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Motel 6, located at 3040 Scarlett St, Brunswick, GA 31520, received a score of 56 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/16/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
3 – hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation
511-6-2-.07(2) – hot water supply
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed 2/7 rooms with water temperatures above 120F at the time of this inspection. CA: Water temperatures must remain 120F or less in all rooms.
Violation #2:
6 – premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label
511-6-2-.13(1) – insect and rodent control
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple rooms with dead and live pests (flying and crawling pests) throughout at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that all pests are treated and removed from the rooms and proper prevention methods are utilized.
Violation #3:
8 – annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot
511-6-2-.15(3) – heating and fire safety-equipment/appliances
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed facility did not have a gas-fired equipment inspection on file at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that gas-fired equipment is inspected annually and that a copy of this inspection is available on site at all times.
Violation #4:
10 – permit and inspection report current and properly displayed; pic assigned
511-6-2-.05(7) – inspection posting
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility not displaying the most recent inspection at the time of this inspection. CA: most recent inspection must be posted in public view for the public to see.
Violation #5:
16 – toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair
511-6-2-.08(4) – toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed bathrooms, showers, and tubs not being maintained with chipping paint, cracks in the caulking, rusty fixtures. CA: Bathrooms must be maintained, free of damages and rust and in good repair.
Violation #6:
16 – toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair
511-6-2-.08(4) – toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Facility PIC stated that cleaning is only conducted if request and many guests have their own cleaning supplies. CA: Facility staff must clean rooms at least weekly, between guests and upon request ensuring that bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized.
Violation #7:
17 – proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture
511-6-2-.08(5) – toilet and bathing ventilation
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple vents in bathrooms not pulling air to remove moisture and fumes. CA: Vents in bathrooms must function properly to remove moisture and fumes from the air.
Violation #8:
19 – anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition
511-6-2-.08(10) – anti-slip surface
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple showers without anti-slip surfacing at the time of this inspection. CA: Showers must have anti-slip surfacing.
Violation #9:
24 – openings to outside and physical facilities protected by tight-fitting doors, screening, or other means
511-6-2-.13(3) – insect and rodent control-openings
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed all guest rooms inspected did not have a tight fitting seal at the time of this inspection. CA: Replace door seals to ensure they have a tight fitting seal to deny access to pests.
Violation #10:
25 – floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation
511-6-2-.14(1) – floors, walls, and ceilings
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed walls and baseboards with mold like build up and damages at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that mold like build up is removed. Continued observations of mold like build up will required indoor air quality specialist and remediation by a specialist to take place.
Violation #11:
26 – ventilation provided and lighting adequate; guestroom kitchenettes/cooking facilities approved
511-6-2-.14(3) – room ventilation
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple rooms with ac filters dirty and ac output vents with mold like spotting and debris build up at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that ac units remain clean and free of build up.
Violation #12:
27 – all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation
511-6-2-.14(5) – condition of furnishings
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chairs rusty, microwaves damaged, fridges with rust and mold like build up in them, and bed frames with chipping and paint damage. CA: Ensure that all furniture and appliances remain clean and in good condition.
Violation #13:
28 – beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered
511-6-2-.14(6) – bed, bedding, and linens
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed staining on all guest room linens, mattresses, mattress pads, and pillows at the time of this inspection. CA: Replace dirty or damaged guest room linens
Violation #14:
28 – beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered
511-6-2-.14(6) – bed, bedding, and linens
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Facility PIC stated that linens were exchanged upon request only. CA: Facility staff must clean and staff must replace linens at least weekly, between guests and upon request.
Violation #15:
30 – complies with all applicable regulations, permitted, approved operation
511-6-2-.16(1) – swimming pool in compliance with rules
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed pool and spa abandoned but with standing water in them creating a vector attraction concern. CA: Facility must ensure that pool and spa are maintained to prevent a vector concern.
Violation #16:
31 – barrier adequate, gate locked, and installed properly; warning sign posted, procedures and log maintained
511-6-2-.16(2) – swimming pool barrier
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed pool barrier locked and appropriate but without proper signage of pool being closed and not for use. CA: Post “POOL CLOSED DO NOT USE” Signage on fencing and gates.
Violation #17:
32 – separate, structurally sound, clean, and in good repair: dryers vented and adequate lighting
511-6-2-.17(1) – laundry facilities
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed main laundry room with water damage, staining on the ceiling, and gapping to the outside, and exterior door being propped open. CA: Ensure that laundry room is in good repair and openings to the outside are protected from pests.
Violation #18:
33 – housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination
511-6-2-.17(2) – housekeeping carts
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility with chemical/ fertilizer spray container being stored on top of linen folding table at the time of this inspection. Observed facility laundry area with rusty tools and overcrowding of boxes at the time of this inspection. CA: ensure that chemicals are stored away from linens and linen storage or folding areas. Ensure that tools and linens are stored separately and in a manner that prevent overcrowding and potential contamination.
Violation #19:
34 – grounds, walkways, porches and hallways maintained; drives provide unobstructed width and proper spacing; graded to drain; trailer spaces marked clearly, areas clean and maintained in good repair
511-6-2-.18(3) – areas in good repair/appropriate storage
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed walkways storing grills and chairs at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that walk ways remain clear and free of obstructions.
Violation #20:
34 – grounds, walkways, porches and hallways maintained; drives provide unobstructed width and proper spacing; graded to drain; trailer spaces marked clearly, areas clean and maintained in good repair
511-6-2-.18(3) – areas in good repair/appropriate storage
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handrails on 2nd floor loose and wobbly. CA: Handrails should remain tight and not wobbly. Building department will be notified to assess.
Additional remarks:
Observed rooms 205, 213, 215, 220, 236, 238, 206, 108.
Water temperatures ranged from 106-126F.
Co-inspection with Brandon Thrower
Facility permit will be suspended due to continued violations of the GA DPH Tourist Accommodations Rule and Regulations Chapter 511-6-2.
Local code enforcement will be notified
Facility may obtain operational permit once Plan of Correction documents are completed and violations are corrected.
Plan of Correction documentation to be completed will be emailed to facility within 72 hours of this notice.
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