Macon, Bibb County

THE OTIS

6001 THOMASTON RD MACON, GA 31220

Pool
Latest score
100
May 28, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
5

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 28, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 707 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chlorine level far beyond 10 ppm(dark pink color). (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0 EHS informed the PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PH level far beyond 8 ppm (dark purple color). (2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. EHS informed the PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

18 - combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) disinfectant levels (a) free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS was unable to test combined chlorine levels as free chlorine levels were extremely high. (1) Disinfectant Levels (a) Free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.EHS informed PIC to balance the water chemistry.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed skimmers in need of cleaning and weirs missing. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.EHS informed PIC of the need to clean the skimmers and install the weirs.

26 - gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(a) - (a) a pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed pressure gauge not working.a) A pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location. EHS informed the PIC of the need to install a new gauge.

26 - gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(a) - (a) a pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed pressure gauge not working.a) A pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location. EHS informed the PIC of the need to install a new gauge.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(a) - (a) the words "no diving" and the universal international symbol for “no diving” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that ou

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed NO DIVING in 4 inch lettering missing from the deck at each depth marker except for one. (a) The words "No Diving" and the universal international symbol for “NO DIVING” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above.

EHS informed the PIC of the need to place the words NO DIVING in 4 inch lettering at each depth marker.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 833 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 unable to connect effectively to 911. EHS could hear dispatcher but dispatcher could not hear EHS. (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 times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby. EHS informed maintenance of the need to have the phone fixed.

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 at 8.1. (b) During operation, the pH is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in DPH Rule 511-3-5-.l7.CPO is to balance the water chemistry. Per maintenance, CPO is scheduled to come today.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(a) - (a) the words "no diving" and the universal international symbol for “no diving” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that ou

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed No DIVING vinyl stickers pulling away from the deck. (a) The words "No Diving" and the universal international symbol for “NO DIVING” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above. EHS informed maintenance of the need to have the stickers permanently adhered to the deck beside each depth marker 5FT and less.

Dec 5, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 669 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

Facility will need to tighten the spring mechanism on the gate as it does not close back on it's on if the gate is slighty opened. 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 shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device.EHS informed PIC of the issue.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pool's chlorine levels were too high to obtain a reading. c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0 EHS informed PIC to contact the pool servicing company to balance the water chemistry.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pool's PHlevel at 7.9. EHS informed PIC to contact to pool company to balance the water chemistry.

18 - combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) disinfectant levels (a) free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS was unable to test combined chlorine levels for accuracy as the Free chlorine and total chlorine levels were too high. EHS informed PIC to contact the pool servicing company to balance the water chemistry.

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 unble to provide a reading; guage was well above the gpm readings. (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 one-half to at least one and one-half times the design flow rate. The gauge shall be located after the filtering equipment and in such location on the return line, so as to measure the total amount of water returning to the pool according to the manufacturer’s installation specifications.

EHS informed PIC to contact the pool servicing company to address the issue.

32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved

Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have a copy of the CPO certification on-site. (2) The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority. EHS informed PIC of the need to obtain a copy of the CPO certificate.

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 loung chairs on left side of the pool that within a 4FT minimum from the pool's coping. 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. EHS informed PIC of the need to move the lounge chairs.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(b) - (b) where no lifeguard is on duty, a sign or signs shall be placed in clear view at or near the entrance to the pool and shall state in clearly legible letters at least four inches high “warning - no life guard on duty and risk of drowning - supervis

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pool risk signage lettering needing to be increased to 4 inch letters. (b) Where no lifeguard is on duty, a sign or signs shall be placed in clear view at or near the entrance to the pool and shall state in clearly legible letters at least four inches high “WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY and RISK OF DROWNING - SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY”. EHS informed PIC of the need to purchase signage with larger lettering.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak from hose that's tied into the plumbing; leak around base of flow meter and the base of the sight glass on the filter. Leak may be due to too much water pressure on the plumbing system. EHS informed PIC the contact the pool servicing company to address the issue.