Econo Lodge - Whirlpool

1710 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County

63cited violations

4serious tier

4inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
Inspected by: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
License / ID: PWIN-BRGL6R
Status: Permitted
Phone: (715) 234-4444
Official record: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	42	1
2024	1	20	2
2023	1	1	1

Inspections

Jun 17, 2026 Follow Up · 20 non-critical, 7 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
  
  Filter media is not being inspected annually.
  
  Correction: Inspect the filters annually and clean and replace media as needed.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 5. - FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 42.
  
  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
- 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
  WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL,COMBINED CHLORINE
  
  Chlorine is used in a whirlpool and whirlpool water is not tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test whirlpool water at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical
  WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL, ALKALINITY
  
  Whirlpool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity. .
  
  Correction: Test whirlpool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(c) - ALKALINITY, WHIRL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT-GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGES
  
  The first aid kit is missing a gauze roller bandage.
  
  Correction: Provide a gauze roller bandage for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)3.- GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGES
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT-EYE WASH SOLUTION
  
  The first aid kit is missing eye wash solution.
  
  Correction: Provide eye wash solution for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)5. - EYE WASH SOLUTION
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-SCOOP AND SPATULA
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a scoop and spatula.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide scoop and spatula.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)1 -SCOOP AND SPATULA
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-HAND WIPES
  
  The biohazard kit is missing hand wipes.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide hand wipes.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)2 - HAND WIPES
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-PAPER TOWELING
  
  The biohazard kit is missing paper toweling.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide paper toweling.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)5 - PAPER TOWELS
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-BIOHAZARD DISPOSAL BAG
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a biohazard disposal bag.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide a biohazard disposal bag.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)6 - DISPOSAL BAG
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-TWIST TIE
  
  The biohazard kit is missing twist ties.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide twist ties.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)7 - TWIST TIE
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-STORAGE CONTAINER
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a storage container or case.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide a storage container or case.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)9 - STORAGE CONTAINER
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
  
  The backwash procedure is not 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 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
  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
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  REAGENTS REPLACED
  
  Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Taylor Kit reagents expired.
  
  Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT -RESUSCITATION POCKET MASK
  
  The first aid kit is missing a resuscitation pocket mask.
  
  Correction: Provide a resuscitation pocket mask for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)8.- RESUSCITATION MASK
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT-INSTANT COLD PACKS
  
  The first aid kit is missing instant cold packs.
  
  Correction: Provide instant cold packs for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)9. - INSTANT COLD PACKS
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  EMERGENCY BLANKETS
  
  Two emergency blankets in good condition are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS
Apr 21, 2026 Routine · 1 critical, 21 non-critical, 8 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
  
  The backwash procedure is not 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
  FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
  
  Filter media is not being inspected annually.
  
  Correction: Inspect the filters annually and clean and replace media as needed.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 5. - FILTER MEDIA INSPECTED ANNUALLY
- 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 Corrected on site
  SAFETY DATA SHEET
  
  A safety data sheet was not available for chemicals in pool room.
  
  Correction: Maintain a safety data sheet for each chemical on site. Provided SDS sheets during inspection.
  
  Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
- 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.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)4 - INTERLOCK, LOG KEPT
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 42.
  
  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
- 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 Repeat
  REAGENTS REPLACED
  
  Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Taylor Kit reagents expired.
  
  Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
- Not serious Non-critical
  WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL,COMBINED CHLORINE
  
  Chlorine is used in a whirlpool and whirlpool water is not tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test whirlpool water at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical
  WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL, ALKALINITY
  
  Whirlpool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity. .
  
  Correction: Test whirlpool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(c) - ALKALINITY, WHIRL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT-GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGES
  
  The first aid kit is missing a gauze roller bandage.
  
  Correction: Provide a gauze roller bandage for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)3.- GAUZE ROLLER BANDAGES
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT-EYE WASH SOLUTION
  
  The first aid kit is missing eye wash solution.
  
  Correction: Provide eye wash solution for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)5. - EYE WASH SOLUTION
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT -RESUSCITATION POCKET MASK
  
  The first aid kit is missing a resuscitation pocket mask.
  
  Correction: Provide a resuscitation pocket mask for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)8.- RESUSCITATION MASK
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT-INSTANT COLD PACKS
  
  The first aid kit is missing instant cold packs.
  
  Correction: Provide instant cold packs for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)9. - INSTANT COLD PACKS
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-SCOOP AND SPATULA
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a scoop and spatula.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide scoop and spatula.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)1 -SCOOP AND SPATULA
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-HAND WIPES
  
  The biohazard kit is missing hand wipes.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide hand wipes.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)2 - HAND WIPES
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-PAPER TOWELING
  
  The biohazard kit is missing paper toweling.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide paper toweling.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)5 - PAPER TOWELS
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-BIOHAZARD DISPOSAL BAG
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a biohazard disposal bag.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide a biohazard disposal bag.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)6 - DISPOSAL BAG
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-TWIST TIE
  
  The biohazard kit is missing twist ties.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide twist ties.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)7 - TWIST TIE
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-STORAGE CONTAINER
  
  The biohazard kit is missing a storage container or case.
  
  Correction: For the biohazard kit, provide a storage container or case.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(b)9 - STORAGE CONTAINER
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  EMERGENCY BLANKETS
  
  Two emergency blankets in good condition are not available in the pool area.
  
  Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS
- Serious Critical
  Modification(s) made but no DSPS Approval available for them.
  
  The operator modified a pool and did not submit pool construction plans to DSPS for review and approval. Operator installed an erosion feeder chlorinator to the whirlpool system without DSPS review and approval.
  
  Correction: Have WI-licensed architect or engineer submit pool construction (modification) plans to DSPS and obtain approval from DSPS for the construction of the pool. Or remove erosion feeder chlorinator from system.
  
  Code ATCP 76.04 (2) - PLANS SUBMITTED TO DSPS FOR MODIFICATION, A
Oct 24, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 17 non-critical
- 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
  DOORS
  
  Doors to chemical storage areas not marked to indicate entry is for authorized personnel only.
  
  Correction: Lock doors to chemical storage areas and mark to indicate entry is for authorized personnel only.
  
  Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(i) - DOORS
- 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
  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
- 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
  REAGENTS REPLACED
  
  Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Reagents are bought in bulk containers and transferred to small containers. Small containers are not labeled with re-pour date, lot # and expiration date as recommended by manufacturer.
  
  Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
- Not serious Non-critical
  REAGENTS REPLACED
  
  Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Bottles of reagent that are not refilled with large bottle have expired on 04/2023.
  
  Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
- Not serious Non-critical
  TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  A list of emergency numbers and facility address not attached or posted near telephone.
  
  Correction: Provide a list of emergency numbers and facility address, attached or posted near telephone or other telecommunication technology device.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT -RESUSCITATION POCKET MASK
  
  The first aid kit is missing a resuscitation pocket mask.
  
  Correction: Provide a resuscitation pocket mask for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)8.- RESUSCITATION MASK
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRST AID KIT-INSTANT COLD PACKS
  
  The first aid kit is missing instant cold packs.
  
  Correction: Provide instant cold packs for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)9. - INSTANT COLD PACKS
- Not serious Non-critical
  EMERGENCY BLANKETS
  
  Two emergency blankets in good condition are not 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
  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
- Not serious Non-critical
  OPERATING REPORTS-BREAKPOINT CHLORINATION
  
  The operator did not record the following on the operating report: The dates breakpoint chlorination was completed.
  
  Correction: Record the following on the operating report, dates when breakpoint chlorination was completed.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(1)(c) - BREAKPOINT CHLOR
- Not serious Non-critical
  OPERATING REPORTS-INTERLOCK TESTING
  
  The operator did not record the following on the operating report: Dates of interlock tests, results and comments.
  
  Correction: Record the following on the operating report, dates of interlock tests, results and comments.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(1)(d) - INTERLOCK TEST
- Not serious Non-critical
  OPERATING REPORTS-ANTI-ENTRAPMENT
  
  The operator did not record the following on the operating report: dates of anti-entrapment system testing verification.
  
  Correction: Record the following on the operating report, dates of anti-entrapment system testing verification.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(1)(e) - ANTIENTRAP TEST
- Not serious Non-critical
  OPERATING REPORTS-SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT
  
  The operator did not record the following on the operating report: Date for verification of safety and rescue equipment maintained.
  
  Correction: Record the following on the operating report: Date for verification of safety and rescue equipment maintained.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(1)(g) - SAFETY AND RESCUE EQPT
- Not serious Non-critical
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-CDC FECAL INCIDENTS
  
  The most recent United States centers for disease control and prevention recommendations for fecal accidents or another plan in response to fecal accidents was not permanently maintained on premises:
  
  Correction: Maintain a copy of the most recent United States centers for disease control and prevention recommendations for fecal accidents or another plan in response to fecal accidents that is consistent with the United States centers for disease control and prevention’s fecal accident response recommendations on the premises.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)8. - CDC FECAL RESPONSE GUIDELINES
- Not serious Non-critical
  POOL DECK-INDOOR-DISINFECTED
  
  Indoor pool deck area not disinfected at least weekly with disinfecting agents according to the manufacturer’s directions. Pool deck only disinfected every other week..
  
  Correction: Disinfect indoor pool deck area at least weekly with disinfecting agents according to the manufacturer’s directions. Note: It is recommended to avoid the use of an ammonia-based disinfectant as this can contribute to an increased level of chloramines in the pool water.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(b)2. - INDOOR DECK DISINFECTED
- 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.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13 (1)(c)3. - INTERLOCK MONTHLY TEST
- Serious Critical
  TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
  
  A telephone capable of connecting to emergency services is present, but the phone connects directly to the front desk and needs directions posted directing patrons on how to use the phone.
  
  Correction: Provide a working telephone capable of connecting with emergency services and post directions on how to use phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
Dec 21, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 critical
- Serious Critical
  PH
  
  The pH is 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.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH

Source: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.