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Gateway At Cedarbrook (Pool) located at 3117 Cedar Brook Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, received a score of 61 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/11/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
6 – proper disinfectant level
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-189(c)(1): The free chlorine residual in all parts of the pool shall be maintained at a concentration of no less than 1.5 ppm and shall not exceed 10 ppm. Upon arrival, free chlorine was measured at 0.00 ppm.
Violation #2:
8 – chemical feeder operational and approved
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-197(a): The water in each pool shall be continuously chemically treated with an approved disinfecting agent, with associated, approved equipment. Upon arrival, chemical feeder contained zero disinfectant agents/was non-functional.
Violation #3:
9 – filter: approved, maintained and operating
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a): All circulation system components shall function properly & be maintained in a clean condition. Upon arrival, both sand filters were non-operational, and gauges read a pressure of 0 psi.
Violation #4:
10 – pump: approved, maintained and operating
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a): All circulation system components shall function properly & be maintained in a clean condition. Upon arrival, pump was switched off/non-operational.
Violation #5:
12 – grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-188(f): All steps shall have a handrail double anchored in the deck. Grab rails located near 6′(ft) pool depth were loose/not properly secure.
Violation #6:
16 – pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-188(h)(3): The required deck shall be non-obstructed in all directions. Rough and abrasive surfaces are prohibited. Observed numerous large cracks and missing pieces of plaster throughout pool deck.
Violation #7:
17 – skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a): All circulation systems shall function properly & be maintained in a clean condition. Observed 1/3 skimmers with minimal water circulation, as its basket was filled with debris.
Violation #8:
19 – adequate turnover rate
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously to obtain the minimum required number of one turnover every six hours. Observed flow meter reading of 0 GPM/non-operational.
Violation #9:
22 – signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-202(m): Safety rules & regulations shall be easily readable, conspicuously posted in the pool area, with at minimum 12 required statements in the pool code. Observed pool rules sign without “peak occupancy” or “hours of operations” information filled in.
Violation #10:
26 – gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-183(d): Direct discharge of polluted waters shall not be made to any outlet or to any portion of the public storm drain system. Upon arrival, equipment room was completely flooded with standing water at ankle height and was flowing freely into the street.
Violation #11:
32 – operator training certification available onsite and approved
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-202(b): A pool operator shall be responsible for the operation of a pool & trained in a pool operator course approved by the department. Observed two CPO certificates posted, for two different individuals, with expiration dates of several years ago.
Violation #12:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-188(a): Pool surfaces shall have no cracks or open joints. Observed pool surface missing a moderate amount of plaster/containing open joints.
Violation #13:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-187(c): The operating permit shall be framed & displayed in a conspicuous place. Observed operating permits from 2021.
Violation #14:
37 – other violations of the chapter
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a): The equipment room shall be kept clean & safe. Upon arrival, equipment room contained a significant amount of standing water throughout the floor.
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