Panthersville, DeKalb County

GULF AMERICAN INN

3700 FLAT SHOALS RD DECATUR, GA 30034

Tourist

Latest score

Nov 10, 2025

City

Panthersville

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.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 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 live and/ or dead roaches in rooms in all rooms inspected

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: Yes

Observed holes and/ or stains in drapes in rooms 111, 112,237,209. Observed microwave and cooler unclean and/ or rusted in rooms 111,209 Observed table with burn/ hole in room 201 Observed missing handle on drawer in room 209

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, debris and/ or holes in linen in all rooms inspected

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 faucet loose in room 237. Observed loose toilet seat in room 111. Observed sinks unclean in rooms 112, 237,209

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 bathroom vents unclean in rooms 209, 111. Observed bathroom vent not functioning properly in room 237

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ac filter in disrepair in rooms 111, 112

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 with no anti slip in all rooms inspected

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 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: Yes

Observed tear in chair in room 112, Observed chair unclean in room 207, Observed microwave in front lobby soiled with food debris

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, debris and/ or holes in linen in all rooms inspected

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 Mutiple cracks that could potential be tripping hazards on the walkway on the 2nd floor. Observed trash on grounds at the time of inspection

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled and/or missing AC filters in all rooms inspected

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 with no anti slip in all rooms inspected

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 856 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 sofa chair stained, chipped desk, unclean refrigerator and knob missing on dresser in room 217. Observed stain on desk and stains on sofa chair in room 201. Observed stains on sofa chair in room 212, Observed dresser drawer off track, refrigerator unclean in room 118

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, debris and/ or holes in linen and or mattress in rooms 112,118, 217,201

22 - approved leak proof containers covered, in proper location, clean, and maintained; collection adequate

Regulation: 511-6-2-.12(2) - garbage and refuse containers

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 6 trash cans in breeze ways with no lids

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: Yes

Observed gap under or on side of door in rooms 217,201,112,118,224

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled/ and or in missing AC filters in rooms 118, 224, 112

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 no anti slip in tubs in rooms 224,217,201,212

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 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 stains, debris and/ or holes in linen and or mattress in all rooms inspected

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: Yes

Observed gap under or on side of door in rooms 212,234, 116,134,119

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled/ and or in missing AC filters in rooms 116,134,119,212, 201