Best Western Watertown - Whirlpool

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 4, 2026 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jul 10, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED

     The flowmeter was not functioning at time of inspection.

     Correction: Repair the flowmeter.

     Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED

   • Not serious Non-critical

     SAFETY DATA SHEET

     A safety data sheet was not available for pool chemicals.

     Correction: Maintain a safety data sheet for each chemical on site.

     Code ATCP 76.12 (4)(b)1. - SAFETY DATA SHEETS

3. Jan 7, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     ALKALINITY

     The total alkalinity is OUT.

     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

4. Dec 3, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. May 2, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Apr 12, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     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, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement for the equalizer covers.

     Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.

     Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG

7. Apr 11, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 1 non-critical
   • 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, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement for the equalizer covers.

     Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.

     Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG

   • Serious Critical

     MAXIMUM BROMINE

     The maximum total bromine exceeds 10 ppm.

     Correction: Close the pool until the total bromine residual is in compliance with Table ATCP 76.14 Table A.

     Code ATCP 76.14(5)(g) -MAXIMUM BROMINE

8. Feb 9, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

   No violations cited.

9. Feb 9, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 critical
   • Serious Critical

     MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL

     Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is 3 for Bromine in a Whirlpool.

     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 6.6.

     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

10. Feb 6, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ALKALINITY

      The total alkalinity is 210.

      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

11. Dec 11, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 critical, 2 non-critical, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ALKALINITY

      The total alkalinity is 210.

      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

      ELECTRONIC MONITORING WATER POTENTIAL

      The water potential ("ORP") is 605 mV and water has not been tested manually at the proper frequency.

      Correction: Maintain water potential between 650−900 mV, and manually test the water if the water potential reads below 650 mV or above 900 mV.

      Code ATCP 76.14(6)(a) - OXIDATION POTENTIAL

    • Serious Critical Repeat

      DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED

      There is no drinking fountain provided.

      Correction: Provide a drinking fountain within 300 feet walking distance.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)1. DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED

12. Nov 7, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 critical, 2 non-critical, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

      ALKALINITY

      The total alkalinity is 210.

      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

      ELECTRONIC MONITORING WATER POTENTIAL

      The water potential ("ORP") is 605 mV and water has not been tested manually at the proper frequency.

      Correction: Maintain water potential between 650−900 mV, and manually test the water if the water potential reads below 650 mV or above 900 mV.

      Code ATCP 76.14(6)(a) - OXIDATION POTENTIAL

    • Serious Critical Repeat

      RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR AVAILABLE AND RESPOND

      Responsible supervisor's phone number is not posted by the emergency phone.

      Correction: Have the responsible supervisor respond within 15 minutes when action is needed.

      Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(b) - NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN 15 MINUTES

    • Serious Critical Repeat

      DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED

      There is no drinking fountain provided.

      Correction: Provide a drinking fountain within 300 feet walking distance.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)1. DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED

13. Oct 10, 2023 Pre-inspection · 3 critical, 7 non-critical
    • Not serious Non-critical

      FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED

      The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition.

      Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.

      Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED

    • Not serious Non-critical

      DOORS

      The doors to the pump room are not marked to indicate entry is for authorized personnel only

      Correction: Mark doors.

      Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(i) - DOORS

    • Not serious Non-critical

      ALKALINITY

      The total alkalinity is 210.

      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

      ELECTRONIC MONITORING WATER POTENTIAL

      The water potential ("ORP") is 605 mV and water has not been tested manually at the proper frequency.

      Correction: Maintain water potential between 650−900 mV, and manually test the water if the water potential reads below 650 mV or above 900 mV.

      Code ATCP 76.14(6)(a) - OXIDATION POTENTIAL

    • Not serious Non-critical

      REAGENTS REPLACED

      Alkalinity and calcium hardness reagents are 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, ALKALINITY

      Whirlpool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.

      Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.

      Code ATCP 76.18(2)(c) - ALKALINITY, WHIRL, EX, THERAPY

    • 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

      RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR AVAILABLE AND RESPOND

      Responsible supervisor's phone number is not posted by the emergency phone.

      Correction: Have the responsible supervisor respond within 15 minutes when action is needed.

      Code ATCP 76.21 (1)(b) - NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN 15 MINUTES

    • Serious Critical

      TELEPHONE-LOCATION

      The telephone or other approved communication technology is not within 25 feet of pool area. A telephone that can dial 911 is not available within 25 feet of the pool area.

      Correction: Provide a telephone or other telecommunication technology device that is within 25 feet of pool area.

      Code ATCP 76.26(2)(c) - TELEPHONE, LOCATION

    • Serious Critical

      DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED

      There is no drinking fountain provided.

      Correction: Provide a drinking fountain within 300 feet walking distance.

      Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)1. DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED