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The Element At Kirkwood, located at 2035 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, received a score of 64 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/25/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
2 – self-closing / self-latching gates
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-202(a)(2) entry into the pool area shall be through a self-closing, self-latching gate. Observed: gate does not self-close
Violation #2:
6 – proper disinfectant level
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-189(c)(1) free-chlorine residual shall be maintained at a concentration of no less than 3 ppm. Observed: 0.12 ppm
Violation #3:
7 – ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-189(c)(1) the pool shall be maintained in an alkaline condition with a pH level between 7.2-7.8, currently: 7.9
Violation #4:
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. Observed: the salt system is not operational and is supplying no chlorine to the pool
Violation #5:
10 – pump: approved, maintained and operating
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a) if more than one pump is utilized, then all of the pumps shall be the same size capacity. Observed: one pump has 2 HP and the other is 1.5 HP
Violation #6:
17 – skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a) skimmers shall function properly and be maintained in a clean condition. Observed: the skimmers are very dirty and not maintained
Violation #7:
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 and regulations shall be easily readable and conspicuously posted in the pool area. Observed: sign for max occupancy and hour of operation is unlabeled
Violation #8:
28 – flow meter: appropriate range and location
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-190(a)(7) a flow meter shall be installed to accurately indicate the circulation rate. Observed: flow meter is not operational
Violation #9:
29 – toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-184(e)(5) imminent health hazard if the sanitary facilities are not functional or maintained in a sanitary condition. Observed: the women’s restroom toilet is clogged with toilet paper and human waste. Bathroom was filthy
Violation #10:
29 – toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-201(j) a covered and lined trash receptable shall be provided in each sanitary facility area. Observed: women’s restroom has no trash can, men’s restroom trash can is unlined
Violation #11:
32 – operator training certification available onsite and approved
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-187(c) a copy of the pool operator’s certificate shall be conspicuously displayed. Observed: certificate was not on display, corrected
Violation #12:
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 13-189(c)(4) pool water shall be tested for chlorine and pH at least 2 times each day, chlorine is tested once every 2 weeks
Additional remarks:
Pool is closed. Numerous imminent health hazards. Two-pump system must be corrected.
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