Helen, White County

ECONOLODGE (TOURIST ACC)

11 EDELWEISS STRASSE HELEN, GA 30545

Tourist
Latest score
77
Apr 22, 2026
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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 776 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

HOT WATER IN ROOMS 201, 205, 207, 213, AND 215 ALL TEMPED BETWEEN 130-134 F. THIS IS TOO HOT AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE BURNS. HOT WATER IN ALL GUEST ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 F. ADJUST HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE ASAP 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 GAS FIRED INSPECTION FORM ON RECORD/FILE THAT SHOWS THAT THE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL. INSPECTION FORMS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE AND READILY AVAIABLE UPON REQUEST

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: Yes

OBSERVED A GALLON OF MILK INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER FOR GUESTS. MILK SHOULD BE COMMERCIALLY PRE-PACKAGED IN SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FURTHER VIOLATIONS ARE NOTED IN THE FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT FOR THIS FACILITY

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 DIRTY AND RUSTED PARTS INSIDE THE MINI FRIDGES IN ROOMS 201, 205, 207, 213. OBSERVED A LAYER OF DUST ON ALL MINI FRIDGES IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED. ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE DRESSER SPACE THAT THE FRIDGE IS LOCATED IN TO BE FULL OF DUST, GRIME, AND OTHER DEBRIS IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED. ALL FURNITURE IN THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR

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 ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON BATHROOM FAN COVERS IN ALL ROOMS THAT WERE INSPECTED. ALL FIXTURES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY THAT PREVENTS BUILD UP

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 OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE AT THE BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF THE DOORS IN ROOMS 201, 207, 213, AND 215. ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRANCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS BY TIGHT-FITTING DOORS, SCREENING, OR OTHER MEANS

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 719 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

HOT WATER IN ROOMS 101, 103, 107, 109, AND 113 TEMPED AT 130 F. THIS IS TOO HOT AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE BURNS. HOT WATER IN ALL GUEST ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 F. ADJUST HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE ASAP 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 GAS FIRED INSPECTION FORM ON RECORD/FILE THAT SHOWS THAT THE GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. ALL GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL. INSPECTION FORMS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE AND READILY AVAIABLE UPON REQUEST

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: Yes

OBSERVED A GALLON OF MILK INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER FOR GUESTS. MILK SHOULD BE COMMERCIALLY PRE-PACKAGED IN SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

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 DIRTY AND RUSTED PARTS INSIDE THE MINI FRIDGES IN ROOMS 101, 103, 107, AND 109. ALSO OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN ROOM 107 IN DISREPAIR. INSIDE MICROWAVE PANEL IS OFF AND RUST CAN BE SEEN. REPLACE MICROWAVE AND CLEAN FRIDGES

28 - beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO MATTRESS PADS ON BEDS IN ROOMS 103, 107, AND 113. MATTRESS PADS MUST BE PROVIDED 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 ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON BATHROOM FAN COVERS IN ROOMS 101, 103, 109, AND 113. ALL FIXTURES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY THAT PREVENTS BUILD UP. REMOVE BATHROOM FAN COVERS AND CLEAN THEM 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 HEAVILY RUSTED SHOWER CURTAIN RODS IN ALL ROOMS INSPECTED. BATHING FACILITY FIXTURES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE OR CLEAN BATHROOM SHOWER CURTAIN RODS

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 A STRONG CAT URINE LIKE SMELL IN ROOM 107 THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE ROOM. ROOMS MUST BE VENTILATED PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE ODORS

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 SSEVERAL ROOMS IN DISREPAIR. ROOM 103 - HOLE BEHIND DOOR IN ROOM 103. ROOM 107 - FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SINK IS MISSING A FLOOR PANEL AND THERE IS AN UNPAINTED PATCH ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. ROOM 109 - HOLE IN WALL IN BATHROOM SINK AREA BELOW LIGHT SWITCH ROOM 113 - HOLE BELOW THE LIGHT VANITY AND BASEBOARD IN BATHROOM CORNER BY BATHTUB HAS A HOLE/IN DISREPAIR

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 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

No gas fired inspection form on record/file that shows that the gas-fired equipment has been inspected within the last year. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified individual. Inspection forms must be kept on file and readily available upon request

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(3)(d)4 - bed and breakfast-prohibited food practices

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a gallon of milk inside reach-in cooler for guests. Milk should be commercially pre-packaged in single service containers to prevent contamination

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 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

NO EVIDENCE ON RECORD THAT GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSPECTED IN THE LAST YEAR

28 - beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered

Regulation: 511-6-2-.14(6) - bed, bedding, and linens

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO MATTRESS PADS ON ANY INSPECTED BEDS

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

DOOR CONNECTING 119 TO ADJACENT ROOM IS KNOCKED OFF HINGES. ROOMS 103 AND 119 HAVE DAMAGE AND CHIPPING TO WALLS