Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.
Facility Details
Program Pool
Facility Name Hampton Inn and Suites
Business Name Hampton Inn and Suites Pool
Address 4150 E Kentucky Ave
Denver, CO 80246-2006
Phone 303-692-1800

Inspection Details
11/15/2021 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/15/2021 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine level in the pool was .2 ppm. The pH in the pool was above 8.0. The pH in the spa was below 7.2.
03/26/2021 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine in the spa was less than .4 ppm.
01b - Critical
Water Quality: Water Testing Equipment
Inspector Comments: Several expired pool testing reagents were present in the mechanical room.
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The saturation index for the spa was +.7.
09a - Non-Critical
Deck Areas: Deck Areas
Inspector Comments: The pool and spa both had only one skimmer each. Weir gates were not provided on the pool and spa skimmers.
11a - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Recirculation System, Piping, and Maindrains
Inspector Comments: The line from the pool suction to the circulation pump was not color coded yellow. A flow meter was not provided for the pool. A schematic diagram of both piping systems was not posted in the mechanical room.
14c - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: Chemical Records Maintained
Inspector Comments: Pool free chlorine and pH were not recorded 3 times daily on all days. Spa free chlorine and pH were not recorded once every two hours on all days.
14d - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: CPO or Approved Certification
Inspector Comments: A Certified Pool Operator was not provided on staff.
12/07/2020 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The alkalinity in the pool was 200 ppm. The calcium hardness was over 600 ppm.
08/05/2020 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/04/2020 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine in the pool was .2 ppm.
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The calcium hardness level in the pool was above 600 ppm.
12/05/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/05/2019 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine in both the pool and spa was below .4 ppm.
04/25/2019 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine in the spa was .2 ppm.
01b - Critical
Water Quality: Water Testing Equipment
Inspector Comments: One DPD 3 testing reagent and one calcium hardness reagent were expired in the pool test kit.
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The alkalinity in the pool was 50 ppm.
09a - Non-Critical
Deck Areas: Deck Areas
Inspector Comments: Only one skimmer was provided for the pool and spa. Weir gates were not provided on the pool and spa skimmers. Two adjustable inlet covers were missing on the spa inlets. Five feet of deck space was not provided around the spa.
10a - Non-Critical
Chemicals: Storage and Handling of Chemicals
Inspector Comments: Muriatic acid was stored next to the heater in the mechanical room.
11a - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Recirculation System, Piping, and Maindrains
Inspector Comments: A schematic drawing of the pool and spa piping systems was not posted in the mechanical room. The flow meters for the pool and spa circulation systems were not operational. The flow meter for the pool was improperly located (locate flow meters on the return line, ideally on an 8 foot section of pipe, and prior to any chemical injections).The raw water line from the pool suction to the pump was not color coded yellow, and did not have flow arrows provided. Vacuum gauges were not provided on the suction lines prior to the pumps for the pool and spa circulation systems. Flow arrows were not provided on the spa back wash line.
11b - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Filters
Inspector Comments: Sight glasses were not provided on the pool and spa backwash lines.
14c - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: Chemical Records Maintained
Inspector Comments: Free chlorine and pH were not recorded three times a day for the pool. Free chlorine and pH were not recorded once every two hours for the spa. Saturation index, flow meter reading, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and temperature were not recorded once daily for each body of water. ORP was not recorded three times daily for the pool.
14d - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: CPO or Approved Certification
Inspector Comments: A Certified Pool Operator was not provided on staff at the facility.
11/27/2018 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The free chlorine in the pool and spa was above 5 ppm.
04/23/2018 Inspection, Routine
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The pool alkalinity was 50. The free chlorine in the pool was above 5 ppm.
09a - Non-Critical
Deck Areas: Deck Areas
Inspector Comments: The pool and spa were equipped with one skimmer each. Weir gates were not provided on the skimmers for the pool and spa.
11a - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Recirculation System, Piping, and Maindrains
Inspector Comments: Flow arrows were not provided on the suction line from the pool main drain to the pump, and the line was not color coded yellow. The flow meters on both piping systems were not operational.
11b - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Filters
Inspector Comments: Sight glasses were not provided on the pool and spa sand filters.
12a - Non-Critical
Locker rooms, Restrooms, & Bather Control: Locker rooms, Restrooms, & Bather Control
Inspector Comments: Bather load was not posted for the spa.
14c - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: Chemical Records Maintained
Inspector Comments: Chlorine, pH, and ORP were not checked 3 times daily for the pool.Chlorine, pH and temperature were not checked at 2 hour intervals for the spa. Alkalinity, calcium hardness, temperature, saturation index, and flow meter reading were not checked daily for both bodies of water.
14d - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: CPO or Approved Certification
Inspector Comments: A Certified Pool Operator was not provided at the facility.
01/18/2017 Inspection, Routine
09a - Non-Critical
Deck Areas: Deck Areas
Inspector Comments: Weir gates were not provided on the skimmers for the pool and spa.
10a - Non-Critical
Chemicals: Storage and Handling of Chemicals
Inspector Comments: Chemicals were within reach of children due to the pump room door not being locked. Liquid chemicals were stored above dry chemicals in the pump room.
11a - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Recirculation System, Piping, and Maindrains
Inspector Comments: The flow meters for the pool and spa were not functioning. A schematic diagram of the pool and spa piping systems was not posted.
11b - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Filters
Inspector Comments: Back wash sight glasses were not provided on the sand filters for the spa and pool.
14c - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: Chemical Records Maintained
Inspector Comments: Chlorine and pH were not checked every two hours for the spa, and at least 3 times daily for the pool. Saturation index and flow meter reading were not checked daily for the pool and spa.
14d - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: CPO or Approved Certification
Inspector Comments: A certified pool operator was not provided.
10/14/2016 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: pH in the spa was 8.4
05/09/2016 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Water Quality: Chemical Quality; Disinfection and pH
Inspector Comments: The pH in the spa was 6.8.
08a - Non-Critical
Water Quality; Other: Water Quality; Other
Inspector Comments: The saturation index on the spa was -.8. The alkalinity in the spa was 40.
11a - Non-Critical
Mechanical Room: Recirculation System, Piping, and Maindrains
Inspector Comments: The flow meter for the spa was not operational. A schematic drawing of the piping system was not posted. The backwash line for the spa was not properly color coded.
14c - Non-Critical
Records and Certifications: Chemical Records Maintained
Inspector Comments: Chlorine and pH were not checked three times daily for the pool and spa.
08/27/2015 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
04/16/2015 Inspection, Routine
316 - Minor
Color coded pipes & arrows; guages & flow meter installed; schematic diagram posted, instructions
Inspector Comments: A schematic diagram for the pool and spa was not posted.
475 - Minor
Pool chemical parameters must be within required range
Inspector Comments: Total alkalinity for the spa was below the minimum requirement of 70. Calcium hardness for the pool was below the minimum requirement of 150.
11/05/2014 Inspection, Pools Chemical only
475 - Minor
Pool chemical parameters must be within required range
Inspector Comments: The total alkalinity of the pool was 60 ppm.
05/27/2014 Inspection, Routine
310 - Minor
Recirculation system in good working order, pumps, hair/lint basket plus spare
Inspector Comments: A leak was present on the inlet pipe located on the pool sand filter.
316 - Minor
Color coded pipes & arrows; guages & flow meter installed; schematic diagram posted, instructions
Inspector Comments: A schematic diagram of the pump room was not posted upon inspection.
318 - Minor
Floor dry; no unnecessarry equipment, chemicals; no unauthorized persons
Inspector Comments: A puddle of water was located next to the pool sand filter.
323 - Minor
Proper number of swimmers allowed: Proper number of swimmers allowed
Inspector Comments: The capacity for the pool was not posted.
416e - Major
Disinfection provided, maintained, proper handling of chemicals:Liquid chemicals by dry chemicals
Inspector Comments: A bag of sodium bicarbonate was stored below jugs of acid on the chemical shelf.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.

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