Embassy Motel

8253 S 27TH ST, Franklin, WI 53132 · Milwaukee County

54cited violations

4serious tier

5inspections

Establishment

Type: Lodging (Hotel and Motel - 31 - 99 Rooms)
Inspected by: City of Franklin Health Department
License / ID: ACRY-CFMKCV
Status: Permitted
Phone: (414) 476-1234
Official record: City of Franklin Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	22	4
2025	2	18	0
2023	1	14	0

Inspections

May 22, 2026 Follow Up · 7 non-critical, 7 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  Building evacuation diagram (hotel, motel, condo) - posted
  
  The building evacuation diagram in rooms are not conspicuously posted.
  
  Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each individually keyed unit.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(6)(a)1.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Exterior of building maintained
  
  The stairway has steps that are very uneven and falling apart. Stairway on other side of motel is not maintained in good repair, as the landing/ceiling part of the stairway is noted to have much corrosion and pieces falling off.
  
  Correction: Maintain the exterior of the building in good repair. Repair/replace stairs according to code requirements.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(c)1.
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Pest control - openable windows screened
  
  The windows in multiple rooms are missing screens or screens have holes.
  
  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
  Equipment and furnishings - good repair
  
  The bathroom vanities are is not maintained in good repair, as they are loose. Toilet seat is in poor condition. Headboard is off the wall.
  
  Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(3)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Equipment and furnishings - good repair
  
  The microwave is not maintained in good repair and is noted to be rusty and dirty.
  
  Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair. Replace microwave.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(3)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Ice bucket with liner sanitization
  
  An ice bucket is not provided with a single-use disposable liner and is not wash, rinsed, and sanitized in an approved manner.
  
  Correction: Provide a single-use disposable liner or wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice bucket in an approved manner.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(6)(f)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The mattress protector is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain all blankets, bedspreads, comforters, mattresses, mattress coverings, pillows and decorative pillows in a clean condition.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  Register - 3-year retention
  
  The register is not retained for at least 3 years.
  
  Correction: Retain the register for at least 3 years.
  
  Code ATCP 72.24(2)
May 12, 2026 Routine · 13 non-critical
- Serious Critical
  General health and safety standard
  
  Oulet under sink countertop near the air conditioner is black from an electrical problem.
  
  Correction: Have electrical system and outlet inspected to determine cause. Do not use outlet until cause is known and outlet is replaced.
  
  Code ATCP 72.15
- Serious Critical
  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.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
- Serious Critical
  Smoke alarm maintained - working order; expiration
  
  The smoke alarm is not maintained in working order and is expired.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the smoke alarm within 5 calendar days.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(e)
- Serious Critical
  Carbon monoxide alarms provided
  
  A carbon monoxide alarm is not provided in the laundry room.
  
  Correction: Provide carbon monoxide alarms at the locations specified in rule.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(12)(a)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  Smoke alarm installed in each sleeping room
  
  A smoke alarm is not within each sleeping room.
  
  Correction: Provide a smoke alarm within each sleeping room.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(11)(b)3.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  Carbon monoxide alarm installation - FBA outside IKU
  
  A carbon monoxide alarm is not in the laundry room.
  
  Correction: Provide carbon monoxide alarm on the ceiling of the laundry room containing the gas dryer, or outside of each separate sleeping area within the individually keyed units.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(12)(c)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  Building evacuation diagram (hotel, motel, condo) - posted
  
  The building evacuation diagram in rooms are not conspicuously posted.
  
  Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each individually keyed unit.
  
  Code ATCP 72.18(6)(a)1.
- Not serious Non-critical
  Exterior of building maintained
  
  The stairway has steps that are very uneven and falling apart. Stairway on other side of motel is not maintained in good repair, as the landing/ceiling part of the stairway is noted to have much corrosion and pieces falling off.
  
  Correction: Maintain the exterior of the building in good repair. Repair/replace stairs according to code requirements.
  
  Code ATCP 72.19(1)(c)1.
- Not serious Non-critical
  Pest control - openable windows screened
  
  The windows in multiple rooms are missing screens or screens have holes.
  
  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
  Equipment and furnishings - good repair
  
  The bathroom vanities are is not maintained in good repair, as they are loose. Toilet seat is in poor condition. Headboard is off the wall.
  
  Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(3)
- Not serious Non-critical
  Equipment and furnishings - good repair
  
  The microwave is not maintained in good repair and is noted to be rusty and dirty.
  
  Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair. Replace microwave.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(3)
- Not serious Non-critical
  Ice bucket with liner sanitization
  
  An ice bucket is not provided with a single-use disposable liner and is not wash, rinsed, and sanitized in an approved manner.
  
  Correction: Provide a single-use disposable liner or wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice bucket in an approved manner.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(6)(f)
- Not serious Non-critical
  Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
  
  The mattress protector is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain all blankets, bedspreads, comforters, mattresses, mattress coverings, pillows and decorative pillows in a clean condition.
  
  Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
- Not serious Non-critical
  Register - 3-year retention
  
  The register is not retained for at least 3 years.
  
  Correction: Retain the register for at least 3 years.
  
  Code ATCP 72.24(2)
Mar 14, 2025 Follow Up · 6 non-critical, 6 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Interior of freezer in Rm #14 is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Area around bathroom sink in Rm #2 is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Light over the sink in Room #2 does not work.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Baseboard in room #2 are missing and are not maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  GENERAL MAINTENANCE
  
  Stairs on west end of newer building are not maintained or in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
  
  Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
  
  Foldback over the blanket was insufficient.
  
  Correction: Provide sheets that completely cover the bed and provide required foldback. Foldback must be at least 12 inches.
  
  Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ICE-HANDLING EQUIPMENT STORAGE
  
  Ice scoop or tongs incorrectly stored in ice bin or on unsanitized surface and clean interior of ice machine.
  
  Correction: Store scoop/tongs with handle up and out of ice in an accessible corner of the machine, in a clean pail or in a clean scoop holder near the machine.
  
  Code [E] ATCP 72.12 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VENTILATION - MAINTAINED
  
  Ventilation systems were inoperative in Room #15
  
  Correction: Repair ventilation system to working order.
  
  Code [T] ATCP 72.14 (1)
Mar 10, 2025 Routine · 7 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
  
  Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in room #15.
  
  Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
  
  Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
- Not serious Non-critical
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Shower curtain in Room #2 and #15 are soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Interior of freezer in Rm #14 is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Area around bathroom sink in Rm #2 is soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Light over the sink in Room #2 does not work.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Baseboard in room #2 are missing and are not maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical
  GENERAL MAINTENANCE
  
  Stairs on west end of newer building are not maintained or in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
  
  Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
  
  Foldback over the blanket was insufficient.
  
  Correction: Provide sheets that completely cover the bed and provide required foldback. Foldback must be at least 12 inches.
  
  Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ICE-HANDLING EQUIPMENT STORAGE
  
  Ice scoop or tongs incorrectly stored in ice bin or on unsanitized surface and clean interior of ice machine.
  
  Correction: Store scoop/tongs with handle up and out of ice in an accessible corner of the machine, in a clean pail or in a clean scoop holder near the machine.
  
  Code [E] ATCP 72.12 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical
  VENTILATION - MAINTAINED
  
  Ventilation systems were inoperative in Room #15
  
  Correction: Repair ventilation system to working order.
  
  Code [T] ATCP 72.14 (1)
Oct 10, 2023 Routine · 13 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
  
  Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in Rm #44.
  
  Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
  
  Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOM RATES POSTED
  
  Room rates not posted in sleeping rooms.
  
  Correction: Provide room rate information in each room.
  
  Code SS 97.638 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical
  REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Freezer section of refrigerator in room #41 was found with excessive ice buildup and in need of repair/defrosting.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace specified equipment or furnishings.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOMS IN A CLEAN CONDITION
  
  Area under the bed in Room #36 is not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical
  CLEANLINESS OF LINENS - DIRTY
  
  Replace beadspread in room #24.
  
  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
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Chair in room 28 is soiled. Replace all chairs that are not in good condition or have holes/tears.
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
  
  Bed skirt in room #44 is noted soiled and is in need of replacement
  
  Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  ROOMS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Door frame in room #28 is not maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in good repair.
  
  Code [B] ATCP 72.15 (2)
- Not serious Non-critical
  GENERAL MAINTENANCE
  
  Air conditioner in Room #28 is not installed properly or maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
  
  Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical
  SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
  
  Foldback over the blanket was insufficient.
  
  Correction: Provide sheets that completely cover the bed and provide required foldback. Foldback must be at least 12 inches.
  
  Code [E] ATCP 72.11 (5)
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRE ESCAPES – GOOD REPAIR
  
  Fire escape (stairway) in poor repair or improperly constructed.
  
  Correction: Repair or replace the fire escape. Referral made to the department of safety and professional services for follow-up. Provide documentation to the department that the fire escape is designed and installed to DSPS requirements.
  
  Code [G] ATCP 72.14 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical
  MATTRESS & PAD DIRTY OR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  Pad or mattress found dirty and in poor condition
  
  Correction: Clean, repair, or replace the mattress or mattress pad.
  
  Code [I] ATCP 72.11 (5)
- Not serious Non-critical
  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - MAINTAINED
  
  Extinguishers service tags are dated Sept 2022 and must be serviced.
  
  Correction: Replace or have professionally refilled and pressure tested. Annual pressure testing required with record maintained.
  
  Code [M] ATCP 72.14 (1)
- Not serious Non-critical
  VENTILATION - MAINTAINED
  
  Ventilation systems were inoperative in room #28.
  
  Correction: Repair ventilation system to working order.
  
  Code [T] ATCP 72.14 (1)

Source: City of Franklin Health Department. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.