Best Western Inn

2835 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County

40cited violations

7serious tier

3inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
Inspected by: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
License / ID: PGAN-DF6PZG
Status: Permitted
Phone: (847) 345-6518
Official record: Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	1
2025	2	36	6

Inspections

Apr 8, 2026 Routine · 1 critical, 3 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled adequately.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- 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
  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
- Serious Critical
  TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
  
  A telephone is located in the pool room but it does not dial out to emergency services because it dials the front desk.
  
  Correction: Provide signage that states the phone dials front desk directly or provide a working telephone capable of connecting with emergency services.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
Nov 10, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 critical, 14 non-critical, 15 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SPARE STRAINER BASKET OR SCREEN AVAILABLE
  
  Spare strainer basket not available for the pump.
  
  Correction: Provide a spare strainer for the pump.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 2. - SPARE STRAINER OR SCREEN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition. Flowmeter is not currently working.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled adequately.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
  
  The backwash procedure is not conspicuously posted on an easily read chart in the filter area.
  
  Correction: Post the backwash procedure on an easily read chart.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 4. - PROCEDURE POSTED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  LABEL, CONSPICUOUS
  
  Chemical container is not conspicuously labeled with the label matching the product in the container. Label on container is for a different chemical than what is stored in the container.
  
  Correction: Provide a conspicuous, easily visible and read label on the chemical container.
  
  Code ATCP 76.12 (1)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DOORS
  
  Doors to chemical storage areas not locked and 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 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
  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
  WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL,COMBINED CHLORINE
  
  Chlorine is used in a whirlpool and whirlpool water is not tested at least daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The facility address is not posted near the emergency 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 Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT-ADHESIVE TAPE
  
  The first aid kit is missing adhesive tape.
  
  Correction: Provide adhesive tape for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)4. - ADHESIVE TAPE
- 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
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  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
- Serious Critical Repeat
  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
Apr 1, 2025 Pre-inspection · 5 critical, 16 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  SPARE STRAINER BASKET OR SCREEN AVAILABLE
  
  Spare strainer basket not available for the pump.
  
  Correction: Provide a spare strainer for the pump.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 2. - SPARE STRAINER OR SCREEN
- Not serious Non-critical
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition. Flowmeter is not currently working.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
- Not serious Non-critical
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled adequately.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- Not serious Non-critical
  BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
  
  The backwash procedure is not conspicuously posted on an easily read chart in the filter area.
  
  Correction: Post the backwash procedure on an easily read chart.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 4. - PROCEDURE POSTED
- Not serious Non-critical
  LABEL, CONSPICUOUS
  
  Chemical container is not conspicuously labeled with the label matching the product in the container. Label on container is for a different chemical than what is stored in the container.
  
  Correction: Provide a conspicuous, easily visible and read label on the chemical container.
  
  Code ATCP 76.12 (1)(a)
- Not serious Non-critical
  DOORS
  
  Doors to chemical storage areas not locked and 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
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 0 ppm.
  
  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
  TEST KIT APPROVED
  
  Facility is using a Taylor Kit that is no longer providing accurate test results.
  
  Correction: Replace with a Department approved test kit that is accurate for daily whirlpool testing.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (1) - DEPARTMENT-APPROVED
- 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 daily for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY
- Not serious Non-critical
  TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The facility address is not posted near the emergency 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-ADHESIVE TAPE
  
  The first aid kit is missing adhesive tape.
  
  Correction: Provide adhesive tape for the first aid kit.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b)4. - ADHESIVE TAPE
- 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
- 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
  MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
  
  Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is .30 for Chlorine.
  
  Correction: Close the pool until disinfectant level is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(a) - MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
- Serious Critical
  PH
  
  The pH is 8.4.
  
  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
- Serious Critical
  RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR SANITATION AND TESTING
  
  Responsible supervisor is not ensuring that sanitation and testing is performed. Responsible supervisor is unable to demonstrate adequate knowledge of daily pool chemistry testing requirements.
  
  Correction: Have the responsible supervisor ensure that sanitation and testing duties are performed. Demonstrate that the responsible supervisor can adequately perform daily chemistry testing.
  
  Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(c)4. - SANITAITON AND TESTING
- 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

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.