Jun 10, 2026
Permit/Opening
Score: 991 violation
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Water fountain not operational at time of inspection. Repair water fountain.
ACWORTH, Cherokee County
Hidden Falls
6361 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102
Pool
Latest score
99
Jun 10, 2026
City
ACWORTH
County
Cherokee
Inspections
10
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
Score: 803 violations
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Emergency phone not working. 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby.
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Missing weirs in the skimmers. 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Few waterline tiles missing on office side of the pool wall. Must replace them.
Jun 24, 2025
Re-inspection
Score: 913 violations
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Missing weirs in the skimmers.
26 - gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(a) - (a) a pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must provide effluent pressure gauge on the return line.
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Provide baby changing station in both the restrooms.
Jun 20, 2025
Re-inspection
Score: 804 violations
4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(d) - (d) the water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pool water very cloudy. Cannot see the main drains/bottom of the pool. 511-3-5-.23(5)(d) - (d) The water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen. (d) The water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen.
4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(d) - (d) the water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pool water very cloudy. Cannot see the main drains/bottom of the pool. 511-3-5-.23(5)(d) - (d) The water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen. (d) The water turbidity is such that the suction outlet/main drain cover or a standard white marker tile on the bottom of the deepest portion of the pool cannot be seen.
32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved
Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must have a Certified pool operator for the pool. A copy of the certificate must be posted.
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Provide baby changing station in both the restrooms.
Jun 9, 2025
Permit/Opening
Score: 686 violations
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
pH is greater than 8.0. Must be between 7.2 and 7.8.
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Missing weirs in the skimmers. Must replace.
21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Cyanuric acid is greater than 90 ppm. Must be less than 90 ppm.
26 - gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(a) - (a) a pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Install effluent pressure gauge.
32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved
Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must have a Certified pool operator for the pool. A copy of the certificate must be posted.
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Provide baby changing station in both the restrooms.
May 27, 2025
Permit/Opening
Score: 793 violations
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Emergency phone going to 3rd party. Must go directly to 911.
32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved
Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must have a Certified pool operator for the pool. A copy of the certificate must be posted.
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must post the hours of operation at or near the entrance. Must post the peak occupancy in 4 inch letters.
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
Score: 854 violations
36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
Regulation: 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.
5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must check pH and chlorine twice a day and the logs must be maintained.
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
.issuing weirs in the skimmers.
32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved
Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must post a copy of CPO Certificate.
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (c) the same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “pool risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must post new pool risks sign.
May 24, 2024
Re-inspection
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Apr 30, 2024
Permit/Opening
Score: 852 violations
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Emergency phone going to 3rd party. Must go directly to 911. Wrong address registered with 911.
6 - proper disinfectant level
Regulation: .17(1)(a)(b) - proper disinfectant level
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Chlorine at 0ppm
Jun 26, 2023
Permit/Opening
Score: 689 violations
4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(e ) - (e) water clarity shall be maintained. when standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the main drain suction outlet covers or a four inch by four inch square marker tile in contrasting color shall be clearly visible. when standing at a spa's e
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Water cloudy
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph
15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
pH is greater than 8.0 Must be between 7.2 and 7.8
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(g) - (g) the skimmer equalizer lines shall be protected by an approved cover/grated with a flow rating equal the maximum system flow divided by the number of skimmers in the system or the maximum flow rating of the skimmer, whichever is greater.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Missing float valves in skimmers.
21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Cyanuric acid is greater than 90 ppm. Must be less than 90 ppm.
32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved
Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must post a copy of CPO certificate
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (c) the same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “pool risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Missing pool risks sign
30 - deck/rinse shower maintained
Regulation: 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.
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
shower was turned off.
31 - dressing showers: clean, maintained, hot and cold water available
Regulation: 511-3-5-.19(1)(e ) - (e) hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided in dressing facility showers.
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
no water available.
37 - other violations of the chapter
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Must get the light fixed in the pool.