Chickamauga, Walker County

ECONO LODGE

118 GENERAL BUSHROD JOHNSON AVE CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707

Tourist
Latest score
79
May 7, 2026
City
Chickamauga
County
Walker
Inspections
8

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: 7910 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 ROOM FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. CA: MUST KEEP ALL FURNINSHINGS/APPLIANCES SUCH AS MICROWAVES, SMOKE DETECTORS IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN. CB: PIC WILL WORK TO HAVE REPAIRED WITHIN 72 HRS

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: ONLY ARTICLE NECCESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE STORED ON THE PREMISES (HOMEMADE STORAGE CABINET) CA: ONLY ARTICLE NECCESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE STORED ON THE PREMISES

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.04(1)a - permit display

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED: INVALID PERMIT POSTED. (UNDER WRONG OWNER NAME) CA: PERMIT OF CURRENT OWNER MUST BE VALID AND PROPERLY DISPLAYED. CB: PIC WILL PROVIDE APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY OF NEW OWNER WITH 72 HRS

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED: MOST RECENT INSPECTION NOT POSTED. CA: MOST RECENT INSPECTION MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES

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: EXHAUST FAN COVER NOT CLEAN IN ROOM 204. CEILING IN SHOWER AREA IN ROOM 111 NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND SHOWING SIGNS OF MOISTURE DAMAGE. CA:ALL TOILET ROOMS AND FIXTURES INCLUDING CEILINGS SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. CB: PIC WILL HAVE REPAIRS MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS. CB

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 MOISTURE DAMAGE ON CEILING IN SHOWER AREA IN ROOM 111. CA: SUFFICIENT VENTILATION SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PREVENT ODOR, MOLD, MILDEW, AND MOISTURE. CB: PIC WILL WORK TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.12(3) - garbage and refuse container cleaning

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED: ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY FOR THE OPERATION BEING STORED OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER. CA: AREA SURROUNDING STORAGE CONTAINERS (DUMPSTERS) SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORDERLY./ CB: PIC WILL WORK TO HAVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS REMOVED FROM PREMISES

23 - documentation and records available for inspection

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED: NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS SHOWING ALL ITEMS REQUIRED IN T.A. RULE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. CA: PEST CONTROL RECORDS FOR THE LAST 18 MONTHS MUST BE KEPT ONSITE LISTING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: AMOUNT AND CONCENTRATION OF PRODUCT USED, NAME OF PRODUCT USED, DATE AND LOCATION OF APPLICATION, APPLICATION METHOD, PEST TARGETED, NAME OF APPLICATOR. CB: PIC WILL HAVE RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION WITHIN 72 HOURS

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 OUTER OPENINGS (EXTERIOR DOORS) NOT PROTECTED AGAINST THE INTRUSION OF PESTS (LIGHT VISABLE AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR). CA: ALL OUTER OPENINGS SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRANCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS BY TIGHT FITTING DOORS. CB:PIC WILL WORK TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED: AC UNIT FILTER NOT FREE FROM ACCUMALATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. CA: ALL VENTILATION FILTERS SHALL BE CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS CB: PIC WILL WORK TO HAVE CLEANED WITHIN 72 HRS

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

STRONG EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE DAMAGE IN SOME OF THE ROOMS/BATHROOMS/CEILING AREAS. HAVE THESE AREAS INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE DRYWALL OR THE CEILINGS IN THE ROOMS. BE SURE THAT THE TUBS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE FACILITY ARE NOT LEAKING PRIOR TO REPAIRING ANY CEILING DAMAGE ON THE LOWER LEVEL

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 DAMAGED DOOR WITH FACE PEELING OFF IN BATHROOM. PIC WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE DOOR. BASE BOARDS IN ROOM 212 RIPPED OFF OUTSIDE RESTROOM

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 885 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: No

OBSERVED ROACHES IN ROOM 108 (THROUGHOUT THE ROOM), BEHIND THE BED, NEAR THE BASEBOARDS, BEHIND THE FRIDGE, AND IN THE BATHROOM. CALL PEST CONTROL IMMEDIATELY FOR ASSISTANCE, AND DO NOT RENT OUT THIS PARTICULAR ROOM UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED

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 DAMAGE IN SOME OF THE BATHROOMS/CRACKED TUB IN ONE BATHROOM/WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS/JOINTS BETWEEN SOME OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM PREVIOUS WATER ISSUES. REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY TUBS WITH CRACKS SO WATER CANNOT DAMAGE THE ROOMS BELOW/ESPECIALLY ROOMS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE FACILITY. REPAIR ANY CEILINGS/WALLS WITH EVIDENCE OF WATER DAMAGE FROM PAST LEAKS. CAULK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CRACKS NEAR TUBS OR SINKS IN OR NEAR THE BATHROOM FACILITIES

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

STRONG EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE DAMAGE IN SOME OF THE ROOMS/BATHROOMS/CEILING AREAS. HAVE THESE AREAS INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE DRYWALL OR THE CEILINGS IN THE ROOMS. BE SURE THAT THE TUBS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE FACILITY ARE NOT LEAKING PRIOR TO REPAIRING ANY CEILING DAMAGE ON THE LOWER LEVEL

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 SEVERAL ROOMS WITH DAMAGED WALLS/CEILINGS, ESPECIALLY IN THE BATHROOMS DUE TO WATER DAMAGE/OR ELECTRICAL/WIRING MODIFICATIONS. CA: ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A MANNER WHERE EVERYTHING IS SEALED WITH NO HOLES/GAPS/ OR CRACKS WHERE PESTS CAN ENTER. REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DRYWALL WHETHER CEILING OR WALL RELATED IMMEDIATELY. REPAIR/REPLACE/CAULK ALL BASEBOARDS NECESSARY IN ROOM 108 NEAR THE ROACH INFESTATION

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 STRIPS OR METHOD TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM SLIPPING IN THE SHOWERS. INSTALL OR MAKE AVAILABLE ANTI SLIP MATERIALS TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING INJURED OR FALLING UPON ENTRY INTO THE SHOWERS/TUBS

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM NOT WORKING. CA: PIC HAS ORDERED NEW MOTOR AND WILL HAVE REPAIRED BEFORE ROOM IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

35 - electrical work and materials in compliance; grounded and weatherproof outlets, properly located power lines

Regulation: 511-6-2-.18(6) - eletrical supply

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED TWO SMOKE DETECTORS (ROOMS 218,214) BLOCKED OR WITHOUT POWER. CA: PIC REMOVED BLOCKAGE FROM SMOKE DETECTOR AND REPLACED BATTERIES

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 daylight coming out from around doors leading outside. Doors need to be tight fitting to protect against insects and rodents. CA: PIC to replace door seals until doors are tight-fitting and no daylight can be seen

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 soil buildup and debris under, on, and around the couches in rooms 215 and 211. CA: PIC will retrain cleaning staff to include behind and underneath pullout bed/couch

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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 a tub in one of the rooms and a towel rack in disrepair, a piece of the tub had become dislodged from the tub and was showing the insulation underneath. Towel Rack was hanging off the wall held up by only 2 screws. :CA PIC to repair these items as soon as possible

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.