Apr 30, 2026
Permit/Opening
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County
The Vineyards
11 SHEFFIELD PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
Pool
Latest score
100
Apr 30, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Bartow
Inspections
12
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Jul 31, 2025
Re-inspection
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
Score: 852 violations
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 below minimum requirement. CA: Disinfectant level should be between 2ppm and 10ppm.
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 below minimum requirement. CA: pH range should be between 7.2 and 7.8
Jul 2, 2025
Permit/Opening
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jul 2, 2025
Permit/Opening
Score: 851 violation
11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(h) - (h) absence of required lifesaving equipment on the deck or an emergency phone;
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed the absence of a life saving equipment (Shepherds hook). CA: Life saving equipment (ring buoy and Shepherds hook) are required at all times.
May 21, 2025
Permit/Opening
Score: 745 violations
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 inadequate emergency phone; phone connects to a third party and not directly to Bartow County 911. CA: Discussed requirement with CPO and phone will be brought into compliance.
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 reading at 0.08ppm. CA: Discussed with CPO. Minimum chlorine level is 2.0. Permit will not be issued until disinfectant levels are in the correct range.
19 - adequate turnover rate
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(b) - (b) turnover rates for pools by type listed below: type
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed a turnover rate of 9 hours based on flow meter and volume readings. CA: Discussed with CPO. Pool must meet a minimum of 6 hour turnover rate
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(4)(f) - (f) makeup water shall be supplied through an air gap or other approved backflow prevention device.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed skimmer baskets no properly maintained; full of a significant amount of debris. CA: Discussed cleaning out the baskets with the CPO.
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 max occupancy missing from any pool signage. CA: Discussed with CPO. Signed will be added.
May 7, 2024
Re-inspection
Score: 961 violation
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 Cyanuric acid level exceeding 90ppm. CA: CPO will work on lowering level
May 1, 2024
Permit/Opening
Score: 744 violations
11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(h) - (h) absence of required lifesaving equipment on the deck or an emergency phone;
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed the 50' rope required with the life ring missing from the deck. Corrective Action: CPO will ask property manager to purchase a new rope
19 - adequate turnover rate
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(b) - (b) turnover rates for pools by type listed below: type
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed a turnover rate of 10hours based on flow meter and volume readings. Corrective Action: Pool must meet a minimum of 4 hour turnover rate
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 Cyanuric acid level exceeding 90ppm. CA: CPO will work on lowering level
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 the pool risk sign not containing all required risks per DPH and the hours of operation was not posted. Corrective Action: CPO will have a new sign made and posted by next year to receive seasonal permit
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
Score: 951 violation
28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (b) a flow meter measuring the rate of flow through the filter system with an appropriate range readable in gallons per minute (gpm) and accurate within ten percent actual flow shall be provided. the flow indicator shall be capable of measuring from
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed flow meter not working. CA: Notified PIC that flow meter must be working in order to get reading of flow rate. PIC stated that flow meter will be replaced.
Jun 16, 2023
Re-inspection
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 13, 2023
Permit/Opening
Score: 803 violations
4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(e ) - (e) water clarity shall be maintained. when standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the main drain suction outlet covers or a four inch by four inch square marker tile in contrasting color shall be clearly visible. when standing at a spa's e
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed water too cloudy to see main drains on bottom surface of pool. CA: Informed PIC that pool must be clear enough to see main drains on the bottom of the pool while standing at the edge of the pool.
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 measured above recommended level of 7.8. Reading was "Hi" CA: Instructed CPO that pH must read between 7.2 - 7.8.
28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (b) a flow meter measuring the rate of flow through the filter system with an appropriate range readable in gallons per minute (gpm) and accurate within ten percent actual flow shall be provided. the flow indicator shall be capable of measuring from
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed flow meter not working. CA: Notified PIC that flow meter must be working in order to get reading of flow rate. PIC stated that flow meter will be replaced.
May 19, 2023
Permit/Opening
Score: 815 violations
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 produced no sound when button pressed; call with 911 determined that emergency phone sent an alert to security company who then called 911. CA: Instructed CPO that emergency phone must be operational and call 911 directly for pool to open.
6 - proper disinfectant level
Regulation: .17(1)(a)(b) - proper disinfectant level
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed chlorine levels in pool outside of maximum range of 2-10 ppm; inspector test kit measured chlorine as "high". CA: informed CPO that disinfectant levels should read between 2-10 ppm.
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pH measured at 6.7. CA: Instructed CPO that pH must read between 7.2 - 7.8.
11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(a) - (a) a light, strong pole not less than twelve feet long including body hook.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed incomplete body hook in the pool area; pole was stored on fence next to pool and hook was stored on fence next to emergency phone on opposite side of pool. CA: Instructed CPO that the complete body hook pole must be stored near the pool in the event of an emergency.
15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(3)(h) - (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed 4' depth marker missing; CPO stated that a resident pulled the marker out of the concrete. CA: Instructed CPO to have the depth marker replaced.