Knights Inn

1149 OAKES RD, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

41cited violations

6serious tier

11inspections

Establishment

Type: Lodging (Hotel and Motel - 100 - 249 Rooms)
Inspected by: Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID: WKRR-C2AKNZ
Status: Permitted
Phone: (847) 445-9037
Official record: Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	7	29	6
2025	1	4	0
2024	1	4	0
2023	2	4	0

Inspections

Sep 15, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
Aug 25, 2026 Re-inspection · 3 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Sleeping rooms maintained in a clean condition
  
  The floors and walls are not maintained in a clean condition. Rooms 401 and 307 had stains and residue build up on the floors and walls. Bathtubs and toilets were soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean condition. Rooms must be reinspection PRIOR to renting out to guests.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)1.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Equipment and furnishings - maintained clean
  
  The furnishings found in room 401 had large stains.
  
  Correction: All furnishings and equipment and shall be kept clean.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(4)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The mattress pad and bed linens were found stained and soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain all blankets, bedspreads, comforters, mattresses, mattress coverings, pillows and decorative pillows in a clean condition.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
Aug 11, 2026 Follow Up · 3 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Serious Critical Repeat
  Smoke alarms provided
  
  Smoke alarms are not provided within each individually keyed unit.
  
  Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule. Smoke alarm was found in the drawer. Manager plugged in smoke alarm after room is treated and before rented.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
- Serious Critical
  Pest control - failed reinspection of infestation - hire PCO
  
  Upon a reinspection the lodging facility continues to be in noncompliance with a prior order to rid the establishment of pests.
  
  Correction: Hire a licensed pest control operator to remove the cockroaches in building #4.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)1.b.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Pests, vermin, wildlife - present
  
  Active infestation of cockroaches was observed in Rm 410
  
  Correction: Treat room 410 and all adjoining rooms. Continue to treat rooms down the line if active infestatioin is observed.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(2)
Jun 29, 2026 Follow Up · 5 non-critical, 5 repeat
- Serious Critical Repeat
  Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
  
  The smoke alarm in room 403 is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  Soap, hand drying and toilet paper available
  
  No soap provided in room 322.
  
  Correction: Each toilet room shall be provided with soap, hand towels, or other approved means of drying hands, and an adequate supply of toilet paper, upon guest arrival.
  
  Code ATCP 72.17(5)(d)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DSPS plumbing codes
  
  There is a leaky faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Code ATCP 72.16(4)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Sleeping rooms maintained in good repair
  
  In multiple rooms it was observed the floor boards are seperating or popping up causing trip hazards.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the flooring in the identified rooms.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)2.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The queen size linens do not properly cover the queen sized mattresses.
  
  Correction: Replace linens to cover the entire mattress.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
Jun 12, 2026 Follow Up · 6 non-critical, 5 repeat
- Serious Critical Repeat
  Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
  
  The smoke alarm in room 403 is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  Soap, hand drying and toilet paper available
  
  No soap provided in room 322.
  
  Correction: Each toilet room shall be provided with soap, hand towels, or other approved means of drying hands, and an adequate supply of toilet paper, upon guest arrival.
  
  Code ATCP 72.17(5)(d)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DSPS plumbing codes
  
  There is a leaky faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Code ATCP 72.16(4)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Sleeping rooms maintained in good repair
  
  In multiple rooms it was observed the floor boards are seperating or popping up causing trip hazards.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the flooring in the identified rooms.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)2.
- Not serious Non-critical
  Pest control - openable windows screened
  
  Large number of rooms are not provided with a screen.
  
  Correction: All openable windows within in individually keyed units need to have a screen.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)3.b.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The queen size linens do not properly cover the queen sized mattresses.
  
  Correction: Replace linens to cover the entire mattress.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
May 29, 2026 Follow Up · 6 non-critical, 6 repeat
- Serious Critical Repeat
  Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
  
  The smoke alarm in room 403 is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  Soap, hand drying and toilet paper available
  
  No soap provided in room 322.
  
  Correction: Each toilet room shall be provided with soap, hand towels, or other approved means of drying hands, and an adequate supply of toilet paper, upon guest arrival.
  
  Code ATCP 72.17(5)(d)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DSPS plumbing codes
  
  There is a leaky faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Code ATCP 72.16(4)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Sleeping rooms maintained in good repair
  
  In multiple rooms it was observed the floor boards are seperating or popping up causing trip hazards.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the flooring in the identified rooms.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)2.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Pest control - openable windows screened
  
  Large number of rooms are not provided with a screen.
  
  Correction: All openable windows within in individually keyed units need to have a screen.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)3.b.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The queen size linens do not properly cover the queen sized mattresses.
  
  Correction: Replace linens to cover the entire mattress.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
May 1, 2026 Routine · 6 non-critical
- Serious Critical
  Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
  
  The smoke alarm in room 403 is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  Soap, hand drying and toilet paper available
  
  No soap provided in room 322.
  
  Correction: Each toilet room shall be provided with soap, hand towels, or other approved means of drying hands, and an adequate supply of toilet paper, upon guest arrival.
  
  Code ATCP 72.17(5)(d)
- Not serious Non-critical
  DSPS plumbing codes
  
  There is a leaky faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the faucet on the bathtub in room 127.
  
  Code ATCP 72.16(4)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical
  Sleeping rooms maintained in good repair
  
  In multiple rooms it was observed the floor boards are seperating or popping up causing trip hazards.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the flooring in the identified rooms.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)2.
- Not serious Non-critical
  Pest control - openable windows screened
  
  Large number of rooms are not provided with a screen.
  
  Correction: All openable windows within in individually keyed units need to have a screen.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)3.b.
- Not serious Non-critical
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The queen size linens do not properly cover the queen sized mattresses.
  
  Correction: Replace linens to cover the entire mattress.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
May 27, 2025 Routine · 4 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat Corrected on site
  SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
  
  Smoke detectors are not in working order in sleeping rooms #204 and 412. The batteries in the smoke detectors were replaced to working order during inspection.
  
  Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
  
  Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ROOM RATES POSTED
  
  Room rates not posted in sleeping rooms 204 and 207.
  
  Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.
  
  Code SS 97.638 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical
  REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  The interior of the microwaves in the rooms are found to be damaged and rusty.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace specified equipment or furnishings.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  CLEANLINESS OF LINENS - DIRTY
  
  1) The pillow case in room 207 is stained. 2) The comforter in room 324 has a large rip.
  
  Correction: Linens must be changed between different guests and at least once per week. Provide clean linen in identified rooms before new occupancy.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (5)
Jun 3, 2024 Routine · 4 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
  
  Smoke detectors are not in working order in sleeping rooms #230, 302, 314.
  
  Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
  
  Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ROOM RATES POSTED
  
  Room rates not posted in sleeping room #230.
  
  Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.
  
  Code SS 97.638 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  CLEANLINESS OF LINENS - DIRTY
  
  1) The mattress protector in room 230 is stained. The mattress protector was changed during inspection. 2) Mattress protectors are not provided in room 302.
  
  Correction: Linens must be changed between different guests and at least once per week. Provide clean linen in identified rooms before new occupancy.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (5)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  .1) The wall paper is peeling above the shower in room 309. 2) The wall paper is peeling on the North wall in room 301. 3) There is a hole in the bathroom door in room 302.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
Oct 31, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
Jun 14, 2023 Routine · 4 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE
  
  The tile flooring in the bathroom of room 232 is cracked..
  
  Correction: Provide complying furnishings, equipment or utensils.
  
  Code ATCP 72.11 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat Corrected on site
  SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
  
  Smoke detectors are not in working order in room 122, 200, and 311. The smoke detectors were repaired during inspection.
  
  Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
  
  Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ROOM RATES POSTED
  
  Room rates not posted in sleeping room 200, 214, and 414.
  
  Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.
  
  Code SS 97.638 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site
  CLEANLINESS OF LINENS - DIRTY
  
  There were no provided pillows in room 122.
  
  Correction: Linens must be changed between different guests and at least once per week. Provide clean linen in identified rooms before new occupancy.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (5)

Source: Central Racine County Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.