Sandersville, Washington County

Villa South Motor Inn

725 S HARRIS ST SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082

Tourist
Latest score
95
Dec 8, 2025
City
Sandersville
County
Washington
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.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 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 light coming from around door frame in Rooms 219 & 233. 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

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 debris on floor in Room 233. Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, proper

14 - single service items placed in guestrooms or dwelling units commercially pre-wrapped

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(6) - single service items

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no bag in ice bucket for Room 233. Single- service items placed in a guestroom or dwelling units shall be commercially pre-wrapped to protect against contamination. Water glasses shall be inverted on a clean surface or covered with a single-service lid and other multi-use utensils shall be protected from contamination in a manner approved by the Health Authority

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed water temp at 128F in Room 257. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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 sink and faucet leaking in Room 147. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

Regulation: 511-6-2-.08(5) - toilet and bathing ventilation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mildew in shower of Room 147 and on floor of room 210. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture.

Increase cleaning efforts to prevent and control mildew

33 - housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(2) - housekeeping carts

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spray bottle with contents and no label on housekeeping cart. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water temp at 125 F in Room 257. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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 live insects in Room 149. Effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate the presence of rodents and flies, roaches, bed bugs, and other insects on the premises. Increase pest control efforts

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 excessive clutter of old room materials outside of the laundry area. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the attraction, harborage or feeding of insects or rodents

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 mildew in shower of Room 111, 147, and 150. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture.

Increase cleaning efforts to prevent and control mildew

15 - ice from approved source; properly handled, supplied and stored; equipment approved/clean

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(8) - ice supply

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed algae growth on chute of ice machine. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the use of existing self-service ice-storage bins may be continued, provided that the machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized

33 - housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(2) - housekeeping carts

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spray bottle with contents and no label on housekeeping cart. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed water temp at 136 F in rooms 257 & 259. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report was not displayed. The most recent tourist accommodation inspection report form shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in a public area such as the registration desk, where it can be read at a distance of one foot away

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 major faucet leak in room 210. Observed broken faucet fixture in room 134. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair

14 - single service items placed in guestrooms or dwelling units commercially pre-wrapped

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(6) - single service items

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no ice bucket in Room 257 and no bag for ice bucket in room 235. Single- service items placed in a guestroom or dwelling units shall be commercially pre-wrapped to protect against contamination. Water glasses shall be inverted on a clean surface or covered with a single-service lid and other multi-use utensils shall be protected from contamination in a manner approved by the Health Authority

33 - housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(2) - housekeeping carts

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed spray bottle with contents and no label on housekeeping cart. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed water temp at 132 F, 123 F, and 126 F in rooms 259, 235, and 232, respectively. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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 leaking faucet in Room 119. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair

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 contents and no label on housekeeping cart. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 885 violations

3 - hot/cold running water under pressure in all required locations of tourist accommodation

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(2) - hot water supply

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water temp at 165 F, 145 F, and 142 F in rooms 255, 244, and 242, respectively. n all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

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

Leaking bathtub faucet in Rooms 145, 147, & 151

17 - proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent fan not working in Room 125

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 under and beside door in Rooms 145, 151, & 255. 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

14 - single service items placed in guestrooms or dwelling units commercially pre-wrapped

Regulation: 511-6-2-.07(6) - single service items

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no bag in ice bin in room 125. Single- service items placed in a guestroom or dwelling units shall be commercially pre-wrapped to protect against contamination