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Red Roof Inn & Suites (Seasonal), located at 2720 Riverside Dr Macon, GA 31204, received a score of 49 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:
2 – self-closing / self-latching gates
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
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed side gate typically used as a service gate left unlocked; self-closure and self-latching mechanism was broken. (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. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self latching device is located less than fifty-four inches from the bottom of the gate, 1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and 2. Any openings in the gate or barrier located within eighteen inches of the release mechanism shall be less than one-half inch. 3. Mechanisms controlled by an access card reader, key entry device or keypad shall be located on the outside of the access gate. EHS informed the PIC of the need to repair the all aspects of the gate as it should self-close and self-latch.
Violation #2:
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 working but barely unable to hear the operator. EHS informed the PIC that have the phone serviced. (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. The issue could be due to the phone cable as it was jammed in the door casing of the phone box.
Violation #3:
12 – grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed entry ladder handrails in need of tightening. EHS informed the PIC of the need to tighten the handrails.
Violation #4:
13 – float line in position
511-3-5-.18(2) – (2) rope and float line. a rope and float line shall be provided within one foot of and on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at intervals of
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed missing float line mid-pool. (2) Rope and Float Line. A rope and float line shall be provided within one foot of and on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at intervals of seven feet or less. EHS informed the PIC that the float line should be installed.
Violation #5:
14 – vacuum line protected
511-3-5-.10(7) – (7) the vacuum line shall be protected with a self-closing, self-latching fitting that complies with the current iampo sps 4- special use suction fitting for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed vacuum gauge reading very low at 1 inHg. EHS informed the PIC to have to CPO check the vacuum gauge or other issues contributing to its low reading.
Violation #6:
16 – pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean
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.
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed two loungers in the corner of the pool at the 3FT end allowing no walking space around the pool. (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 the PIC that there is a required 4 FT minimum space around the pool deck that should remain clear.
Violation #7:
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 skimmer weirs missing and the need to check skimmer suction. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. EHS informed the PIC of the need to install the skimmer weirs.
Violation #8:
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 at each depth marker 5FT and less. (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 to notify the CPO of the need to install.
Violation #9:
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 working. (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 PIC of the to have to CPO repair or replace the flow meter.
Violation #10:
30 – deck/rinse shower maintained
511-3-5-.18(17) – (17) a minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no deck shower or drinking fountain. (17) A minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. Water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature. EHS informed the PIC and CPO (via email) of the need to install.
Violation #11:
32 – operator training certification available onsite and approved
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.
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC could not provide the CPO certification. 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 the PIC to obtain a copy of the CPO certification.
Violation #12:
34 – inspection report placed in public view
511-3-5-.23(3)(d) – (d) the operator shall receive a copy of the inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority.
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report and permit not posted. (d) The operator shall receive a copy of the inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority. EHS informed the PIC to post the most recent copy of each.
Violation #13:
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 water 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 record keeping. EHS informed the PIC to obtain the water test logs from the CPO and that the logs should remain on-site.
Violation #14:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed low calcium hardness. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.
Violation #15:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple areas (large spots) of the pool lining missing. EHS informed the PIC that the facility was informed a few years ago of the need to repair the lining. Facility is to have to lining repaired prior to permitting for the 2027 pool season.
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