May 27, 2026
Permit/Opening
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County
Comfort Inn & Suites
43 SR 20 SPUR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
Pool
Latest score
100
May 27, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Bartow
Inspections
6
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
Score: 851 violation
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed emergency phone not operable. No ringtone or light indicating phone worked when picked up off receiver. CA: Pool may not re-open until the hard wired phone is operable and Health Dept. has verified
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 7, 2025
Re-inspection
Score: 942 violations
21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed stabilizer level reading above maximum allowed. CA: Cyanuric acid must not exceed 90ppm. CPO should lower levels
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed no signs stating bather load of pool or operating hours. CA: CPO shall have sign made and posted with hours
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
Score: 7510 violations
2 - self-closing / self-latching gates
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(11)(h) - (h) access gates shall also comply with the requirements of this rule and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. barrier gates shall open away from the pool in facilities constructed after adoption of this chapter. pedestrian access gates
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Door to pool room was observed unlocked with deadbolt turned to allow easy access. CA: PIC will make sure lock engages each time door is shut and pool cannot be accessed without a hotel room key.
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed emergency phone not operable. No ringtone or light indicating phone worked when picked up off receiver. CA: Pool may not re-open until the hard wired phone is operable and Health Dept. has verified
6 - proper disinfectant level
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed disinfectant level less than required to be operational. See chemical log. CA: CPO will need to raise disinfectant level to proper amount and keep that maintained. Pool may not re-open until Health Dept. has verified disinfectant level
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pH level below the minimum allowed to operate. CA: CPO will raise pH level and call EH for an inspection prior to opening
11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(b) - (b) a minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inch
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed ring buoy and rope in poor condition. Ring was deteriorating and rope was dry rotting and tearing. CA: CPO should replace ring and rope prior to pool reopening
21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed stabilizer level reading above maximum allowed. CA: Cyanuric acid must not exceed 90ppm. CPO should lower levels prior to reopening
16 - pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean
Regulation: 511-3-5-.06(1)(f) - (f) the deck, including coping, shall have a minimum four feet width of continuous, unobstructed walking area maintained at all times unless otherwise allowed in the chapter.
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed deck not maintained to standards. Chairs and tables pushed over near waters edge and deck had leaf litter scattered throughout causing slip hazards into pool. CA: Deck should be maintained with 4' clear walkway around pool edge
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed no signs stating bather load of pool. CA: CPO shall have sign made and posted with hours
34 - inspection report placed in public view
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(3)(d) - (d) the operator shall receive a copy of the inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority.
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed last pool inspection not displayed for public view. CA: CPO is to display inspection and permit in public view
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed ladders and handrails leading into pool excessively rusted. CA: CPO should have all handrails and ladders polished or replaced to avoid rust entering pool and causing a safety hazard for pool users.
May 28, 2024
Permit/Opening
Score: 813 violations
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pH level below the minimum allowed to operate. CA: CPO will raise pH level and call EH for an inspection prior to opening
11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(b) - (b) a minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inch
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed no ring buoy or rope in pool area or stored anywhere in the hotel. CA: CPO will have life ring and rope added to the pool deck and call EH for a re-inspection
21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed stabilizer level reading above maximum allowed. CA: Cyanuric acid must not exceed 90ppm