East Ellijay, Gilmer County

STRATFORD MOTOR INN

79 MADDOX CIR EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Tourist

Latest score

Mar 30, 2026

City

East Ellijay

County

Gilmer

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.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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10 - permit and inspection report current and properly displayed; pic assigned

Regulation: 511-6-2-.05(7) - inspection posting

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report was not observed posted. Inspection report from 2024 was posted instead, PIC was instructed to post recent inspection report within viewing distance for the customer

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(6) - artificial light

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light fixtures not functioning properly in rooms observed (105, 106, 107, 208, 232, 225)

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 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

Annual gas-fired equipment inspection not provided for 2025. Owner states that they have had a difficult time getting someone to come and do the inspection. States that he has a company coming from Blue Ridge tomorrow. Please provide gas-fired equipment inspection annually

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 walls inside the bathrooms, sides of showers, and sinks with residue and build-up. Please wipe and disinfect walls, floors, sinks, etc after each guest visit.*Rooms noted with this: 111, 114, 122, 123, 125, 201, 220, 224, and 208

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 build-up of dust and matter on walls behind refrigerators, behind beds on walls, headboards, etc inside rooms inspected. Please detail and sanitize walls, headboards, etc after each guest visit. Rooms noted with this: 111, 114, 201, 208, 220, 123, 122, 125, 224

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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 DUST BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND FLOORING OF THE BED(S) IN ROOM 119. KEEP CLEAN AND FREE FROM DEBRIS

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

VENT FAN OBSERVED TO NOT BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN ROOM 218. REPAIR TO ALLOW VENT FAN TO TURN ON WHEN PROMPTED

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

VENT FAN OBSERVED TO NOT BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN ROOM 218. REPAIR TO ALLOW VENT FAN TO TURN ON WHEN PROMPTED

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 951 violation

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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