JONESBORO, Clayton County

BUDGET INN

6880 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Tourist

Latest score

Jan 8, 2026

City

JONESBORO

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 776 violations

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6 - premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(1) - insect and rodent control

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bugs in rooms 127 and 130. Advised PIC that effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate insects on the premises

8 - annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot

Regulation: 511-6-2-.15(5) - heating and fire safety-inspection

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC could not provide an updated copy of gas fire inspection form. PIC provided an older inspection form from November 2024. Advised PIC form shall be available upon request at the time of inspection

27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(5) - condition of furnishings

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rust on microwaves and fridges in rooms 126, 130, 125, and 127. Advised PIC that all furniture must be maintained in good repair

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed stains on mattress, mattress pads, and linens in rooms: 126, 129, 130, 125, 127. Advised PIC that mattress, mattress pads, and linens shall be free of vermin and clean

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.18(3) - areas in good repair/appropriate storage

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walkways and side of building in need of repair. Advised PIC that all walkways, porches and hallways shall be maintained in good repair

16 - toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(4) - toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stains and debris on shower head. Also observed holes behind toilet in room 130. Also room 125 had a cracked bathroom door. Advised PIC that toilet and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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8 - annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot

Regulation: 511-6-2-.15(5) - heating and fire safety-inspection

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC could not provide copy of gas fire inspection form. Advised PIC form shall be available upon request at the time of inspection

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed stains on pillow in room 137, observed stains on mattresses in rooms 137, 126, 127, observed stains on mattress covers, sheets and comforters in rooms 126, 122, observed holes in comforter, mattress covers and sheets in rooms 126, 137, and 122. Advised PIC all bedding shall be maintained at all times

19 - anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(10) - anti-slip surface

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed anti-slip missing from rooms: 137, 127, 126, 122, 131. Advised PIC to install anti-slip

33 - housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(2) - housekeeping carts

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Chemical bottle observed on housekeeping cart not label. Advised PIC to label chemical bottle with the common name of the chemical

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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8 - annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot

Regulation: 511-6-2-.15(5) - heating and fire safety-inspection

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not provide copy of gas fire inspection form. Advised PIC form shall be available upon request at the time of inspection

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed stained mattress, sheets, pillows, & mattress pads in rooms 110, 123, 127, 136, 144. Advised PIC to clean or replace

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ventilation in disrepair in rooms 123, 127, 136, 144. Advised PIC to get ventilation repaired

19 - anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(10) - anti-slip surface

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Anti-slip missing in rooms 136 & 144. Advised PIC to install anti-slip

33 - housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(2) - housekeeping carts

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical bottle observed on housekeeping cart not label. Advised PIC to label chemical bottle with the common name of the chemical

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed box springs in need of repair or replacement in rooms 129 & 123

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(5) - toilet and bathing ventilation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build up on bathroom vents in rooms 129, 124, & 121. Advised PIC to clean

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(5) - condition of furnishings

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusting in microwave in rooms 125, 137, 129, and 126; observed lamp shield in disrepair in bedroom in room 129; observed rack in refrigerator with rusting in room 129; observed stains on towels in room 129; 137 and 125; observed stains on curtain in room 129 and 125. Advised PIC that all furniture and accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed severe staining on mattress, box springs, pillows, and linens in rooms 137, 125, 129, 128, and 126; observed multiple holes on comforter in rooms 125 and 126. Advised PIC that all bed linens, mattresses and pillows shall be kept clean and in good repair

16 - toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(4) - toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rusting and dust on bathroom vent in rooms 126 and 125; observed missing light shield in bathroom in rooms 129 and 126; observed paint peeling on bathroom wall in room 129; observed crack on bathroom ceiling in room 136. Advised PIC that all bathroom facility fixtures and rooms shall be kept clean and maintained