Country Inn & Suites
1520 METRO DR, Schofield, WI 54476 · Marathon County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 30, 2026 Routine · 4 critical, 10 non-critical, 1 repeat
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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
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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.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Mar 26, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 7 non-critical, 3 repeat
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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
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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
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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.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Apr 4, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 10 non-critical
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.