4demerits
800 CHEROKEE ASSOCIATION
876 CHEROKEE ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28207
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500005
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedApr 16, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJun 4, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 4, 2014Lower is betterApr 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 16, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool is open for 2026 season.
No night swimming.
No permit restrictions.
Missing fitting. However Operator had an extra fixed.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Missing a fitting. However Pool operator had an extra and replaced fitting. Corrected
Apr 24, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Note: New picket fence has installed - 2024. Permanent repair to barrier near gates has been completed. New Address - 876 Cherokee Rd.
No permit restrictions.
No night swimming
Inspection conducted with CPO Pierce Sawyer.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed skimmer baskets with debris. CDI: cleaned during inspection.
Jul 26, 2024 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool with Pierce Sawyer and Reese Rencher for construction and operating permit inspection.
Scope of Work - Deck replaced. Fence replaced. New drain covers and new plaster. New depth markers installed. Construction passed. Gate handle measures 41" from ground to top of handle. Meets ADA requirement. Construction passed. Holds released in system.
Note - fire pit with glass and table with glass on pool deck. Could not verify as tempered glass. Removed from deck during the inspection.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Permit Restriction - Fire pit with glass not permitted on pool deck.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some rust staining around lights in pool. Ensure stainless steel used in light fixtures. Brush/eliminate staining from pool wall to ensure 50% light reflectance is met.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
New barrier installed. Additional barrier replaced in between site visits. New barrier with <45" from smaller panel to larger panel horizontals. Facility added permanent "temporary" cover over lower horizontal until fence company can replace mesh on full fence. Pictures provided.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
No flow meter on chlorinator. Provide flow meter per NSF approval. Existing chlorinator. If ever replaced, provide flow meter per NSF requirement.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at pump. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
Backwash line does not direct water into pit. Angled to left of floor drain. Recommend moving backwash line to go directly above pit so not to get the floor in the pump room wet.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Drain missing cover in middle of pump room. Provide cover for floor drain in pump room to eliminate hazard.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in pump room without backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention device.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in restrooms. Pool built in 1976. Original construction. Provide hose bib and floor bib.
Apr 7, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 95 GPM
No night swimming permitted
Pool hours will be from dawn til dusk per operator.
Main drain covers will expire on May 31, 2022. Approval to permit given by Supervisor (Tim). Pool operator will provide PDSC for install of main drain covers.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored. Pool wall and floor are stained. Cleaning and some repairs are needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Observed firewood stacked outside of fence providing foot hold. Pre -2010 construction. No permit action required.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate that was not self-closing. Pool operator corrected during permit.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed areas of pool deck that may provide trip hazard. Repair areas of deck with caulking to provide a slope to prevent trip hazards.
Apr 30, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool plaster stained.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed firewood stacked outside of fence providing foot hold. Pre-2010 construction. No permit action required.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed light not working.
May 20, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine reading 0 ppm at start of inspection. CDI - ppm raised to 3.0 by end of inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed electrical box <45" to top of fence. *No permit action due to pre-2010 construction*
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed multiple cracks throughout concrete deck. Repair/replace as necessary.
May 16, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool Plaster is stained
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
No bathrooms at pool. Furthest unit is more than 300'
May 10, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several areas of deck in disrepair. r
Jun 8, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 3 1/2 FT depth marker to be faded on top ledge of pool. ITS issued.
May 31, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 11, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope dry rotted.--CDI replaced
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed warning no lifeguard present signs with lettering less than 4 inches. Sign shall have 4 inch lettering and shall say "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY"--ITS issued
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed shower with break in pipe and turned off. Repair shower.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed fill spout extends more than 2 inches into pool.
Jun 4, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Repeat: Color bands on steps in excess of 2" from step edge. Maintain a 2" color band at the steps edge or no greater than 1" from edge. INTENT TO SUSPEND ITEM.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope at 40'. Maintain at 38'. COSJoan Fisher and Eric Clinard present.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “800 CHEROKEE ASSOCIATION” or State ID 2060500005). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.