10demerits
ADMIRALS QUARTERS
18808 NAUTICAL DRIVE, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500010
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 8, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 8, 2014Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed a long wooden back drop to the back pool fence, creating a 35” foot hold. No permit action due to pool being pre-2010.
Inspection completed with CPO, Brochton Crawford
All permit compliance items corrected during inspection
Interlock tested and operational
5% Flow meter has been installed correctly and is approved
All clubhouse doors are self-closing / self-latching. Windows have 4” spacer screws installed.
CPO log records begin today
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set to 120gpm to 189gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction lines/drain covers. Flow greater than 200gpm is suction hazard.
Permit issued
#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) Replace missing weirs.
Observed one missing weir plate.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed a missing rubber stopper for the far side hand rail.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
Observed a 3” gap within 18 inches of the front entrance gate latch. CDI - Pool sign was screwed to the gate to make gap 1/2” or less.
May 2, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED
- PERMIT RESTRICTION: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set at 120 GPM to 189 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction lines/drain covers.
- CPO: Brochton Crawford present during operational permit inspection.
#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) Replace missing weirs.- Observed one out of four disrepair weirs. It attached but fall out when touching it. Repair or replace needed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.- Observed some lounge chairs measured at 4- 5ft at some spot. CDI- Items rearranged at the time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT RESTRICTION:
-Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set at 120 GPM to 189 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction lines.drain covers.
NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED.
NOTE:
- This pool # 500010, permit denied today due to following items on the inspection sheet.
- All items needs to be repaired/replaced, and ensure it is in good working condition.
- Contact EHS: 704-617-9777 or email for return inspection to obtain the operational permit.
- The pool shall remain closed until permit is issued.
- Return visit fee is $100. Need to be paid through the office: 980-314-1620 prior to inspection.
- CPO: Mason Marino present during inspection of operational permit
#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) Replace missing weirs.- Observed 3 missing weirs out of 4.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.- Observed the back side gate about 50/50 self-closing/self latching. Ensure to have it work properly a 100% self close/ self latch anytime when open and close.
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.- Observed windows in the club house that lead out to pool deck, can be opened wide and greater than 4”. Limit the access for windows to be opened no more than 4”.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.- Observed one of the double doors have some delayed time to self-closing/latching when opened. Ensure to have it work properly, self-closing/latching in timely manner.
Apr 29, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: All permit items on prior Q status have been remediated.
Flow was set at 2480 rpm, flow rate after backwash was observed to be 125gpm.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
no air gap on backwash pipe
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
verified doors are self closing/latching from clubhouse, windows on to pool deck secured such that they cannot open more than 4"
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
no hose bib available/adjacent to restrooms.
May 11, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
Lighting inspection will need to be completed prior to pool being permitted for night swimming.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed gap between 2 two slats at the rear of the fence, measured at 6". .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed foot hold - railroad ties along exterior of the fence. Measured 35" for the top of the foot hold to the top of the fence. Pool - fence was built prior to 2010
Observed opening under small wood deck leading to edge of lake. See picture. Repair recommended to CPO and Property Manager on site today.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter was stuck. CDI
Apr 27, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool operating hours are from dawn to dusk. Night swimming visit not required.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PH level at 6.8. Corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
#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 debris in skimmer baskets. CDI: cleaned during inspection.
Apr 14, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Kara Gilchrist present during the inspection.
Verified main drain, equalizer covers and pumps.
Seasonal permit issued.
Please notify me if this pool decides to have night swimming (704)840-9278.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.6 ppm. CDI - CPO corrected to 1.0 by the end of the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed gap between 2 two slats at the rear of the fence, measured at 6". CDI - CPO repaired and is now at 4".
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. bserved foot hold - railroad ties along exterior of the fence. Measured 35" for the top of the foot hold to the top of the fence. Pool - fence was built prior to 2010
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed plastic white strips on the pool deck either missing or cracked. Observed cement with small hole about 1-2" on the deck along the backside of the 5ft area of the pool. Repair the hole and replace the plastic white strips. Will follow up on the repairs in 30 days.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. Observed no backflow preventer on the hose bib.
May 12, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: “Due to COVid19 and public health responsibility, safe distancing and minimizing point of contact, inspection will not be signed as
agreement"
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH estimated at 5.0. CDI to 7.3
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Some light debris in pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Obseved landscape timbers creating step up outside many feet of fence, rendering it less than 36inches in ht.
Apr 12, 2019 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: CPO Kara Gilchrist was present during the inspection.
Night Swimming is not permitted.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.- Observed debris on the bottom of the pool. EHS cold still verify main drains. CPO will clean pool before opening up to bathers.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Observed ring buoy rope to be 44 ft. Pool ring buoy shall be 42 ft. CDI- CPO provided ring buoy rope at 42 ft.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Observed signage for emergency phone lacking a legible telephone number- CDI- CPO provided a legible call back number on the phone and sign.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
(.2512) - Provide back flow prevention. - Observed no back flow prevention device on the hose bib located on the pool deck.
Apr 12, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Ring buoy replaced during inspection due to damaged rope.
NOTE: Observed that club house doors open onto pool deck. Per Operator, Clubhouse doors remain deadbolted at all times. The only access to the pool deck is through the pool gates. If clubhouse doors are left unlocked or open, the doors must be alarmed. Today deadbolted doors were observed.
No violations for points.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Observed pool water to be slightly cloudy but main drains still completely visible.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed the FT of depth markers faded and will need replacing by next pool season.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. CDI-repaired.
Apr 5, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep furniture at least 6' from pool edge
Apr 17, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Permit will be posted online within 3 days at meckpools.charmeck.org.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Maintain PH levels at 7.2-7.8. Observed PH at 8.0. Corrected to 7.6 during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 end cap missing on ladder closest to gazebo. Replaced during inspection.
Apr 8, 2014 6 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Repair loose bolt holding the middle step of the ladder in the deep end.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Keep all chemicals off the floor in the pump room. Damage noted to walls in the pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.Non-shatterproof (glass) mirrors in the bathrooms.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ADMIRALS QUARTERS” or State ID 2060500010). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.