ROCKMART, Polk County

Polk Motel

1601 ATLANTA HWY ROCKMART, GA 30153

Tourist
Latest score
87
May 7, 2026
City
ROCKMART
County
Polk
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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: Yes

Observed no pest control contract for facility. Owner said they do not have a pest control contract and pest control company has not come in months.

CA: Effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate the presence of rodents and flies, roaches, bed bugs, and other insects on the premises. Pesticides shall be applied only by a licensed professional.

PIC stated he will contact pest control company to come out

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(2) - grounds free of litter

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grounds with litter and clutter present throughout.

CA: Grounds, including spaces beneath buildings and trailers, shall be kept clean and free of litter.

PIC will ensure grounds are clean and free of litter

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 room 123 have a long term guest and bathroom had not been routiney cleaned and sanitized.

CA: A tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

PIC will ensure bathrooms are cleaned at minimum every week for long term guest

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: No

Observed exterior doors of rooms 129 and 136 with visible daylight coming through the door.

CA: Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects by tight-fitting doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means.

PIC will ensure doors have weather stripping applied and that no daylight is visible

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 in rooms 121 and 136 with no anti-slip surface or mat.

CA: Anti-slip tubs slip strips, appliqués, or slip-proof mats shall be provided in each bathing facility and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

PIC will ensure all tubs have an anti-slip surface or mats

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

6 - premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

Regulation: 511-6-2-.13(2) - insect and rodent control-records

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Owner advised he does pest control himself, I advised this was not an option that was available in accordance with our permit as discussed on the previous visit. Advised service contract must be established and utilized within the next two weeks. He asked what would happen if he didn't do this and was advised it could lead to permit suspension

27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hole in chair in room 128

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 posted

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 room 125 had long term guests and bathroom had not been routinely cleaned and sanitized as required at minimum of every 7 days

19 - anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed tub in room 122 and 135 without proper anti-slip surface or mats

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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 inspection for gas fired equipment not available/ explained requirements

27 - all furniture, waste receptacles, draperies, carpets; clean, and in good repair, considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed night table drawer damaged in room 126

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: No

Observed gap in door in room 126/ advised applying weather stripping to doors

19 - anti-slip tubs/showers, slip strips, mats or appliqué products provided and in good condition

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed tub in room 126 without proper anti-slip surface

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 dressers, night tables in disrepair. CA: Discussed having replaced

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 area around motel with excess accumulation. CA: Discussed cleaning up areas

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 in rooms 129 and 131 without proper anti-slip surface. CA: Discussed with manager about adding mats or strips

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 dressers, night tables in disrepair. CA: Discussed having replaced

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 rooms 121, 125, 129 and 130 without proper anti-slip tubs. CA: Discussed with manager about adding tub mats or strip tape

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.