Americinn Of Manitowoc - Whirlpool
5020 HECKER RD, Manitowoc, WI 54220 · Manitowoc County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Manitowoc County Health Department
- License / ID
- BSAW-87KK3B
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) 684-3344
- Official record
- Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jan 15, 2026 Follow Up · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
POOL DECK-GOOD REPAIR
Pool deck area not maintained in good repair. There are some broken tiles around the whirlpool basin..
Correction: Maintain pool deck area in good repair Replace or repair tiles so that they are easily cleanable.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(b)1.a. - DECK GOOD REPAIR
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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. Need the documentation on the replacement of the Aquastar Equalizer replacement covers that should have been replaced on May 2, 2022.
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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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Dec 16, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 4 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
The flowmeter gauge is not being maintained in operating condition.
Correction: Repair or replace the flowmeter gauge..
Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRST AID KIT -RESUSCITATION POCKET MASK
The first aid kit is missing a resuscitation pocket mask.
Correction: Provide a resuscitation pocket mask for the first aid kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)8.- RESUSCITATION MASK
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL DECK-GOOD REPAIR
Pool deck area not maintained in good repair. There are some broken tiles around the whirlpool basin..
Correction: Maintain pool deck area in good repair Replace or repair tiles so that they are easily cleanable.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(b)1.a. - DECK GOOD REPAIR
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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. Need the documentation on the replacement of the Aquastar Equalizer replacement covers that should have been replaced on May 2, 2022.
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
OPERATOR KNOWLEDGE-MONTHLY TESTING
The person responsible is not able to describe how monthly testing is performed.
Correction: Ensure that operator can describe how monthly testing is performed. Provided Chemical Interlock Checklist form to be filled out by the person responsible for monthly testing. Ensure a copy of completed form is made available to staff so that they can explain the process for monthly testing of the interlock system.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)2.d - MONTHLY TESTING
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Nov 15, 2024 Routine · 5 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate cannot be determined as flowmeter is inoperable.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate by replacing the flowmeter.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c) - RECIRCULATION RATE
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Not serious
Non-critical
INTERLOCK-LOG KEPT
A log of the monthly interlock tests is not being kept.
Correction: Keep a log of monthly interlock tests.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)4 - INTERLOCK, LOG KEPT
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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRST AID KIT -GAUZE PADS
The first aid kit is missing 8"x10" gauze pads.
Correction: Provide gauze pads for the first aid kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)1. GAUZE PADS
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Not serious
Non-critical
DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
The drinking fountain is not operable.
Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in operable condition (as per Wisconsin Administrative Code DSPS 390.19
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
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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. According to our records, the Aquastar equalizer cover has a 5 year lifespan and was replaced on May 2, 2017 (see comments).
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. Provided VGBA Drain & Equalizer Cover Replacement Log.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Nov 14, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 3 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition.
Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
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Not serious
Non-critical
INTERLOCK LOG-MADE AVAILABLE
Log of interlock testing not made available to the department or its agent upon request.
Correction: Make interlock test log available to the department or its agent upon request.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)4.b - INTERLOCK LOG AVAILABLE
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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
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Serious
Critical
CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 76.14 OR PH LIMITS
The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool after failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels; combined chlorine was >0.4 and there was con Combined Chlorine plan available at the time of inspection.
Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(c) - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ATCP 76.14
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jan 18, 2024 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 16, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate has not been met. Maximum turnover rate for a whirlpool is 30 minutes. Calculated rate was 45 minutes. Clarity of water was good.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate Flowmeter may need replacing so thet it is easily readable to determine actual & precise turnover rate.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c) - RECIRCULATION RATE
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Not serious
Non-critical
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN ACTION LEVEL
The combined chlorine plan does not include the combined chlorine action level.
Correction: Includes the combined chlorine action level in the combined chlorine plan.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)2.a. - ACTION LEVEL LISTED
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Serious
Critical
OPERATOR KNOWLEDGE-MONTHLY TESTING
The person responsible is not able to describe how monthly testing is performed. Develop monthly interlock test and document on form provided by the Department.
Correction: Ensure that operator can describe how monthly testing is performed.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)2.d - MONTHLY TESTING
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Serious
Critical
MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is 3.0 for chlorine.
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
Source: Manitowoc 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.