Folkston, Charlton County

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3436 S SECOND ST UNIT FOLKSTON, GA 31537

Tourist
Latest score
91
Oct 23, 2025
City
Folkston
County
Charlton
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.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 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

Rooms 102, 103, 104, & 105 had dirty dresser drawers (observed debris/build-up) and/or drawer bottoms falling out.

CA: CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to clean more frequently and to repair the drawers.

Rooms 103, 104, & 105 had dusty air filters in the A/C unit.

CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to clean more frequently to prevent dust build-up

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: Yes

Unnecessary clutter on/in premises/laundry/storage areas.

CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to clean and remove the clutter and old equipment not being used.

Observed a leak from the washing machine where the outlet hose goes to the drain.

CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to repair the hose

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(5) - toilet and bathing ventilation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rooms 103, 104, 105 had bathroom vent fans with dust build-up.

CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to clean more frequently.

Room 105 had a non-functional bathroom fan.

CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to repair or replace the fan

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

6 - premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(1) - insect and rodent control

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed living and dead German cockroaches in two rooms inspected. Room 107 had five (5) roaches total: 4 in the refrigerator and 1 in the drawer. Room 114 had one (1) dead roach in a drawer.

CA: Charlton EH ordered PIC to obtain pest control services and to keep the invoices per TA permit requirements

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: Yes

Unnecessary clutter on/in premises/laundry/storage areas.

CA: Clean up/discard unnecessary items.

Fence surrounding the burned down section of motel must be repaired (put back in place) by 11 July 2025. If not, TA permit will be suspended until fence is put back in place to prevent entry into an unsafe building.

CA: Given until 11 July 2025 to correct and forwarded to Charlton County Building Inspectors

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(5) - toilet and bathing ventilation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bathroom vent fans dusty in most rooms inspected. Room 106 had a non-functioning bathroom vent fan.

CA: Repair and clean

Oct 4, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 922 violations

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

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No documentation of inspection on file.

CA: Form provided to TA by Charlton EH and ordered to have equipment inspected or replaced with electrical water heater

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unnecessary clutter on grounds (old equipment, junk, etc.) that needs to be cleaned up or removed

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 violations

6 - premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(1) - insect and rodent control

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Pests in rooms 103 & 114, live. Evidence of rodents due to droppings found in room 114 and in utility room where hot water heater is

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

No documentation of inspection on file

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: Yes

All rooms inspected had severely stained pillows and mattresses. No protectors are on any of the pillows or mattresses.

CA: Told PIC, again, to replace stained pillows and mattresses. Also told PIC that mattress and pillow protectors are required

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

Unnecessary clutter on grounds (old equipment, junk, etc.) that needs to be cleaned up to prevent pest harborage

10 - permit and inspection report current and properly displayed; pic assigned

Regulation: 511-6-2-.05(7) - inspection posting

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current inspection not posted. Operator attempting to conceal grade by displaying 2022 inspection where they received a 93 instead of the most current inspection with an 85.

Discussed with PIC about permit and inspection display as it is not on display to guests checking in and must be put in window as TA does not allow guests in the lobby

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

6 - premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(1) - insect and rodent control

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple rat droppings on top of hot water heater as well as in surrounding utility room and in the corner behind the dryer in the laundry room. Observed a German cockroach between the door sill of the freezer in room 106. POC: Facility told to get a licensed pest control company on contract

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: Yes

Facility has no annual gas inspection letter on file. POC: Inspector left a gas-fired inspection letter to be completed by applicable professional certifying gas-fired water heater is in compliance and functioning properly

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

All mattresses and pillows in rooms inspected had stains and/or rips. Box springs had stains and/or rips. Some linens had stains. CA: Told PIC that these items with stains and rips needed to be replaced

32 - separate, structurally sound, clean, and in good repair: dryers vented and adequate lighting

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(1) - laundry facilities

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dirty linens physically touching clean linens, no physical separation of clean and dirty linens. CA: Told PIC that dirty linens must be kept separate from clean linens