Rodeway Inn
300 E ELDERBERRY RD, Colby, WI 54421 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- SBRN-CTFQPY
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (618) 698-1282
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 18, 2026 Routine · 2 critical, 3 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
EMERGENCY BLANKETS
Two emergency blankets in good condition are not available in the pool area.
Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.
Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
WHIRLPOOLS-RULES, HEALTH CONDITIONS
Signage for whirlpool rule has changed and must read: Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should consult their physician before using a whirlpool.
Correction: Change current rule posted to state: Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should consult their physician before using a whirlpool.
Code ATCP 76.29(3)(a) - HEALTH CONDITIONS
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Not serious
Non-critical
SPECTATOR AREAS CLEAN
The spectator area furniture has not been maintained in clean condition. White plastic furniture is covered in mildew.
Correction: Maintain the spectator area in clean condition.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(f)1. - SPECTATOR AREA CLEAN
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Serious
Critical
RECIRCULATION SYSTEM CONTINUOUS OPERATION
The pool recirculation system is not operational.
Correction: The pool must remain closed until the recirculation system is in place and in continuous operation.
Code ATCP 76.11(1) - RECIRCULATION SYSTEM PRESENT, CONTINUOUSLY O
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Serious
Critical
TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
A telephone is not working and was not capable of connecting to emergency services without connecting to the front desk first.
Correction: Provide a working telephone capable of connecting with emergency services and provide directions for use.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Jan 8, 2025 Routine · 2 critical, 6 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
SAFETY DATA SHEET
A safety data sheet was not available in the pool area.
Correction: Maintain a safety data sheet for each chemical on site in the pool maintenance room.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
ALKALINITY
The total alkalinity is 50 ppm.
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
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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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
The first aid kit is present but missing items.
Correction: Replace the missing items in the first aid kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b) - FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
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Not serious
Non-critical
EMERGENCY BLANKETS
Two emergency blankets in good condition are not available in the pool area.
Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.
Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
WHIRLPOOLS-RULES, HEALTH CONDITIONS
Verbage for sign has changed. Signage for whirlpool is missing this rule: Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should consult their physician before using a whirlpool.
Correction: Provide new whirpool sign with correct verbage.
Code ATCP 76.29(3)(a) - HEALTH CONDITIONS
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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.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)2.d - MONTHLY TESTING
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Serious
Critical
RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR POOL RULES
Whirlpool was used by individuals that were not hotel guests.
Correction: The pool can be used by individuals who are not occupying a hotel room as the hotel does not have showers available in the restrooms for these individuals to use. Eliminate availability to use the pool facilities to individuals that are not hotel guest.
Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(c)3. - POOL RULES ENFORCED
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Apr 17, 2024 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jul 5, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED
Skimmer cover on pool deck is broken with sharp edges exposed.
Correction: Repair and maintain all equipment pursuant to ATCP 76.33(1)(e).
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Non-critical
CHLORINE TOO LOW
The chlorine residual was 1.8 ppm at the time of the inspection.
Correction: Close the pool and raise the chlorine residual to 3.0 before re-opening.
Code [A] ATCP 76.14(4)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Marathon 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.