4demerits
CANDLEWOOD TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUMS
4700 OLD LANTERN WAY, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500063
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 12, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceJun 26, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 26, 2013Lower is betterMay 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 12, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT RESTRICTION: FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. FLOW SHALL NOT EXCEED 104 GPM DUE TO EQUALIZER FLOW RESTRICTION. SUCTION HAZARD. MAX FLOW OF DRAIN COVER IS 119 GPM.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed one missing endcap on one of the three ladders.
Replace missing endcap on ladder.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Observed three bags of calcium chloride stored directly on the floor in pump room.
CDI CPO removed bags of chemicals off of the floor.
May 23, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 104 gpm due to equalizer flow restriction. Suction Hazard. Max flow of drain cover is 119 gpm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Fill in small cracks around pool
#20 · Premises: caution signs posted at hot water spas −4
.2532(16) Provide signage requiring a shower for each user before entering the spa and prohibiting oils, body lotion, and minerals in the water.
New shower sign corrected during inspection
#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.
Need backflow preventer in pump room
May 22, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at .5ppm. CDI chlorine raised to 2ppm
#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) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. Observed plug in equalizer line. Plug pulled to allow flow
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed pool deck with cracks that are not large for a trip hazard but should be filled before they become an issue.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed no backflow prevention on hose Bibb near chemical/equipment room.
May 12, 2022 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
Pool hours will be from dusk til dawn per pool operator.
65 GPM
#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 pool floor and pool walls. Repair areas of pool floor that are damaged. Pool operator will clean pool floor.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Access gate was not self-closing at start of inspection. Repaired by Pool operator during permitting.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Repair several cracks in pool deck. Observed plants and dirt coming up through areas of pool deck. Some cracks near pool wall may become trip hazards if not repaired.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. No air gap provided for backwash in pump room.
May 28, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: CPO Eric and Alex were present during the pre permit pool inspection. No signature occurred due to covid19 pandemic. Issuance of the pool permit does not negate meeting requirements of executive order 195 or subsequent orders in effect unless such orders are rescinded or suspended by another applicable order. No night swimming shall occur until another visit is made by the regulatory authority for approval.
#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 sand, dirt and leaf debris on pool floor. EHS could still see pool floor and verify main drain covers. CDI- CPO started to clean pool floor during the inspection.
#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 throw rope 34ft. long. CDI- CPO provided throw rope at 36ft.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Observed flow meter broke during the inspection. CDI- CPO provided a new functioning flow meter by the end of the inspection.
#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 hose bib for pool without a back flow prevention device.
May 21, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed small damage on concrete siding. Repair/replace as necessary.
Apr 10, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 911 Phone was in working condition and spoke with 911 dispatcher. Dispatcher stated he could hear me just had a lot of static.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool has some chipping around surface could use some new plaster
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
depth markers could use some touch up paint but are visible.
depth markers are peeling off side walls could use some new adhesive
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
fill cracks around pool currently not trip hazard but could as time goes
Aug 16, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed emergency phone functioning.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 11, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed slight concrete damage near one of the skimmers on the pool deck.
Observed the No Diving Markers on the pool deck faded, items were in process of being filled in during visit, completed during inspection.
Allie Neal was present for inspection, report emailed after completion.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope observed too long at time of inspection, cut down to mandated 36 feet during inspection.
Apr 25, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535 Swimming pool pH mus be maintianed between 7.2 and 7.8. Water tested at 7.1. CDI - Corrected to 7.2 during the inspection.
Apr 21, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 9. Depth, and No Diving markers starting to fade. Repaint Depth and No diving markers.
**PDSC form needs to be updated prior to permit issuance.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope starting to fray. Replaced during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors not shatter proof
Apr 20, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: #9 Deck markings are starting to fade. Re-stincle depth markers and no diving markers
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing weirs were replaced during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Check coping around pool deck. Grout areas greater than 1/4 inch.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Ensure that correct life guard signs are posted. Corrected with adding the correct sign.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Provide vacuum breaker on hose Bibb at shower hose.
Apr 29, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming prior to installation, proper operation, and autorization of pool lighting system.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
General Comment: No night swimming until lighting is installed and approved by the regulatory authority.
Jun 26, 2013 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: *************INTENT TO SUSPEND ISSUED**************
--Two depth markers missing in deep end
--Warning No Lifeguard sign not posted
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markings on the inside of the pool in the deep end are missing
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency telephone did not have the number posted on the sign. It was corrected before inspection was complete.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope was greater than 36ft. Rope was cut to 36ft before inspection was complete.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
No Lifeguard on Duty sign in 4" letters was not posted on inside of pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals: Soda ash needs to be kept in dry area off the ground
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower before entering pool sign was not posted
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CANDLEWOOD TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500063). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.