RecordWell Data

Country Inn & Suites

1520 METRO DR, Schofield, WI 54476 · Marathon County

34cited violations
7serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Pool / recreational water (Pool - Simple)
Inspected by
Marathon County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWQTY
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 359-1881
Official record
Marathon County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261144
2025181
20241122

Inspections

  1. Mar 30, 2026 Routine · 4 critical, 10 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical

      HIGH RATE SAND FILTER BACKWASHING

      According to the monthly log the backwash is not being performed according to manufacturers instuctions.

      Correction: Backwash according to the pressure gauge reading. The psi should rise approximately 7 psi and then backwashed where the psi would drop back down close to the previous "clean filter" reading.

      Code ATCP 76.11(6)(b) 2. - HIGH RATE SAND FILTER BACKWASH

    • 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

      RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR INTERLOCK TESTING

      Responsible supervisor is not ensuring that monthly interlock testing is done.

      Correction: Have the responsible supervisor ensure that monthly interlock tests are done.

      Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(c)5.- INTERLOCK TESTING

    • Not serious Non-critical

      OPERATING REPORTS-BACKWASH

      The operator did not record the following on the operating report: The dates on which backwashing was completed.

      Correction: Record the following on the operating report, the dates when backwashing was completed.

      Code ATCP 76.32(1)(b) - BACKWASH

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL BASIN ROUTINELY BRUSHED, VACUUMED

      Pool basin has accummulation of sand along the wall on the east side.

      Correction: Routinely brush or vacuum the pool basin to keep the basin and surrounding appurtenances free of sediment, lint, hair, debris, algae, and slime growth and discoloration.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(a)1- POOL BASIN BRUSHED, VACUUMED

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL BASIN MAINTAINED CLEAN AND SANITARY

      Pool basin tile along the water/air interface has accumulated a build up.

      Correction: Maintained the pool basin in a clean and sanitary condition.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(a)3 - POOL BASIN NOT CLEAN AND SANITARY

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL DECK-GOOD REPAIR

      Pool deck area not maintained in good repair. The grout between tiles is missing neat the pool skimmer along to the pool maintenance room door.

      Correction: Maintain pool deck area in good repair. Regrout where grout is missing.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(b)1.a. - DECK GOOD REPAIR

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY INSTALLLED

      The main drain VGBA grate is missing a screw.

      Correction: Screw appears to be present laying under the grate but not screwed into the pool. Reminder, hardware used to secure this grate must be specificall manufactured for this grate. When replacing this screw insure that the other 3 screws are tightly secured. If this is not corrected within 30 days the pool will be closed until the grate is fully secured with the proper hardware.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)2. - INSTALLATION OF POOL EQPT.

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY MAINTAINED

      There is a leak in the piping coming from the pool heat exchanger.

      Correction: Repair the leak. Directing the water from the leak to a drain or similar device is not sufficient.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)3. - MAINTENANCE OF POOL EQPT

    • 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.

      Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers.

      Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG

    • Serious Critical

      OPERATOR KNOWLEDGE- ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK FUNCTION

      The person responsible is not able to describe how the chemical feeder electrical interlock functions.

      Correction: Ensure that operator can describe how the chemical feeder electrical interlock functions. Reviewed how the electrical interlock works with staff present.

      Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)2.b - HOW ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS

    • Serious Critical

      INTERLOCK CHALLENGE TEST

      Once monthly challenge testing of the chemical feeder system has not been conducted to assess the interlock.

      Correction: Challenge test the chemical feeder system monthly to assess the interlock. Operator was unfamiliar. Last tested and logged in March of 2025.

      Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)3. - INTERLOCK MONTHLY TEST

    • Serious Critical

      PH

      The pH tested below 7.0.

      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. Close pool until pH is measured to be in the range of 7.4 and 7.6, this is based on the use of the Taylor test kit.

      Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH

    • Serious Critical

      MAXIMUM CHLORINE

      The maximum chlorine residual exceeds 10 ppm.

      Correction: Close the pool until the chlorine residual is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A. Once chemicals are verified to be within acceptable levels pool can be reopened.

      Code ATCP 76.14(5)(f) - MAXIMUM FREE CHLORINE

  2. Mar 26, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 7 non-critical, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      READABLE CHART

      Labels, tags or color-coding does not correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.

      Correction: Provide the chart for labels, tags and color-coding

      Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b) - PIPING CHART

    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      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

    • 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

      TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS

      A list of emergency numbers is not attached or posted near telephone.

      Correction: Provide a list of emergency numbers attached or posted near telephone such as 911.

      Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED

    • Not serious Non-critical

      FIRST AID KIT-EYE WASH SOLUTION

      The first aid kit eye wash solution is expired.

      Correction: Provide new eye wash solution for the first aid kit.

      Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)5. - EYE WASH SOLUTION

    • Not serious Non-critical

      SHOWER, TOILET, DRESSING FACILITIES-MAINTAINED

      The shower has a leak in the shower fixture.

      Correction: Maintain the shower in good repair.

      Code ATCP 76.33 (2)(a)1. - GOOD REPAIR

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL BASIN MAINTAINED FREE OF DEFECTS

      Pool basin light is burned out.

      Correction: Replace light inside of pool.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(a)2 - POOL BASIN GOOD REPAIR

    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

      CO ALARM-POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM

      There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room but no functional CO alarm in the equipment room.

      Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the equipment room and install per manufacturer's instructions.

      Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)1. -CO ALARM EQPT ROOM

  3. Apr 4, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 10 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      READABLE CHART

      No conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system labels, tags, or color-coding..

      Correction: Provide the chart for labels, tags and color-coding

      Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b) - PIPING CHART

    • 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

    • Not serious Non-critical

      LABEL, EROSION FEEDER

      The erosion feeder does not have a label that lists the chemical name.

      Correction: Provide the chemical name on the erosion feeder label.

      Code ATCP 76.12 (1)(b) - EROSION FEEDER

    • 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

    • Not serious Non-critical

      INTERLOCKED-ELECTRICAL

      Power to recirculation system is not interlocked with the power to the chemical feed.

      Correction: Provide interlock between the power to the recirculation system and power to the chemical feeder(s).

      Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)1.a. - ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK PRESENT

    • 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

      EMERGENCY BLANKETS

      Only one emergency blanket is available in the pool area.

      Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.

      Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS

    • Not serious Non-critical

      OPERATING REPORTS-BACKWASH

      The operator did not record the following on the operating report: The dates on which backwashing was completed.

      Correction: Record the following on the operating report, the dates when backwashing was completed. Also record the pressure and flow meter readings daily.

      Code ATCP 76.32(1)(b) - BACKWASH

    • Not serious Non-critical

      POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY INSTALLLED

      The VGBA grate has one screw that is a Phillips head and others are allen wrench heads. The phillips head is not flush.

      Correction: Ensure that the hardware is the hardware specific for the grate. When was new hardware purchased and replaced? Grate has a 20 year lifespan and hardware is 10 year lifespan.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)2. - INSTALLATION OF POOL EQPT.

    • Not serious Non-critical

      VGBA DRAIN COVER INFO-INSTALLATION DATE

      The VGBA log does not indicate equalizer cover installation date.

      Correction: Provide installation date for equalizer covers or replace equalizer covers (5 yr expiration dates on most) Do not need to be like for like.

      Code ATCP 76.38(2)(b)5. - INSTALL DATE

    • Serious Critical

      TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE

      A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not present.

      Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services. Phones can no longer ring to front desk, must be able to dial 911 directly. When changed make sure that usage directions match the phone operation.

      Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE

    • Serious Critical

      CO ALARM-POOL AREA

      There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room located in the indoor pool area pool but no functional CO alarm is provided in the indoor pool area.

      Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the pool area and install per manufacturer's instructions.

      Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)2- CO ALARM POOL AREA

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.