Pooler, Chatham County

Motel 6

1016 HWY. 80 POOLER, GA 31322

Tourist
Latest score
93
Jun 8, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
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.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot water to exceed 120F in all rooms inspected.

RCA: Told PIC that they need to turn the water temperature down

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

Observed vents in all bathrooms to have a heavy built-up of lent making it difficult to ventilate the bathroom.

RCA: Told PIC to ensure that all vents are clean. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water to exceed 120F in all rooms except 103,107, 119.

RCA: Told PIC that they need to turn the water temperature down

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

Observed staining to pillow cases, mattress, and mattress pad in rooms 219,226,309, 314.

RCA: Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

1 - adequate, approved, permitted, protected potable water supply; no cross connection or back siphonage

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - water supply and sanitizing

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot water to exceed 120F in multiple rooms. See comments for each room temperature. RCA: Adjust hot water to not exceed 120F

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 that facility did not have gas fire inspection this time.

RCA: Told PIC to schedule an inspection as soon as possible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed staining to pillow cases, mattress, and mattress pad in room 107,135, 303, and 324.

RCA:Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

1 - adequate, approved, permitted, protected potable water supply; no cross connection or back siphonage

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - water supply and sanitizing

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water to exceed 120F in multiple rooms. See comments for each room temperature. RCA: Adjust hot water to not exceed 120F

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

Observed heavy staining on the mattress in room 201. Observed light staining on mattress in room 206, 230, and 309. Observed underwear under the mattress in room 224. RCA: Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens

16 - toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(4) - toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shower curtain mounts not securely attached to the wall in rooms 106, 116, 201, 309, and 313. Observed toilet paper holder not securely attached to the wall in 206, 230, and 313. Observed caulking in shower to be discolored in room 232 and coming off in room 224. Observed missing outlet cover in room 313. Observed chip on bathroom counter in room 313. RCA: Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

1 - adequate, approved, permitted, protected potable water supply; no cross connection or back siphonage

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - water supply and sanitizing

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water to exceed 120F (122F - 135F).

RCA: Hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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

Observed the front and top of the outside of the fridge to be peeling and observed a rust like substance in the freezer part of the fridge in room 118. Observed food debris to be left in the microwave and observed trash on the floor by fridge in room 221. Observed a major buildup of cardboard and food debris stuck to the ice in the freezer portion of the fridge and the racks to be peeling in the fridge in room 207.

RCA: All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin

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 major staining on the mattress and brown blanket, as well as holes in the top comforter in room 121. Observed staining on the mattress cover and food debris on the sheets in room 221. Observed a major yellow stain on the mattress cover in room 207. Observed dirt/debris on the mattress cover and holes in the comforter in room 213.

RCA: Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin

16 - toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(4) - toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a strand of hair on the toilet in room 213. Observed a big crack on the shower wall in room 207. Observed chipping on the tub in room 221. Observed the coping between the tub and the wall to be peeling and cracked in room 118.

RCA: Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair

May 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 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

Observed a live roach in room 125.

RCA: Effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate the presence of rodents and flies, roaches, bed bugs, and other insects on the premises

15 - ice from approved source; properly handled, supplied and stored; equipment approved/clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up of a black mold-like substance on baffles of 1st and 2nd floor ice machines.

RCA: PIC placed not working signs on ice machines until they can be cleaned and sanitized