Helen, White County

AMERIVU INN & SUITES (TOURIST ACC)

8288 S MAIN ST HELEN, GA 30545

Tourist
Latest score
76
Oct 8, 2025
City
Helen
County
White
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 769 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 HOT WATER IN ROOMS 201 AND 227 EXCEEDING 120 DEGREES F. WATER IN ROOM 201 TEMPED AT 143 F AND WATER IN ROOM 227 TEMPED AT 150 F. THIS IS A HAZARD. HOT WATER IN ALL GUEST ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 F

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 THERE TO BE NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN ROOM 213. ALL GUEST ROOMS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES

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: Yes

NO PAPERWORK ON-SITE TO SHOW THAT THE ANNUAL GAS-FIRED INSPECTION HAS OCCURED. THE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT INSPECTION MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SHOW AT ALL TIMES, COPIES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE FRONT-DESK STAFF. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

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

Regulation: 511-6-2-.19(1) - food service establishment

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

KITCHEN OBSERVED TO BE SEVERELY NEGLETED CONDITION WITH ROTTING PRODUCE AND MOLD OBSERVED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. SEE FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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 COUCHES IN ROOMS 228 AND 229 TO BE HEAVILY STAINED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE CHAIR IN ROOM 213 IN THE SAME CONDITION. OBSERVED DAMAGED NIGHT STANDS IN ROOMS 221 AND 228. ALL FURNITURE MUST BE KEPT CLEANED AND IN GOOD REPAIR 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(6) - artificial light

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE TUB AREA IN ROOM 228 TO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 3 OF THE LIGHT BULBS WERE BURNT OUT. THEY MUST BE REPLACED FOR THE AREA TO BE PROPERLY LIGHTED

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 TO THE WALL BELOW THE SINK IN ROOM 213 AND 221, OBSERVED A DIRTY SHOWER AND TUB IN ROOM 227, WATER DAMAGE TO SINK CABINET IN ROOM 228. ALL TOILET/LAVATORY/BATHING FACILIY FIXTURES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR

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 VENT FANS IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED TO HAVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON THEM. ALL VENT FANS MUST BE CLEANED TO ALLOW FOR PROPER VENTILATION

32 - separate, structurally sound, clean, and in good repair: dryers vented and adequate lighting

Regulation: 511-6-2-.17(1) - laundry facilities

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM TO BE VERY DIM AND NOT GOOD. LAUNDRY FACILITY MUST BE ADEQUATELY LIGHTED AT ALL TIMES

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 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 HOT WATER IN ROOMS 218, 221, 223, AND 224 EXCEEDING 120 DEGREES F. WATER IN ROOM 218 TEMPED AT 124 F, ROOM 221 TEMPED AT 131 F, ROOM 223 TEMPED AT 140 F, AND ROOM 224 TEMPED AT 138 F. HOT WATER IN ALL GUEST ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 F. ADJUST HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AS SOON AS POSSBILE TO ALLOW FOR THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE BELOW 120 F

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: Yes

NO PAPERWORK ON-SITE TO SHOW THAT THE ANNUAL GAS-FIRED INSPECTION HAS OCCURED. THE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT INSPECTION MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SHOW AT ALL TIMES, COPIES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE FRONT-DESK STAFF. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

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 UNEVEN AND RAISED CARPET/FLOOR UPON ENTERING ROOM 223. THIS IS A TRIPPING HAZARD. FLOORS AND CARPET MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. REPAIR CARPET/FLOOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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 GROUT IN BATHROOM FLOOR BY BATHTUB TO BE IN DISREPAIR IN ROOMS 216, 218, AND 223 (HOLES AND CRACKED). FACILITIES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROUT MUST BE REDONE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING

23 - documentation and records available for inspection

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PEST CONTROL RECORDS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSEPCTION. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE AVAILABLE TO STAFF AT ALL TIMES AND PRESENTED TO HEALTH AUTHORITY UPON REQUEST

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 WALL UNDERNEATH SINK TO BE IN DISREPAIR IN ROOMS 221, 223, 224. MULTIPLE HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS. THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN TOP OF CEILING AND WALL AS WELL AS A CRACK ALONG CEILING BY BED AND ABOVE SINK IN ROOM 218. HOLE BEHIND DOOR IN ROOM 221 IS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. ALL ABOVE ITEMS MENTIONED MUST BE CLEAN, DURABLE, PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. CORRECT ALL ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 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 HOT WATER IN ROOMS 101 AND 204 EXCEEDING 120 DEGREES F. ROOM 101 TEMPED AT 133 F AND IN ROOM 204 TEMPED AT 144 F. HOT WATER IN ALL GUEST ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 F. ADJUST HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE TO ALLOW FOR THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE BELOW 120 F

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

NO PAPERWORK ON-SITE TO SHOW THAT THE ANNUAL GAS-FIRED INSPECTION HAS OCCURED. HE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT INSPECTION MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SHOW AT ALL TIMES, COPIES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE FRONT-DESK STAFF. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR TO CHECK FOR SAFETY CONCERNS

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 STAINS ON SHOWER CURTAINS IN BATHROOM IN ROOMS 101, 106, AND 204. OBSERVED LEAKING BATHTUB FAUCET IN ROOMS 101 AND 111. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. LAUNDER OR REPLACE SHOWER CURTAINS AND REPAIR LEAKS

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 DAMAGE ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE BATHROOM SINK COUNTER IN ROOM 106. ALSO OBSERVED UNPAINTED PATCHES ON CEILING IN ROOM 106. FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS SHALL BE OF SOUND CONSTRUCTION, PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 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

STAFF UNABLE TO PROVIDE PAPERWORK TO SHOW THAT THE ANNUAL GAS-FIRED INSPECTION HAS OCCURRED. THE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT INSPECTION MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SHOW AT ALL TIMES, COPIES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE FRONT-DESK STAFF. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR TO CHECK FOR SAFETY CONCERNS

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

VENT ABOVE THE JACUZZI IN ROOM 227 INOPERABLE. ALL BATHROOM VENTILATION MUST BE FULLY OPERABLE TO REMOVE ODORS AND VAPORS FROM THE HOTEL ROOM

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 INSTANCES OF DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BATHROOMS REPAIRED BUT NOT PAINTED. ALL SURFACES OF THE WALLS,FLOORS, AND CIELINGS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR. PAINT ALL REPAIR PATCHES AND RAW PLYWOOD