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LaQuinta Inn & Suites Macon, located at 3944 River Place Dr Macon, GA 31210, received a score of 68 points out of a possible 100 points during their 09/09/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
5 – emergency phone operational and accessible
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
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed emergency phone not working; line looked to be corroded. (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. CPO went to purchase new wires.
Violation #2:
6 – proper disinfectant level
511-3-5-.23(5)(a) – (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no chlorine present. (a) During operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in DPH Rule 511-3-5-.17. If the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in DPH Rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determined necessary by the health authority. CPO is aware as he overfilled the pool; water was still running when EHS arrived.
Violation #3:
7 – ph between 7.2 and 7.8
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.
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no PH reading available. (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 aware as he accidently overfilled the pool; water was still running when EHS arrived.
Violation #4:
11 – appropriate lifesaving equipment present
511-3-5-.18(10)(b) – (b) a minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inch
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed rope missing on life ring. (b) A minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inches or a similar flotation device which is U.S. Coast Guard approved. EHS informed the PIC of the need to purchase new marine rope that is at least 50FT or 1.5x the width of the pool.
Violation #5:
17 – skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
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.
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed skimmers in need of cleaning; filled with bag, cup, and debri. CPO observed the skimmer conditions.
Violation #6:
22 – signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
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
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed NO DIVING in 4 in lettering missing on the pool 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 the CPO.
Violation #7:
28 – flow meter: appropriate range and location
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
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flow meter not reading; float piece is stuck. 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 (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. (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 the CPO of the flow meter issue.
Violation #8:
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
511-3-5-.22(1) – (1) all swimming pools and spas covered by this chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety, and proper maintenance of the pool and all related equ
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no test logs available. (1) All swimming pools and spas covered by this Chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety, and proper maintenance of the pool and all related equipment, and for and daily recordkeeping. CPO should keep test logs of daily/weekly testing.
Violation #9:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. CPO is aware as he accidentally left the water running to fill the pool.
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