Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Golden River Motel

1951 HIGHWAY 78 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Tourist

Latest score

Jan 6, 2026

City

Tallapoosa

County

Haralson

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 light in housekeeping room without shatterproof bulb. CA: PIC will replace with shatterproof bulb

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 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 holes in fitted sheet in room one. Observed stains on pillow cases in room one. CA: PIC will replace sheets

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: Yes

Observed missing tiles behind toilet in room one. Observed missing sealing around toilet in room one. CA: PIC will have toilet sealing repaired and tiles repaired/replaced

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 spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled. CA: PIC will label all chemical spray bottles with its contents

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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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 tiling around hot and cold shower dials broken. CA: PIC will have tiles repaired and seal around shower dials to prevent water damage in the shower wall

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 912 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 roaches in fridge and drawer of room 12. CA: PIC will contact pest control to increase visits and treatments for roaches

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

Observed stained linens in laundry room. CA: PIC will clean linens to remove stains or replace linens

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 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 insects in and around mini-fridge in room 2. CA: PIC will contact pest control to help manage pests

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 smoke detector in room 8 not functioning. CA: PIC will have smoke detector replaced and check all smoke detectors in the facility to ensure that they are functioning properly

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

Observed no mattress pad/covering on bed in room 8. CA: PIC will put a mattress protector on mattress

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 broken tiles around the toilet in room 4. Observed no shower head in room 8. Observed sink in room 2 leaking from the cold water handle. CA: PIC will replace broken tiles, install shower head, and fix sink leak

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.