Clarkston, DeKalb County

THE ELLIS APARTMENTS

1500 POST OAKS DR CLARKSTON, GA 30021

Pool
Latest score
85
Jun 5, 2026
City
Clarkston
County
DeKalb
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.

Jun 5, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 852 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1) The free-chlorine in all parts of the pool shall be maintained at a concentration of no less than three parts per million (3ppm) at all times. Observed the free-chlorine reading at 0ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1) The pool shall be maintained in an alkaline condition at all times with pH level between 7.2-7.8. Observed the pools pH reading at 8.1.

Jun 24, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 942 violations

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-205(b)(1) The pool's turnover rate was 9.3 hours

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(c)(4) Deck shower did not have any hot water

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 6313 violations

4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(6) The pool's water must be clear enough to see the pool's bottom

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1) The chlorine level in the pool was far too low

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-197(a) The chemical feeders were empty, and did not seem to be operational

9 - filter: approved, maintained and operating

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) the filters did not appear to be working

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(d) The shepherd's hook was disassembled and not ready for use.

36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No recordkeeping documentation was able to be produced when asked for.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) The flowmeter was not working

35 - operator facility inspections performed; written documentation

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No daily log was produced when asked

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-196(a)(4) The skimmers were poorly maintained and packed with debris

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The last inspection record was not on the premises and was not able to be produced when asked.

24 - piping identified and marked

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-191(a) None of the piping in the pump room were labled correctly

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(c)(3) There was no hot water in the in restrooms. The restrooms were also being used for storage as well.

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(b) The deck showers had no hot water, and there was debris clogging the drain.

Apr 16, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 748 violations

2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202: pool must have self-closing, self-latching gates. -gate facing the tennis courts does not self latch.

4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): water shall be clear enough to see the main drains at the deepest part of the pool. -water very cloudy and discolored.

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-2\189(c)(1): chlorine shall be kept between 3 ppm and 10ppm at all times when pool is open. -fcl was measured at 0.16ppm.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(d): pool buoy ring needs to be tied to a rope. -no rope observed

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a)(7): functional flow meter must be installed. -flow meter not working or flow was too low to move the marker.

13 - float line in position

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(l): float line must have floats spaced no more than 7' apart. -no floats on float line -CPO said the ordered replacements

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k): toilets need toilet paper.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202: EAP is missing fecal incident section.

Jul 19, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 802 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine was less than the specified requirement. Chloring level was corrected on site. First reading: 2.19 Second reading: 4.66

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pool had a turnover rate of 100gpm which did not meet the required number of turnovers according to code.

Sep 25, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 824 violations

4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(6): at all times shall the water be of such clarity that the main drains are clearly visible from the deck. The water was very cloudy and the main drains weren't visible.

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(m): safety rules and regulations shall be easily readable and shall be conspicuously posted in the pool area. A paper with the proper signage has been issued to them.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(c)(3): tempered water shall be between 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and shall be provided in each bathroom. There is no warm water.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(j): an adequately sized, covered, and lined trash receptacle shall be provided in men's and women's sanitary area. There were not any trash cans where the toilets were.

Sep 1, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 783 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): free chlorine residual must be between 3.0-10.0ppm. It was tested at 0.17ppm and 0.18ppm.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): the equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty four hour basis to obtain the required 4 turnovers per day. GPM was at 85 and needs to be at 194.

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(m): safety rules and regulations shall be easily readable and shall be conspicuously posted in the pool area. A paper with the missing highlighted statements has been issued.

Aug 17, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 748 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(g): an operable hard-wired weathered phone shall be placed in the pool area and working.

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): the free chlorine must be between 3.0ppm-10.0ppm. It was recorded at 0.06ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): the pool shall be maintained between 7.2-7.8. It was recorded at 8.3

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-197(a): the water in each pool shall be continuously treated with a disinfectant agent. Water leaking from chlorinator all over equipment room floor and causing a strong chlorine odor.

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) the equipment shall be continuously on a twenty four hour basis and be placed on the return line. The flowmeter needs to be replaced.

13 - float line in position

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(i): a float line shall be installed across the pool where depths exceed 5 feet. There was not a float line

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k): a minimum of 1 diaper changing station for babies shall be provided in men and women's bathrooms

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-198(a): the equipment room shall be adequately lighted there is no lighting in the equipment room