North Druid Hills, DeKalb County

BRIARCLIFF APARTMENTS

7000 BRIARCLIFF GABLES CIR NE ATLANTA, GA 30329

Pool
Latest score
93
Aug 6, 2025
City
North Druid Hills
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.

Aug 6, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 933 violations

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) - Equipment shall be run such that pool water experiences complete turnover the minimum required times per day observed: flow rate was 120 gpm. Flowrate should be 138 gpm for this pool volume.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

13-184(e)(5) - Imminent health hazard if sanitary facilities are not functional or maintained observed: Both toilet & urinal in men's bathroom were not flushing/not operational. imminent health hazard.

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c) - The current inspection report must be placed in public view observed: most recent inspection report not posted

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 755 violations

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1) - Pool shall keep pH between 7.2-7.8. observe: pH was 6.6. imminent health hazard.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

15 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

13-202(d) - Pool shall have ring buoy with attached throwing rope observed: ring buoy had throwing rope unattached. Imminent health hazards corrected on site; CPO retied rope onto buoy.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) - Pool equipment shall be run such that pool water experiences complete turnover the minimum required times per day (4 times). observed: Flowmeter read 120 gpm for this pool. Flow should be 138 or higher. Recommended backwashing to boost flow.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) Cyanuric acid levels should not exceed 100 ppm observed: Cyanuric acid levels were 122 ppm. instructed CPO to drop water level by half and refill with fresh water. imminent health hazard.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k) - pool bathrooms at all times must be kept with an adequate supply of soap, toilet paper, paper towels. 13-184(c)(5) - imminent health hazard if pool bathrooms are not functional or maintained observed: Pool bathrooms had no toilet paper & men's urinal did not flush. imminent health hazard.

Jun 27, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 932 violations

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

13-190(a) Pools must complete a complete turnover of water every six hours. observed: The flow rate of the pool was 120 gallons per minute (gpm); flow rate should be at least 138 gpm to achieve required six-hour turnover for the facility. Spoke to the CPO about running pump at highest speed to achieve higher flowrate.

16 - pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pool peck's patio seating area had elevated and uneven surface. Recommended to CPO to correct as soon as possible to avoid tripping hazards.

Jun 6, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 754 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1)- Free chlorine levels should be at a concentration between 3-10 ppm observed: chlorine levels were between 2.42-2.52 ppm during test and retest. Chlorinator had been turned off for the morning, and CPO was informed that chlorinator must be on at all times.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) Pools must complete a complete turnover of water every six hours. observed: The flow rate of the pool was 70 gallons per minute (gpm), when flow rate should be at least 138 gpm to achieve required six-hour turnover for the facility. Spoke to the CPO about turning up pump speed or replacing pump.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a) &13-189(c)(4) Cyanuric acid levels should not exceed 100 ppm and should be tested once a week. observed: Cyanuric acid concentrations were 87 ppm; given high cyanuric acid levels at permitting, it is reasonably anticipated that levels would exceed 100 ppm after pool opens. Recommended to CPO to drain pool to reduce cyanuric acid levels.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(j)- All bathrooms should have covered & lined trash receptacles observed: Men's bathroom missing trash receptacle.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 951 violation

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four basis to obtain the minimum of one turnover every six hours. Observed the turnover rate still around 85, it should be at a minimum of 138.

Jun 20, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 951 violation

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four basis to obtain the minimum of one turnover every six hours. Observed the turnover rate as 85, it should be at a minimum of 138.

Jul 3, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 802 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): free chlorine shall be maintained at a concentration of no less than 3ppm at all times; I observed 1.90ppm COS to 5.83ppm

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): for a 60,000 gallon pool the flow meter should read 167gpm to achieve the required turnover for every 6hr; I observed the flow meter at 100gpm

Jun 30, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 745 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(g):an operable hard-wired, weatherproof telephone, with direct 911 access or capability, shall be readily available at all times within the pool enclosure; I observed the phone not being operable

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a)(7): an adequately sized flow meter shall be installed on the return line to accurately indicate circulation rate; I observed the current flow meter being to small for this pool's size with a max reading of 120 gpm

32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

13-187(c): a copy of the pool operator's certificate shall be conspicuously displayed near the operating permit; I observed the operator's certificate not being displayed next to the permit or in the pool area,COS

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-201(k): at all times an adequate supply of liquid soap, toilet paper and paper towels shall be provided and stored in the appropriate dispensers, I observed no toilet paper in the women's restroom

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

13-187(c); the operating permit shall be framed and displayed in a conspicuous place as close as the pool entrance as possible so that it is easily readable; I observed the permit not being displayed, COS

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 688 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c): free chlorine shall be maintained at a concentration of no less than 3ppm at all times; I observed 1.34ppm

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): For this 60,000 gallon pool, the minimum flow meter reading to achieve 1 turnover/6 hours is 166 GPM. Observed 85 GPM.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-196(a)(4): each skimmer shall have a properly designed and operating weir; I observed no weirs in any of the skimmers

32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): a copy of the pool operator's certificate shall be conspicuously displayed near the operating permit; I observed the operator's certificate not being displayed

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(m):The lettering shall be a minimum of 3/4” except as otherwise noted. Rules must contain at a minimum the 12 statements in the pool code on pg 42 for a pool. I observed 6 statements missing; and statements being the wrong font size and the bather load being the wrong number, gave the property manager a copy of the correct version marking the statements they did not have

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 each the men and women's section of the bathhouse; I observed no baby changing station in either bathhouse

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(i): a written copy of the Emergency action plan shall be located to allow for immediate access in case of an emergency: I observed the emergency action plan not in the pool area

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): the operating permit shall framed and displayed in a conspicuous place as close as the pool entrance as such that it is easily readable by the public at all times; I observed the permit not being displayed

May 26, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 923 violations

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 minimum required number of four turnovers per day, or one turnover every six hours. Observed flow meter reading at below minimum required turnover.

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. The lettering shall be a minimum of 3/4” except as otherwise noted. (Rules must contain at a minimum the 12 statements in the pool code on pg 42 for a pool) observed pool rules missing 4 or the 12 required pool statements.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

12-202(i) each pool facility shall have in place a departmentally approved Emergency Action Plan. Observed pool missing approved EAP.