Economy Hotel, located at 2942 Ember Drive in Decatur, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/10/2023 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
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Note: shot water under pressure shall be provided to all lavatories bathing facilities, laundry facilities. Observed insufficient water temperatures in all rooms inspected.
Violation #2
6 – premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed live and dead pest in rooms 106, 110, 232, 139,210, 217, 422, 329.
Violation #3
16 – toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed loose/disrepair toilet seats in rooms 422, 311,344, 110, 232, 217. observed missing light cover in all rooms inspected. Observed stained tubs and tubs that need resurfacing in all rooms inspected. Observed bath door broken, baseboard in disrepair, hole in wall behind bath door, hole in wall in vanity area and no shower curtain in room 422.Observed shower faucet leaking in room 106 & 217. Observed base board around toilet in disrepair, bath door broken, caulking around toilet and sink in room 311. Sink need caulking in room 344. Observed loose floor tiles, light switched in disrepair, seal around shower in disrepair, toilet slow flush in room 110. Observed missing tissue holder in room 139.Observed ceiling peeling in bathroom in room 311,422,344,329. Observed no shower curtain in room 417. Observed floor in disrepair and light switch disrepair in room 210.
Violation #4
17 – proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bathroom vent broken or in disrepair in all rooms inspected.
Violation #5
19 – anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed insufficient Anti slip in tubs in rooms 406,422,417,311,344,329,217,232,139
Violation #6
22 – approved leak proof containers covered, in proper location, clean, and maintained; collection adequate
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dumpster lids open.
Violation #7
24 – openings to outside and physical facilities protected by tight-fitting doors, screening, or other means
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed inadequate seals around doors in rooms 106,110, 232, 217,406,422,417,311,329,344.
Violation #8
25 – floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: observed floors walls and ceiling in all rooms inspected stained/dirty, in disrepair and/or peeling
Inspector Notes: Observed AC unit in disrepair/ inoperable in all rooms inspected.
Violation #10
27 – all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation
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
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed stained mattresses in rooms 422, 406,329.
Violation #12
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
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several pot holes throughout grounds/ parking lot. Observed missing trash can lids in walkways. Observed AC units leaking on the walkway.
Violation #13
35 – electrical work and materials in compliance; grounded and weatherproof outlets, properly located power lines
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed uncover/disrepair outlets and or exposed wires in rooms 344, 311, 217,210,110.
