American Motel
9335 S 27 ST, Franklin, WI 53132 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Lodging (Hotel and Motel - 5 - 30 Rooms)
- Inspected by
- City of Franklin Health Department
- License / ID
- ACRY-CJ3M4M
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 761-2324
- Official record
- City of Franklin Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 31, 2026 Routine · 10 non-critical
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
Smoke alarms provided
Smoke alarms are not provided within each individually keyed unit. Missing battery in room #8 Operator replaced the battery during inspection
Correction: Provide smoke alarms within each individually keyed unit at the locations specified in rule.
Code ATCP 72.18(11)(a)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Guard spacing <= 6"
The space between guards is more than 6 inches.
Correction: Modify the space between guards to be equal to or less than 6 inches.
Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)3.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Building evacuation diagram (hotel, motel, condo) - posted
The building evacuation diagrams in the rooms on the second story are not conspicuously posted.
Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each individually keyed unit.
Code ATCP 72.18(6)(a)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Sleeping rooms maintained in a clean condition
The carpet is not maintained in a clean condition and is noted with excessive staining.
Correction: Maintain all sleeping rooms in a clean condition.
Code ATCP 72.19(1)(a)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Pest control - openable windows screened
The windows in room #11, #20, and #23 are not screened or are in need of screen repair due to holes.
Correction: All openable windows within in individually keyed units need to have a screen.
Code ATCP 72.19(2)(a)3.b.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Equipment and furnishings - good repair
The tub in room #1 is noted with a patch on the bottom of the tub and is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
Code ATCP 72.20(3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
Equipment and furnishings - good repair
The microwave in room #3 is not maintained in good repair and is noted excessively rusty. Operator removed the microwave during inspection
Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
Code ATCP 72.20(3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Equipment and furnishings - good repair
The curtains in room #18 is not maintained in good repair and noted with holes and tears
Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
Code ATCP 72.20(3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Equipment and furnishings - good repair
The night stand in room #8 is not maintained in good repair with missing trim pieces.
Correction: Maintain all furnishings, equipment, and utensils in good repair.
Code ATCP 72.20(3)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Bed coverings, pillows, mattresses - maintained clean
The mattress cover in room #8 is noted soiled.
Correction: Maintain all blankets, bedspreads, comforters, mattresses, mattress coverings, pillows and decorative pillows in a clean condition.
Code ATCP 72.20(8)(b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Garbage containers - covered dumpsters
The dumpster is not covered when not in use.
Correction: Provide a tight fitting lid, door, or cover that is kept closed when the dumpster is not in use.
Code ATCP 72.23(2)(b)1.
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Not serious
Non-critical
Register - phone number, address, or email
The register does not include the registered guest’s contact information including phone number, mailing address or email.
Correction: Include the registered guest’s contact information including phone number, mailing address or email.
Code ATCP 72.24(1)(b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Register - number of guests
The register does not include the number of guests in the party.
Correction: Include the number of guests in the party.
Code ATCP 72.24(1)(d)
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
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Apr 8, 2025 Routine · 4 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT
Smoke detectors are absent or not in working order in room #1. Operator readjusted battery during inspection and was working appropriately
Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.
Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)
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Not serious
Non-critical
REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
Microwave in room #20 is noted rusty.
Correction: Repair or replace specified equipment or furnishings.
Code [A] ATCP 72.11 (6)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
Chairs in room #20 were noted is soiled with stains and holes. Removed from room during inspection
Correction: Maintain equipment and furnishings in a clean condition.
Code [B] ATCP 72.11 (6)
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Not serious
Non-critical
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Room #17 and #1 have foul smells and are in need of airing out or further cleaning.
Correction: Maintained establishment in a manner conducive to the health, comfort and safety of its guests.
Code [C] ATCP 72.15 (1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
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Nov 15, 2023 Routine · 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
REGISTRATION
No register provided or existing register is incomplete.
Correction: Provide a register and require all guests to register their true names and addresses before being assigned sleeping quarters. The register shall be kept intact and available for inspection by the regulatory authority for at least one year.
Code ATCP 72.16
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Not serious
Non-critical
SHEET SIZE AND FOLD-BACK
Foldback over the blanket/bedspread 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)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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.