Dec 31, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Blue Ridge, Fannin County
America's Best Value Inn
4970 APPALACHIAN HWY BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513
Tourist
Latest score
100
Dec 31, 2025
City
Blue Ridge
County
Fannin
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.
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint
Score: 962 violations
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
ROOM 210: BATHROOM CRACKED LIGHT FRAME AND NOT PROPERLY SEALED
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
(b) Condiments containing potentially hazardous ingredients and milk must be stored in a refrigerator, except for individual, single-service coffee creamers that are non-dairy, and individual, single-service, ultra high pasteurized coffee creamers that are labeled by the manufacturer as not requiring refrigeration
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
Score: 788 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
ANNUAL PROPANE INSPECTION HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED TO DPH OFFICE
27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
OBSERVED DISPLACED AC UNITS, MINI FRIDGES, MATTRESSES, EMPTY BOXES, AND OTHER OBJECTS IN BREEZEWAY
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
ROOM 114: STAINS ON FITTED SHEETS
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
ROOM 114: STAINS ON FITTED SHEETS
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(3) - areas in good repair/appropriate storage
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
DISCARD APPLICANCES AND WASTE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BREEZEWAYS
10 - permit and inspection report current and properly displayed; pic assigned
Regulation: 511-6-2-.04(1)a - permit display
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
POSTED INSPECTION REPORT WAS FROM 11/14/2023. MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT TO BE DISPLAYED NEAR GUEST SERVICE AREA
16 - toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
ROOMS 105 & 114 HAVE BROKEN ELECTRICL FIXTURES - 105 HAS LIGHT FIXTURE IN BATHROOM THAT IS NOT CLOSED; 114 HAS TIMER FIXTURE THAT IS NOT SECURED AGAINST WALL
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
ROOM 112: OBSERVED MICROBIAL GROWTH ON CEILING AND HIGH PARTS OF BATHROOM WALLS NEAR VENT/LIGHT FIXTURE. ROOM 114: WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING OF BATHROOM IN CORNER
May 10, 2024
Routine
Score: 856 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
Observed TVs, AC units, mini fridges, microwaves, and other electronics and furniture placed in breezeways
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
Room 110: Mattress protector was torn around mattress corner. Need to replace torn mattress linens to reduce bed bug infestations and keep mattress clean
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
Rooms 105 & 223 contained loose or missing electrical fixtures with exposed wiring. All electrical fixtures must be sealed. Public restroom in office area: loose sink fixture needs to be sealed
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
Room 105: Observed ventilation missing panels in bathroom
31 - barrier adequate, gate locked, and installed properly; warning sign posted, procedures and log maintained
Regulation: 511-6-2-.16(2) - swimming pool barrier
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
- Fencing around pool (beside gate opening) is broken and needs to be replaced to prevent access when not available.
- No signage: owner explained pool will not be opened for season, but they display signs when pool is open
14 - single service items placed in guestrooms or dwelling units commercially pre-wrapped
Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(6) - single service items
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Room 223: Bottom drawer of TV stand contained loose and opened disposable cups and utensils left from previous guests
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
Score: 864 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
Hot water in rooms was 127F to 129F. Hot water heater shall be turned down so that all rooms are not above 120F. PIC turned down water during inspection. (Corrected Onsite)
9 - food offered in compliance with tourist accommodation permit or food service permit; appropriate bed and breakfast or continental breakfast operations and menu; proper food temperatures; handwashing and no bare hand contact
Regulation: 511-6-2-.19(2) - continental breakfast-general
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed milk being served out of gallon jugs. If milk is provided for guests it must be single service only and can not be provided in gallon jugs. PIC removed milk from customer service and will order single service. (Corrected Onsite)
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
Toilet facilities require additional cleaning, some bathroom fixtures need to be resealed
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 one room where the ventilation room had been removed entirely. Also observed rooms that had visible microbial growth