Hampton Inn Cedar Rapids Pool Inspection Report

Swimming Pool / Spa
Inspection Report

Linn County Public Health
1020 - 6th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 892-6000 Fax: (319) 892-6099
E-mail: health@linncountyiowa.gov

Facility Name: Hampton Inn Cedar Rapids

Address:	3265 6th St SW
	Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Person Contacted: Unknown
Title: N/A
Registration No: SP57-069-100
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name:	Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No:	SP57-069-100
Area (Sq. ft.):	438
Volume (Gallons):	11900
Filter Type:	Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free):	1.6
ORP:	7.22/798/82.7
Pool: 1-8ppm, ORP 700-880 mV If less than 0.6ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure Spa: 2-8 ppm ORP 700-880 mV If less than 1.0ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure
Chlorine (Total):	2.2
Chlorine (Combined):	0.6
Bromine:	NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm

Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid:	NA
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH:	7.0
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity:	30
Calcium Hardness:	250
Temperature (F):	82.2
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant:	Sodium Hypo
Disinfection make and model:	Concept Plus
Drain Cover make and model:	Aquastar 10" Round
Drain Cover exp. date:	4/18/2027
CPO:
CPO exp. date:

Smoke Free Air Act
1. Facility in compliance with smoking ban?
Yes	No
( If no, complete complaint form )

Notes: Routine inspection.

GM will be taking the July 29th Ames CPO class.

pH is on the low end of the acceptable range, please keep an eye on this.

Please email a letter of correction stating how the violations listed below have been and/or will be corrected to Emily.Forde@linncountyiowa.gov within 30 days of this inspection.

#	Section		Reference	Ref. Page
1)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(2)e	8
1)	Management/Personnel	Spa:	15.51(2)e	11 and 12
	Item: The disinfectant and pH in the pool water shall be manually tested and documented each day within one-half hour of the pool opening and at least one other time throughout the day. Chlorine shall be between 1.0 & 8.0 and pH shall be between 7.0 & 7.8. If either of these levels are out of range, the pool shall be closed.
	Comment: Please ensure water is being tested every 4 hours, with the first test and one subsequent test being manual. Alkalinity must be tested weekly. Calcium hardness must be tested monthly.

2)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(6)b	23
	Item: "Pool Rules" signage incorrectly posted. Rules sign shall include No diving in shallow end, No horseplay, and No running on deck. Post conspicuously at a minimum of 2 locations within the swimming pool enclosure.
	Comment: Please add 1 additional pool rules sign to the pool enclosure.

3)	Filtration/Recirculation	Pool:	15.4(1)b(4)	8
3)	Filtration/Recirculation	Spa:	15.51(1)e	9
	Item: Skimmer shall have an easily removable basket/screen upstream from any valve and have a Self-adjusting weir in place
	Comment: Please replace shallow end skimmer weir and ensure baskets are being emptied weekly.

4)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)f(4)	17
	Item: A first-aid kit shall be equipped with: band-aids, sterile 4x4 bandage compress, self-adhering gauze bandage, disposable gloves, and a chemical cold press.
	Comment: Please add a chemical cold press.

5)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)b(2)	13
	Item: Pool ladders, ramps, handrails, and grab rails shall be securely anchored.
	Comment: Left ladder rail for shallow end steps is loose. Please secure.

6)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(6)k	25
6)	Safety	Spa:	15.51(5)i	18
	Item: Each member of staff shall sign off that they have reviewed SDS sheets along with the Emergency Action Plan annually.
	Comment: Repeat violation.

7)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)a(5)	14
7)	Safety	Spa:	15.51(4)a(5)	13
	Item: A chemical hazard warning sign shall be placed at the entrance of a room where chemicals are used or stored or where bulk containers are located.

8)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)m(2)	17
	Item: Fully submerged lighting in a pool or spa shall be in working order.
	Comment: Submerged light closest to the deep end is not working. Please fix or disconnect.

9)	Administration	Pool:	15.9(1)	42
9)	Administration	Spa:	15.9(1)	42
	Item: The swimming pool or spa is currently registered
	Comment: Will email renewal instructions.

	Name		Date
Inspector:		Inspection:

Report Received By:		Received:
Reviewed By:		Reviewed:

These items must be corrected as soon as possible in order to comply with the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pool and Spa Rules. A letter regarding the actions which will be taken in order to correct all deficiencies must be submitted within 30 days to this office. If for any reason you take issue with any of the items cited regarding swimming pool rules, a variance can be requested by following the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pools manual, amended July 8th, 2009, page 57, section 641-15.7 (135I). Variance requests regarding spa rules must be made in compliance with the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Spa manual, revised July 8th, 2009, page 32, section 641-15.7 (135I).