Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

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2434 CANDLER RD DECATUR, GA 30032

Tourist

Latest score

May 20, 2026

City

Candler-McAfee

County

DeKalb

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.

May 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 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 stained linen in rooms 105 and 108

24 - openings to outside and physical facilities protected by tight-fitting doors, screening, or other means

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(3) - insect and rodent control-openings

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap under door in room 130

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(1) - floors, walls, and ceilings

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed walls stained in all rooms inspected. Observed floor unclean in room 130

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

Observed chemical bottles stored on the house keeping cart without proper signage/ identification

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 877 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 holes/stains on bedding and linen such as mattress pads, pillows, pillow cases, and mattress covers in rooms 118, 104 and 130

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 loose toilet seat in rooms 118 and 130. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(1) - floors, walls, and ceilings

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls stained in all rooms inspected. Observed debris and spider webs in windowsill. Observed spider web on walls in rooms in room 118.Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean

26 - ventilation provided and lighting adequate; guestroom kitchenettes/cooking facilities approved

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(3) - room ventilation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled AC filters in rooms 118 and 130

15 - ice from approved source; properly handled, supplied and stored; equipment approved/clean

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(8) - ice supply

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice buckets stored in rooms unclean to sight and touch with debris and one with a dead bug. in rooms 104 and 130. Scoops, ice buckets, and other ice handling equipment, shall be of easily cleanable material and construction. They shall be stored in a clean place and shall be kept clean

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 tubs in rooms with no anti-slip resistant in rooms 118, 130, 131 . Anti-slip tubs slip strips, appliqués, or slip-proof mats shall be provided in each bathing facility and shall be kept clean and in good repair

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

Observed chemical bottles stored on the house keeping cart without proper signage/ identification. housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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 one dead roach, one live roach, and one live spider in room 105. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the attraction, harborage or feeding of insects or rodents

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

Observed past due as the last treated fire-gas equipment was 10/9/2023. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. PIC must submit updated fire-gas equipment by 12/13/24

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 holes/stains on beddind and linen such as mattress pads, pillows, pillow cases, and mattress covers in rooms 105,107,108,104, 106, and 109. Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin

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: No

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

Observed tubs in all rooms not anti-slip resistant. Anti-slip tubs slip strips, appliqués, or slip-proof mats shall be provided in each bathing facility and shall be kept clean and in good repair

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 817 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

All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. PIC not able to provide gas-fired inspections. Facility has two weeks to provide gas-fired life safety inspections

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 cracked/ stained lamp shade or light fixture not working in room 106,110,114,129. Observed beer cans and trash in room 103

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 holes and or stains in bedding/ linen in rooms 103,106,110,114 and 129

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: Yes

Observed fountain with stagnant green water causing mosquito breeding

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 old doors, wood planks and other miscellaneous items stored behind dumpster. Advised to remove and prevent harborage conditions

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 bathroom door in disrepair in room 103. Observed toilet seat loose in room 129. Bathroom vents were soiled in room 129 and 114. No antislip in bath tubs room 106 and 110

14 - single service items placed in guestrooms or dwelling units commercially pre-wrapped

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(6) - single service items

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single- service items placed in a guestroom or dwelling units shall be commercially pre-wrapped to protect against contamination. Observed holes in the commercially pre-wrapped cups