Augusta, Richmond County

BEST WESTERN PLUS dba GURU HOTELS LLC

1062 CLAUSSEN RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907

Pool
Latest score
74
May 6, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
12

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 6, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 745 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Phone not activated at time of inspection. Phone must be land line phone that can access local 911 system.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(a) - (a) a light, strong pole not less than twelve feet long including body hook.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach pole must be 12 foot minimum with shepherds hook attached (bolt) to end.

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (b) a flow meter measuring the rate of flow through the filter system with an appropriate range readable in gallons per minute (gpm) and accurate within ten percent actual flow shall be provided. the flow indicator shall be capable of measuring from

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flowmeter must be sized to pipe diameter. Current meter has no size indication on meter (labeled for residential use only).

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cyanuric acid (stabilizer) concentration must not exceed 90ppm during operation of pool (was much greater than 90ppm).

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post peak occupancy sign and hours of operation (peak occupancy=27).

Jun 5, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Installed "911" sign at phone, added bather load to sign at time of inspection.

Jul 12, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 851 violation

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Added chlorine tablets to chlorinator, opened valve to increase flow. Test chlorine in 4-6 hrs. Keep pool closed until free chlorine is 2.0 ppm or above. Will recheck by end of day.

Jun 17, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 794 violations

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

pH = 7.0

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Free chlorine >= 10.0., pump turned off at time of inspection. Chlorinator problem (top unable to be removed) at time of inspection.

19 - adequate turnover rate

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(a) - (a) the equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. the turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average wat

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flowmeter stuck.

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(17) - (17) a minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drinking fountain missing.

May 30, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 912 violations

19 - adequate turnover rate

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(b) - (b) turnover rates for pools by type listed below: type

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flow indicated is less than required.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Decrease cyanuric acid to below 90 ppm (now >100 ppm).

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 815 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No dial tone. Repair to access local 911.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine <0.5: free available and total <0.5 ppm. Free available chlorine level must be 2.0 ppm for stabilized chlorine.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pH less than 7.0; must be 7.2-7.8.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(a) - (a) a light, strong pole not less than twelve feet long including body hook.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach pole must be 12' in length.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(3)(h) - (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

"No Diving" must be in 4" letters, installed where depth 5' or less (on deck of pool).

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 803 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chlorine less than 1 ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pH less than 7.0

19 - adequate turnover rate

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(a) - (a) the equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. the turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average wat

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flow meter unable to read flow rate.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No dial tone. Repair to access local 911.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Free chlorine < 0.5 ppm.

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(c ) - (c) the pump, automatic disinfectant equipment, or other equipment necessary for continuous filtration and disinfection of the swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park attraction is not working or is unable to maintain adequate turnover rate.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no chlorine in chlorinator: add chlorine tablets to provide 2.0ppm minimum free chlorine.

18 - combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) disinfectant levels (a) free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Combine chlorine 2.0, shock pool.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.