - PUMP CURVE
Dec 27, 2024 Routine · 4 critical, 5 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
- Not serious Non-critical
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site
  POSTING SIGNAGE- NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
  
  Signage or other communication warning against prolonged breath-holding is not posted or otherwise provided.
  
  Correction: Provide signage or provide other communication warning against prolonged breath holding.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)(f) - NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
- 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.
  
  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
- Serious Critical
  RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR POOL CLOSED
  
  Responsible supervisor is not ensuring that pool is closed pursuant to ATCP 76.30, closing criteria. Emergency Phone not funtioning.
  
  Correction: Have the responsible supervisor ensure that the pool is closed pursuant to ATCP 76.30, closing criteria.
  
  Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(c)10. - CLOSE POOL
- Serious Critical
  TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
  
  A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not working.
  
  Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
- Serious Critical
  CLOSING CRITERIA-NO FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
  
  The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool due to a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(g) - FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
- Serious Critical
  VGBA-EXISTING POOLS, PUMP CURVE AND DRAIN COVER INFO
  
  The operator of an existing pool does not have the pump curve or drain cover specifications.
  
  Correction: Obtain a pump curve and information that describes make, model and gpm rating for the drain covers.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(1)(b) - PUMP CURVE
May 2, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
  
  The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
Jul 20, 2023 Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VENTILATION NOT EFFECTIVELY VENTING
  
  Ventilation in the chemical storage room and pump room requires a professional inspection and repair. A referral has been made to DSPS.
  
  Correction: Repair the ventilation system to prevent condensation and air quality problems.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(b)
Jul 17, 2023 Follow Up · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VENTILATION NOT EFFECTIVELY VENTING
  
  Ventilation in the chemical storage room and pump room requires a professional inspection and repair. A referral has been made to DSPS.
  
  Correction: Repair the ventilation system to prevent condensation and air quality problems.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(b)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SELF-CLOSING AND LATCHING GATES
  
  The door or gate to the pool enclosure is not latching. Additionally, the door to the outside was propped open.
  
  Correction: Repair the door immediately so that it is self-closing and latching.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 76.34(4)
Jul 12, 2023 Routine · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  CHEMICAL STORAGE
  
  Chemicals are stored in pans insuffucuent in size to contain a leaking container. Other quantities of pool chamicals are stored in the same room on the floor which could react with the chlorine. residues of evaporated chlorine were observed on the containers and pans.
  
  Correction: Store chemicals in accordance with ATCP 76.12(2).
  
  Code ATCP 76.12(2)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VENTILATION NOT EFFECTIVELY VENTING
  
  Ventilation in the chemical storage room and pump room requires a professional inspection and repair. A referral has been made to DSPS.
  
  Correction: Repair the ventilation system to prevent condensation and air quality problems.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(b)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SELF-CLOSING AND LATCHING GATES
  
  The door or gate to the pool enclosure is not latching. Additionally, the door to the outside was propped open.
  
  Correction: Repair the door immediately so that it is self-closing and latching.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 76.34(4)

Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.