Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County

Varai Mata LLC, DBA Fitzgerald Inn

231 OCILLA HIGHWAY FITZGERALD, GA 31750

Tourist
Latest score
96
May 13, 2026
City
Fitzgerald
County
Ben Hill
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

28 - beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several linens and mattress covers stained in the rooms. PIC stated she will reclean or replace stain items as needed

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

8 - annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot

Regulation: 511-6-2-.15(5) - heating and fire safety-inspection

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no annual gas fired equipment inspection on file. Inspection was due in June of 2025. Inspection was scheduled today. Owner will email once completed to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(1) - floors, walls, and ceilings

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris on floors in rooms checked. Ensure floors are properly cleaned including under furnishings and around corners. PIC stated cracked and peeling paint and ceilings in rooms 120, 122, and 106 are going to be repaired. Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and doors shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(1) - floors, walls, and ceilings

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed debris on floors in rooms checked. Ensure floors are properly cleaned including under furnishings and around corners. Properly seal wood as well in room 117. Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

34 - grounds, walkways, porches and hallways maintained; drives provide unobstructed width and proper spacing; graded to drain; trailer spaces marked clearly, areas clean and maintained in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.18(2) - grounds free of litter

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Debris observed around exterior of facility. Declutter and pick up trash

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(5) - condition of furnishings

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Microwaves in need of cleaning. PIC stated microwaves are in the process of being replaced

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(5) - condition of furnishings

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms in need of cleaning and floors need cleaning

34 - grounds, walkways, porches and hallways maintained; drives provide unobstructed width and proper spacing; graded to drain; trailer spaces marked clearly, areas clean and maintained in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.18(2) - grounds free of litter

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Parking lot and walkways need cleaning. Debris throughout these areas

May 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

28 - beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several Pillows and sheets had stains in the rooms