Helen, White County

HOFBRAU RIVERFRONT HOTEL (TOURIST ACC)

8949 N MAIN ST HELEN, GA 30545

Tourist

Latest score

Apr 29, 2026

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 846 violations

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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 THE 200'S BUILDING TEMPING AT 155 F. THIS IS TOO HOT AND CAN CAUSE BURNS. NO ROOMS IN THE 200'S BUILDING CANNOT BE RENTED UNTIL THE WATER HEATER IS ADJUSTED FOR THE TEMPERATURE TO BE BELOW 125 F.

WATER HEATER WAS TURNED DOWN WHILE INSPECTORS WERE PRESENT. INSPECTORS WILL RETURN IN THE MORNING TO VERFIY THAT THE TEMPERATURE HAS DROPPED

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 THE MINI FRIDGES IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED TO BE DIRTY AND RUSTED. THE CONDITION OF ALL APPLIANCES MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE OR CLEAN MINI FRIDGES

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 THE AC UNITS IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED TO BE DIRTY, DUSTY, AND ACCUMULATED WITH DEBRIS. ALL AC UNITS MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

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 OLD MATTRESSES AND OLD WOOD WHICH HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE STRUCTURE STORED IN THE ALLEY WAY BY THE LAUNDRY ROOM. ONLY ARTICLES THAT ARE NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE STORED ON THE PREMISES

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 GAPS IN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS TO THE OUTSIDE IN ROOMS 203 AND 214. OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS

31 - barrier adequate, gate locked, and installed properly; warning sign posted, procedures and log maintained

Regulation: 511-6-2-.16(2) - swimming pool barrier

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THE GATE TO THE POOL WAS ABLE TO BE OPENED. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A PADLOCK, DUE TO THE MECHAINSM OF THE GATE, IT WAS ABLE TO BE EASILY OPENED ANYWAY. THE POOL MUST BE LOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 951 violation

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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 GAS-FIRED INSPECTION ON FILE TO SAY GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. DOCUMENTS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR HEALTH AUTHORITY TO VIEW

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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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 GAS-FIRED INSPECTION ON FILE. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY

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(2) - continental breakfast-general

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FOOD SERVICE ITEMS CANNOT PASS THROUGH AN ACTIVE BATHROOM. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION

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

STAIRS BY BRIDGE SWAY WHEN WALKED ON. ALL WALKWAYS, STAIRS, ETC. MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAINED

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

LIGHT IN BATHROOM OF ROOM 215 INOPERABLE. ALL PARTS OF THE TA FACILITY MUST BE WELL LIGHTED

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

ROOM 213 HAS A GAP UNDERNEATH THE AIR CONDITIONER LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. ALL EXTERIOR GAPS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 787 violations

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8 - annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

GAS FIRED INSPECTION MUST BE ON FILE FOR ANY EQUIPMENT THAT USES GAS. THE GAS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY

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

FOOD SERVICE ITEMS CANNOT PASS THROUGH AN ACTIVE BATHROOM. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION

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

FURNITURE IN SEVERAL ROOMS STAINED AND/OR DIRTY. FURNITURE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR

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

BALCONY/HALLWAY ALONG 200 ROOMS NOTED TO BE VERY DIRTY AND IN POOR CONDITION. ALL WALKWAYS, HALLWAYS, AND GROUNDS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

AN OFFENSIVE ODOR WAS NOTICED IN 201, 203, AND 205. ROOM VENTILATION SHALL BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT ANY ODORS, MOLD, RESIDUE, ETC

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, WINDOWS, AND DOORS ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR OR CLEAN. ROOMS 201, 203, AND 205, AND 304. ALL OF THESE MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE ON HOUSE KEEPING CART UNLABELED. CHEMICALS MUST BE LABELED