Get notified by email when this case is updated.
Comfort Suites Cumming, located at 905 Buford Rd, Cumming, GA 30041, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 07/08/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
6 – proper disinfectant level
.17(1)(a)(b) – proper disinfectant level
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: The free chlorine in the swimming pool measured 17.5ppm. COS closed swimming pool to public. Advised PIC that the chlorine shall not exceed 10ppm.
Violation #2:
15 – depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting
.06(3)(e) – markings
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: The swimming pool decking does not have the universal international symbol for “No Diving” permanently visible at the edge of the deck. Advised PIC that the swimming pool shall have the words “No Diving” and the universal international symbol for “No Diving” permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed on the deck beside the depth markers.
Violation #3:
24 – piping identified and marked
511-3-5-.08(6) – (6) all piping shall be marked with directional arrows as necessary to determine flow direction. all piping in the equipment room shall be permanently identified by its use and the pool and or aquatic feature it serves.
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: No directional arrows are marked on the piping in the swimming pool pump room. Advised PIC that the piping in the pump room shall be marked with directional arrows.
Violation #4:
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: The flow meter in the pump room is not measuring the water flow. Advised the PIC to replace the flow meter.
Violation #5:
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: The deck shower is not working. Advised PIC that the deck shower needs to be repaired and shall provide water for patrons to rinse off.
Violation #6:
35 – operator facility inspections performed; written documentation
511-3-5-.22(6) – (6) written documentation of the operator’s visits must be available at the pool facility. at a minimum, the written record must indicate the condition of the following items:
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Documentation of the CPO biweekly inspections are not available. Advised PIC that the CPO shall be conducting biweekly inspections and documenting the inspections.
Violation #7:
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
511-3-5-.22(9) – (9) water testing frequency. the trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring. an in-line sampling port may be used for water held in reservoirs. the water quality testing frequency shal
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: The free chlorine and pH are not measured twice a day and recorded on a log by a trained operator. Advised PIC that a train operator shall be checking the free chlorine and pH twice a day, during operating hours and recorded on log sheet.
Violation #8:
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
511-3-5-.22(12) – (12) a safety self-inspection shall be conducted daily by the trained operator or responsible person and documented on a log sheet.
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: A safety self-inspection by a train operator is not being performed daily and recorded on a log sheet. Advised PIC that a train operator or responsible person shall be conducting a safety self-inspection and documenting on a log sheet.
CLICK HERE to read the full report