Dalton, Whitfield County

Best Western Plus Dalton

715 COLLEGE DR DALTON, GA 30720

Pool

Latest score

May 29, 2026

City

Dalton

County

Whitfield

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.

May 29, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 942 violations

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15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(3)(h) - (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3ft depth marker at steps must be flush with deck.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (c) the same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “pool risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Pool rules sign inadequate. Update pool rules sign. Add sign stating "1st aid kit located at front desk".

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 774 violations

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6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No chlorine in pool. Min is 2.0 and max is 10.0ppm. Do not open pool until chlorine is within required parameters.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3ft depth marker at steps must be flush with deck.

12 - grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ladder loose. Tighten ladder.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Pool signage inadequate. See pages 87-89 in regulations for pool signage requirements.

Jun 3, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 735 violations

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6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine level too high. Keep chlorine between 1.5-10ppm.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3ft depth marker at steps must be flush with deck.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Skimmers missing weirs. Replace weirs.

12 - grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tighten ladder at deck.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace emergency phone sign at emergency phone. "No lifeguard on duty" sign must be in 4" lettering. Pool rules sign inadequate.

Jun 27, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 961 violation

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15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

"3" depth marker must include "FT" and be installed flush with the deck.

Jun 10, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 708 violations

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1 - barrier: pool enclosed/fencing in compliance

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(11)(a) - (11) barriers. all outdoor swimming pools and spas shall be enclosed by a barrier to prevent entry to the pool area when the pool is closed. (a) the top of the barrier shall be at least forty eight inches above grade maesured on the side of the bar

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace plexiglass at pool gate side of fence to keep small children from climbing fence.

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Place address inside pool phone case.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine too low. Must be 2.0 ppm minimum. Keep 3-5 ppm. Max is 10.0 ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

pH a little high. Keep 7.2-7.8. Ideal is 7.4-7.6.

19 - adequate turnover rate

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(a) - (a) the equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. the turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average wat

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flow meter is stuck. Ensure flow meter is working properly.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

"3" depth marker on deck at pool steps missing "FT". Replace with appropriate tile.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Skimmers missing flow regulator valve.

12 - grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure

Regulation: 511-3-5-.06(3)(f)1. - 1. handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tighten ladder.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Replace "FT" 3 deep marker must be flush w/ deck.

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CPO for pool. Must have w/in 30 days. If pool is about to be closed for season then must have CPO before opening pool next year.

Jul 31, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 961 violation

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15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

Regulation: .06(3)(e) - markings

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replacing missing "3 ft" depth marker at pool steps on deck. Replace "FT"

Jul 19, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 852 violations

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5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(h) - (h) absence of required lifesaving equipment on the deck or an emergency phone;

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

emergency phone not working. repair emergency phone

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

chlorine low. minimum is 20ppm