Helen, White County

ALPINE VALLEY INN

749 BRUCKEN STRASSE HELEN, GA 30545

Tourist

Latest score

Jun 18, 2025

City

Helen

County

White

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.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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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 DUST ACCUMULATED IN BATHROOM VENT FANS IN ROOMS 208, 211, 213, AND 205. VENT FANS MUST BE CLEANED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND ALLOW FOR THE BATHROOM TO BE PROPERLY VENTILATED

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 WALL BETWEEN A.C. UNIT AND WALL IN ROOM 213 THAT ALLOWS LIGHT THROUGH. ALSO OBSERVED GAPS IN LOWER CORNER AND ALONG DOORS IN ROOMS 111, 113, 213, 211, 208, AND 205 THAT ALLOW LIGHT TO SHINE THROUGH. OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROTECTED BY TIGHT-FITTING DOORS, SCREENING, OR OTHER MEANS FOR INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL

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 FRAMES IN ROOMS 108 AND 213. OBSERVED SCREW HOLES IN WALL BESIDE BED IN ROOM 111. WALL BELOW A.C. UNIT IN ROOM 113 IS IN DISREPAIR. PAINT PEELING OFF WALLS IN BATHROOM IN ROOM 208 AND DENT IN WALL IN ROOM 211.

OBSERVED DENTS/HOLES AND UNPAINTED PLASTER ON WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK COUNTER IN ROOMS 111, 113, 213, 211, 208, AND 205.

FACILITY MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE

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 UNLABELED CHEMICAL ON HOUSEKEEPING CART. CHEMICALS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABLED FOR SAFETY

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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9 - food offered in compliance with tourist accommodation permit or food service permit; appropriate bed and breakfast or continental breakfast operations and menu; proper food temperatures; handwashing and no bare hand contact

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed half-gallon jug of milk in continental breakfast cooler. All continental breakfast foods must be commercially packaged in individual servings

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: No

Observed damaged chairs and mini-fridges. All furniture on the property must be in good condition

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

All unnecessary debris must be removed from the premise to prevent harborage of pests

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed damaged door frames and unpainted repair patches on the walls/ceiling in several rooms. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be kept in good repair

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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9 - food offered in compliance with tourist accommodation permit or food service permit; appropriate bed and breakfast or continental breakfast operations and menu; proper food temperatures; handwashing and no bare hand contact

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Continental breakfast must be provided in compliance with DPH regulations. Observed milk served in 1/2 gallon jugs. All items must be individually commercially packaged and require no prep by staff

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grounds observed to have accumulations of debris and discarded items/equipment. Any equipment stored as replacements must be organized and orderly and any trash or equipment must be discarded

25 - floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rooms 109, 209, 211, 212, and 214 have unpainted patches in the bathrooms. All walls must be maintained in good condition

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice bin observed in a dirty condition. Maintain clean at all times