Homewood Suites Madison West

479 COMMERCE DR, Madison, WI 53719 · Dane County

44cited violations

0serious tier

15inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Swimming Pool)
Inspected by: Public Health Madison & Dane County
License / ID: 74215-84168
Official record: Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations
2026	2	22
2025	2	8
2024	1	8
2023	1	3
2022	1	3
2020	1	0
2018	1	0
2017	2	0
2015	1	0
2014	1	0
2013	1	0
2012	1	0

Inspections

Apr 28, 2026 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken: Operator adjusted skimmers Corrected on site
  04a - SKIMMER FUNCTION (Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  The skimmers are not adequately removing surface debris. The floatable skimmers are upside-down.
  
  Correction: Readjust the skimmers to maintain vigorous skimming action through all skimmers.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
- Not serious Action taken:
  11b - CHEMICAL - STORAGE (P)(Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  A list of emergency telephone numbers is not posted in the chemical storage area or readily accessible.
  
  Correction: Post list of emergency telephone numbers in the chemical storage area in accordance with ATCP 76.12(2).
  
  Code ATCP 76.12(2)
- Not serious Action taken:
  13d - INTERLOCK DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND DOCUMENTS (P) - Not Corrected
  
  Operator cannot provide documentation of monthly interlock system testing per requirements in ATCP 76.13(1)(c).
  
  Correction: Operator must be able to provide monthly documentation of interlock system testing.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13(1)(c)
- Not serious Action taken:
  16d - COMBINED CHLORINE (Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  The operator does not have a combined chlorine plan.
  
  Correction: Provide a plan with all components required under ATCP 76.14(5)(e)
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)
- Not serious Action taken: Repeat
  20e - WATER TESTING FREQUENCY - WITH ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE (Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  The water testing frequency for free chlorine and pH is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(3). It is not being tested at least once per day.
  
  Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(3).
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(3)
- Not serious Action taken:
  21d - READABLE CHART - Not Corrected
  
  There is no readable chart that describes the piping, valves, and direction of water flow.
  
  Correction: Labels, tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26r - FIRST AID KIT - SUPPLIES MISSING (Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  Roller bandage and elastic bandage are missing from the first aid kit.
  
  Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1)(b) in the first aid kit. 1. Gauze pads. 2. Adhesive bandages. 3. Gauze roller bandage. 4. Adhesive tape. 5. Eye wash. 6. Elastic bandage. 7. Disposable surgical gloves. 8. Resuscitation pocket face mask. 9. Instant cold packs.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26s - BLANKETS MISSING (Pf) - Not Corrected
  
  2 conventional or emergency blankets are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide 2 conventional or emergency blankets in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(3)
- Not serious Action taken:
  27c - SIGNAGE - SMALL LETTERS - Not Corrected
  
  The letters on the pool rules signage are less than one inch in height for the rule that requires supervision of children.
  
  Correction: Provide an approved sign. The letters for the rules listed in code shall be at least 1 inch in height.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN (P) - Not Corrected
  
  The drinking fountain is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair the drinking fountain.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
- Not serious Action taken:
  32d - CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (P) - Not Corrected
  
  There is no carbon monoxide in the indoor pool area where there is a fuel burning appliance in the adjacent pump room.
  
  Correction: Install functioning carbon monoxide alarms as applicable.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)
Apr 16, 2026 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken: Operator adjusted skimmers Corrected on site
  04a - SKIMMER FUNCTION (Pf)
  
  The skimmers are not adequately removing surface debris. The floatable skimmers are upside-down.
  
  Correction: Readjust the skimmers to maintain vigorous skimming action through all skimmers.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
- Not serious Action taken:
  11b - CHEMICAL - STORAGE (P)(Pf)
  
  A list of emergency telephone numbers is not posted in the chemical storage area or readily accessible.
  
  Correction: Post list of emergency telephone numbers in the chemical storage area in accordance with ATCP 76.12(2).
  
  Code ATCP 76.12(2)
- Not serious Action taken:
  13d - INTERLOCK DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND DOCUMENTS (P)
  
  Operator cannot provide documentation of monthly interlock system testing per requirements in ATCP 76.13(1)(c).
  
  Correction: Operator must be able to provide monthly documentation of interlock system testing.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13(1)(c)
- Not serious Action taken:
  16d - COMBINED CHLORINE (Pf)
  
  The operator does not have a combined chlorine plan.
  
  Correction: Provide a plan with all components required under ATCP 76.14(5)(e)
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)
- Not serious Action taken: Repeat
  20e - WATER TESTING FREQUENCY - WITH ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE (Pf)
  
  The water testing frequency for free chlorine and pH is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(3). It is not being tested at least once per day.
  
  Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(3).
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(3)
- Not serious Action taken:
  21d - READABLE CHART
  
  There is no readable chart that describes the piping, valves, and direction of water flow.
  
  Correction: Labels, tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26r - FIRST AID KIT - SUPPLIES MISSING (Pf)
  
  Roller bandage and elastic bandage are missing from the first aid kit.
  
  Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1)(b) in the first aid kit. 1. Gauze pads. 2. Adhesive bandages. 3. Gauze roller bandage. 4. Adhesive tape. 5. Eye wash. 6. Elastic bandage. 7. Disposable surgical gloves. 8. Resuscitation pocket face mask. 9. Instant cold packs.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26s - BLANKETS MISSING (Pf)
  
  2 conventional or emergency blankets are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide 2 conventional or emergency blankets in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(3)
- Not serious Action taken:
  27c - SIGNAGE - SMALL LETTERS
  
  The letters on the pool rules signage are less than one inch in height for the rule that requires supervision of children.
  
  Correction: Provide an approved sign. The letters for the rules listed in code shall be at least 1 inch in height.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN (P)
  
  The drinking fountain is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair the drinking fountain.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
- Not serious Action taken:
  32d - CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (P)
  
  There is no carbon monoxide in the indoor pool area where there is a fuel burning appliance in the adjacent pump room.
  
  Correction: Install functioning carbon monoxide alarms as applicable.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)
Jan 21, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Jan 8, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken: Operator cleaned basket wh Corrected on site
  04b - SKIMMERS/GUTTERS CLEANED
  
  Skimmer basket located between pool and whirlpool had multiple plastic scraps and debris in basket.
  
  Correction: Maintain in a clean condition.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b)
- Not serious Action taken:
  11e - SDS AVAILABILITY
  
  Safety data sheets are not available for taylor test kit and deck disinfectant chemicals used in the facility.
  
  Correction: Provide safety data sheets for all chemicals used in the facility.
  
  Code ATCP 76.12(4)(b)
- Not serious Action taken: Operator will discuss with
  20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS
  
  The water testing frequency for pH, water temperature, free chlorine and ORP is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(1). Operator has logs of these for a majority of the time but there are some small gaps throughout previous months where testing was not performed/recorded.
  
  Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1).
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  21b - BACKFLOW - HOSE BIBBS
  
  The hose bibb by the water fountain is not protected against backsiphonage.
  
  Correction: Install a hose bibb atmospheric vacuum breaker that meets the ASSE 1011 standard on the hose bibb.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(d)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26q - FIRST AID KIT - SUPPLIES MISSING
  
  Gauze pads, adhesive tape and pocket face mask are missing from the first aid kit.
  
  Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1) in the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26r - BLANKETS MISSING
  
  2 durable blankets are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide 2 durable blankets in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN
  
  The drinking fountain is not functional due to handle being missing to allow flow.
  
  Correction: Repair/clean the drinking fountain.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
- Not serious Other
  34e - VGBA COVERS
  
  Documentation is not up to date for VGBA main drain and/or equalizer covers showing make/model, installation, and replacement date.
  
  Correction: Maintain documentation of VGBA covers for main drain and equalizers on site and available for review during inspection. Replace covers when lifespan is up.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b)
Apr 4, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken: PIC closed the pool (asked Corrected on site
  14a - CHLORINE TOO LOW
  
  The chlorine residual was 0.6ppm at the time of the inspection.
  
  Correction: Close the pool and raise the chlorine residual.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(4)(a)
- Not serious Action taken: ORP device is not displayi
  20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS
  
  The water testing frequency for chlorine, pH, combined chlorine is not in compliance. There are several days where the basin was not tested in February.
  
  Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1).
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)
- Not serious Action taken: Employees made temporary s Repeat Corrected on site
  26o - EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The facility's location is not posted near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Post the facilities address near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26q - FIRST AID KIT - SUPPLIES MISSING
  
  Several items are missing from the first aid kit.
  
  Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1) in the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26r - BLANKETS MISSING
  
  2 durable blankets are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide 2 durable blankets in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26s - BIOHAZARD SAFETY KIT
  
  No biohazard safety kit is located on the premises.
  
  Correction: Provide a biohazard safety kit at the first aid station.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)
- Not serious Action taken: Two employees immediately Corrected on site
  34c - DOOR/GATE
  
  The door to the pool enclosure from the outside is not self-closing. The door does not completely close.
  
  Correction: Repair the door immediately so that it is self-closing, self-latching, and is lockable.
  
  Code ATCP 76.34(4)
- Not serious Other
  34e - VGBA COVERS
  
  The two equalizers in the pool basin expired in January according to VGBA log onsite.
  
  Correction: Maintain documentation of VGBA covers for main drain and equalizers on site and available for review during inspection. Replace covers when lifespan is up.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b)
Jan 31, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken:
  09a - FLOW METER
  
  The flow meter is not functional.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the flowmeter so an accurate rate of flow can be recorded.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26o - EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The emergency numbers and/or the facility's location are not posted near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Post the emergency numbers near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26p - FIRST AID KIT - AVAILABLE
  
  A first aid kit is not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide a first aid kit in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)
Mar 16, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
- Not serious Action taken:
  16d - COMBINED CHLORINE
  
  The combined chlorine is 1ppm.
  
  Correction: Treat the pool with breakpoint chlorination using a chlorine product or a nonchlorinated oxidizer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(4)(e)
- Not serious Action taken:
  26o - EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The emergency numbers and/or the facility's location are not posted near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Post the emergency numbers near the designated emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)
- Not serious Action taken: The exit door is fixed by Corrected on site
  34c - DOOR/GATE
  
  The exit door to patio to the pool enclosure is not lockable.
  
  Correction: Repair the door immediately so that it is self-closing, self-latching, and is lockable.
  
  Code ATCP 76.34(4)
Mar 12, 2020 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Dec 18, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Dec 18, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Feb 2, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Jul 14, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Aug 4, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Sep 24, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.
Oct 23, 2012 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

No violations cited.

Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.