Best Western Plus
803 W INDUSTRIAL PARK AV, Rothschild, WI 54474 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Simple)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- MSCH-CVWHUL
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 355-8900
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 5, 2026 Routine · 7 non-critical, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Current safety data sheets were not available for a the chemicals used with the pool.
Correction: Maintain a current safety data sheet for each chemical used with the pool.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SAFETY DATA SHEET BACKUP
A backup copy of the safety data sheets was not available.
Correction: Maintain a backup copy of safety data sheets for each chemical on site.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)2. - SAFETY SATE SHEETS, BACKUP COPY
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Not serious
Non-critical
BIOHAZARD KIT ITEMS
The biohazard kit is present but missing items.
Correction: Replace the missing items in the biohazard kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b) - BIOHAZARD KIT ITEMS
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Not serious
Non-critical
TOILET ROOMS-CLEAN
Toilet room not kept clean.The grab bars in both bathrooms need to be cleaned with a stainless steel cleaner as they are quite rusted from exposure to a chlorine environment.
Correction: Clean the grab bars as often as necessary to maintain them in good condition.
Code ATCP 76.33 (2)(c)1. TOILET ROOM CLEAN
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Not serious
Non-critical
HAND DRYING
Paper towel hand drying was provided but the dispenser was empty.
Correction: Provide individual towels in dispensers or hot air dryers at hand washing sinks.
Code ATCP 76.33 (2)(f) - HAND DRY DEVICE
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL BASIN MAINTAINED FREE OF DEFECTS
Pool basin has many areas of pitting throughout the basin. The basin was repainted in 2025 by the owners but it is not holding up well.
Correction: Maintained the pool basin free of cracks or other defects, and repaired or refinished as necessary to maintain it in a cleanable condition.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(a)2 - POOL BASIN GOOD REPAIR
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
The drinking fountain is not in clean and sanitary condition. The stainless steel needs to be cleaned as it is quite rusted from exposure to a chorine environment.
Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in clean and sanitary condition.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Apr 22, 2025 Routine · 2 critical, 15 non-critical, 11 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
READABLE CHART
A conspicuously posted, easily readable chart that explains the pipe labels, tags or color-coding is not present.
Correction: Provide the chart for labels, tags and color-coding
Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b) - PIPING CHART
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
The backwash procedure is not conspicuously posted on an easily read chart on the wall of the mechanical room.
Correction: Post the backwash procedure on an easily read chart in the mechanical room.
Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 4. - PROCEDURE POSTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
Filter media is not being inspected annually to ensure proper filtration.
Correction: Inspect the filters annually and clean and replace media as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 5. - FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
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Not serious
Non-critical
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency contact phone numbers are not in the chemical storage area or readily accessible.
Correction: Provide emergency contact numbers in the chemical storage area or readily accessible.
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(j) - EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SAFETY DATA SHEET
A safety data sheet was not available for each chemical used in conjunction with the pool.
Correction: Maintain a safety data sheet for each chemical used in conjuction with the pool.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SAFETY DATA SHEET BACKUP
A backup copy of the safety data sheets was not available.
Correction: Maintain a backup copy of safety data sheets for each chemical on site.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)2. - SAFETY SATE SHEETS, BACKUP COPY
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
INTERLOCK-LOG KEPT
A log of the monthly interlock tests is not being kept.
Correction: Keep a log of monthly interlock tests. The interlock test can be recorded on the monthly pool report form by indicating an "I" in the column with backwashing documentation. Make sure to indicate whether the test passed or failed on the form as well.
Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)4 - INTERLOCK, LOG KEPT
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Not serious
Non-critical
ALKALINITY
The total alkalinity is 30ppm.
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
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 using the form provided in the binder.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
The sign above the phone does not accurately reflect the directions for calling emergency services (911). The telephone is no longer permitted to ring to the front desk and must be able to call emergency services directly.
Correction: Ensure that the telephone is capable of direct dialing emergency services (911) and reflect the directions for making that call on the sign above the phone, making sure to include the name and address of the hotel on the sign as well.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
The first aid kit is present but missing the following items: Gauze roller bandage, adhesive tape, eye wash, elastic bandage and cold packs.
Correction: Replace the missing items in the first aid kit. Please consult your binder or the code for a complete list of the First Aid Kit contents.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b) - FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
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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
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT FILTER) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A maintenance log for all pool equipment was not permanently maintained on premises.
Correction: Keep a maintenance log for all pool equipment and testing requirements.
Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)6. - EQUIPMENT MANUALS
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Not serious
Non-critical
DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
The drinking fountain is rusted and not in a clean and sanitary condition.
Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in clean and sanitary condition.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
CHEMICAL STORAGE ACCESS RESTRICTED
Chemical storage area access not restricted to authorized personnel.
Correction: Post a sign on the door to the mechanical room that states: Authorized personnel only.
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(d) - ACCESS RESTRICTED
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Serious
Critical
VGBA-EXISTING POOLS, PUMP CURVE AND DRAIN COVER INFO
The main drain and equalizer covers for the swimming pool are expired.
Correction: Replace the expired covers with new ones. The operator must log daily inspection of the covers to ensure no cracks, breaks, missing screws or other visible damage or defects are observed. The operator shall close the pool if any of the above damage or defects are observed and the pool shall remain closed until a compliant cover has been installed.
Code ATCP 76.38(1)(b) - PUMP CURVE
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Feb 6, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 12 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
The backwash procedure is no conspicuously posted on an easily read chart.
Correction: Post the backwash procedure on an easily read chart.
Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 4. - PROCEDURE POSTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
Filter media is not being inspected annually or cleaned or replaced as necessary. Sand is scheduled to be replaced next week.
Correction: Inspect the filters annually and clean and replace media as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 5. - FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
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Not serious
Non-critical
SAFETY DATA SHEET
A safety data sheet was not available for any of the chemicals in the mechanical room.
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
SAFETY DATA SHEET BACKUP
A backup copy of the safety data sheets was not available.
Correction: Maintain a backup copy of safety data sheets for each chemical on site.
Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)2. - SAFETY SATE SHEETS, BACKUP COPY
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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
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
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,
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Not serious
Non-critical
TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
The existing phone is permissible. However, the sign above the phone states that for emergencies call 0 for the front desk.
Correction: Change the wording of the sign to include directions for calling 911 for emergencies.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
POSTING SIGNAGE-SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
At a non-lifeguarded pool, no signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised is present.
Correction: Post signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(c) - SUPERVISE CHILDREN
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Not serious
Non-critical
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
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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
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Not serious
Non-critical
FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT FILTER) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A maintenance log for all pool equipment was not permanently maintained on premises
Correction: Keep a maintenance log for all pool equipment and testing requirements.
Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)6. - EQUIPMENT MANUALS
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Serious
Critical
CHEMICAL STORAGE ACCESS RESTRICTED
Chemical storage area access not restricted to authorized personnel.
Correction: Restrict access to chemical storage area to only authorized personnel. Post a sign on both doors accessing the mechical room that state "Authorized Personnel Only"
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(d) - ACCESS RESTRICTED
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Sep 22, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
REAGENTS REPLACED
Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. No reagents were present for testing the chlorine levels.
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
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The operator has not been responsible for equipment shut-down, backwashing, daily maintenance and vacuuming, and maintenance of water quality pursuant. No pool operator has been assigned to test the pool chemicals when the regular pool operator is not present. Pool water is to be tested daily, preferrably prior to opening of the pools each days.
Correction: Provide a pool operator who is responsible and providing active managerial control for equipment shut-down, backwashing, daily maintenance and vacuuming, and maintenance of water quality.
Code ATCP 76.20(1)(b) - OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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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.