Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

THE MERIDIAN

2170 COOK RD DECATUR, GA 30032

Pool
Latest score
97
May 8, 2026
City
Candler-McAfee
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 8, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 973 violations

29 - toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k) Observed no paper towels in both restrooms.

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(b) Deck showers were inoperable at the time of inspection.

31 - dressing showers: clean, maintained, hot and cold water available

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(c)(4 Bathroom showers were not accessible at the time of inspection. CPO stated tile work is being completed and access will be restored.

Jul 24, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 7811 violations

2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(a)(2) All gates must self close and self latch. Observed several gates that did not self latch. Two gates did not have keys to be able to turn their handles. All gates self closed slowly. Need to adjust hinges.

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1) At all times chlorine shall be between 3 ppm- 10 ppm. I measured the chlorine at 1.07 ppm and 1.1 ppm. *Tablet found in skimmer. Chlorine must come from the chlorinator, only.

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-197(a) Approved chlorination system not installed. Pools over 2000 ft2 are required to have liquid chlorine feeder and pH acid feeder. Only erosion feeder was installed. Chemicals cannot be stored on floors.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(d) Pools over 50 Ft in length are required to have 2 sets of emergency equipment. Only one set of equipment was observed.

12 - grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-188(f) All steps shall have handrails anchored in the bottom step and anchored in the deck. Handrail was observed anchored into the top step. (*Discussed this after the fact. Top step is considered an ledge.)

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(m) Pool rule signage shall contain all of the minimum required statements and letter sizes. The incorrect sign was posted. Bather load should be 226.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-198(a) Chemicals shall be safely stored. Observed chemicals stored on the floor. Chemicals cannot be stored on the floor.

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(b) Deck showers with foot baths are prohibited. Observed both deck showers with foot baths.

31 - dressing showers: clean, maintained, hot and cold water available

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k) Adequate supply of liquid soap required for the bathroom showers.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(i) Each pool facility shall have in place a departmentally approved EAP. Emergency action plan contains statements that dont pertain to the pool. Need to remove. There is no kings III phone. There is also no mention of using safety equipment.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-198(b) Equipment rooms shall have proper ventilation. Fan was not working. No fresh air coming into room. Equipment room must have cross ventilation. Fan must be vented down to 4 inches off of the ground. Fresh air vents or louvers shall provide fresh air from top of the room.