4demerits
CARMEL VILLAGE II
11056 RUNNING RIDGE RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500073
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 13, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJul 15, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 15, 2014Lower is betterMay 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 13, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
PERMIT RESTRICTION - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 84 gpm to 101 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction pipe sizing. Flow greater than 119 gpm is suction hazard.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder bumper missing.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet paper provided.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed restroom fixtures soiled.
Jul 23, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool for return construction and operating permit inspection. Pump room re-done in 2024 with new pump, filter and automated chemical controller. Plumbing re-run. Additional work done to repair the deck. Scope of Work - New waterline tile, plug EQ lines, new plaster, pavers on deck, re-bond pool around perimeter, new lights, damaged skimmers and piping replaced. Piping like for like. Skimmer replaced with Hayward SP1082. Viewed plumbing prior to covering.
Renovation of deck by Stan Eaves. Renovation of pump room by Blue Fin Pools. New barrier installed by different contractor.
Verified the following for equipment room.
1) Electrical permit for new pump - passed 4/3/2024.
2) New Pump - Hayward TristarVS HCP2500VSP, 2.7 THP. Flow at 92 gpm meeting permit restriction.
3) Blue white flow meter installed on 2" line with required inlet/outlet lengths.
4) Main drain, skimmer and return line - all 2" line.
5) ( 2) Aquastar A10RCFRxxx 2017 drain covers.
6) (4) Hayward SP1082 skimmers with EQ lines plugged in skimmer. Skimmers tied to 1.5" loop that T'sto 2" line back to pump room. Viewed during construction.
7) New Filter - Hayward HCF236.
8) 6 floor returns.
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 84 gpm to 101 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction pipe sizing. Flow greater than 119 gpm is suction hazard.
Construction final passed. Permit issued for no night swimming with permit restriction above.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One floor return in deep end missing screw. 3 of 4 present. Install screw in return.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier at front with 4" from ground to bottom of barrier at entry. Corrected during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture <6 ft from pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations.
Apr 19, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2022 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool not permitted for night swimming.
#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. Debris buildup in bottom of pool needs cleaning.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Missing bumper cap on one ladder.
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Observed ladder at a greater distance than 6 inches from the wall.
#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. Observed vacuum port able to be opened without a tool. CDI- Replace by CPO during the inspection.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. No signage provided upon arrival. CDI- Provided during the inspection by CPO.
Apr 29, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Not permitted for night swimming.
#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. Debris buildup in bottom of pool needs cleaning.
.2537 Pool coping in poor repair. Multiple areas of coping crumbling resulted in permit denial during previous visit. Most ares fully repaired except for approximately 24 inch area which was overlooked. Pool operator was able to complete patch process and fully repair all areas during visit. Due to age of pool additional deterioration will likely occur over the pool season. Operator should closely inspect coping throughout the season to ensure no hazards arise and ensure good condition prior to permitting in 2022.
#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. Skimmer baskets with accumulated debris need cleaning.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Missing bumper cap on one ladder.
Apr 7, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: .2537 (b) - Pool walls / coping in poor repair. Multiple areas of significant damage/deterioration present at pool edge/coping. Loose material and fill present falling into pool in some areas. Damaged areas must be repaired prior to permitting.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 2020 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Permit conditions:
“Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 138 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of 6.8. Corrected during inspection to pH of 7.7.
#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 some debris (sand) buildup on pool floor. Clean pool floor.
#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 cleaning needing to be done inside skimmers and on equalizer covers (algae buildup).
#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 new ring buoy rope longer than 33ft, which is what is needed. Corrected during inspection.
May 24, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed ph at 6.8. CDI increased to 7.8
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed deck with cracks and in need of repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Observed no lighting in pump room.
May 4, 2018 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Observed some cracking on pool deck and some debris in pool.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder bumper caps missing from a ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope at 30 feet 8 inches. CDI, operator provided rope at 33 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed furniture within 3 to 4 feet from pool deck. CDI, operator relocated pool furniture.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed incorrect emergency pool phone address and telephone number visible on emergency pool sign. CDI, operator corrected on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed light not working in equipment room. .2533(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed on backflow prevention device on hose bib.
Jun 29, 2017 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Letter starting to fade; make sure to refresh by next season.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing 2 weirs. Make sure to replace.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two loose ladder rails and one missing a cap. CDI TIghtened ladder rails.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Large cracks on deck bigger than .5 inch. Need to repair. Intent to suspend, 30 days to fix issue. Seats less than 6 feet from pool edge. Make sure to move out.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No sprare basket. Make sure to obtain one.
Jun 9, 2016 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Correct PDSC form. Pool closed
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool walls and tile are broken/cracked in multiple areas. Repair prior to 2017 season.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Noted areas on deck are cracking and are greater than 1/4 inch. Repair or regrout prior to 2017 season.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Need to provide ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE; CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. Within 30 days
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone is non functional. Facility must have a phone on site at all times for emergency situation.
Jun 19, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed severe etching on the pool floor with cracks. Keep pool floor and walls in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed the chairs too close to the pool. CDI- Chairs moved
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-Observed a leak from a pipe in the pump room. The floor is wet. Repair.-Observed the light out in the pump room. Keep operational.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed pipes in the pump room not labeled. Provide arrows on the pipes for direction of flow.
Jul 15, 2014 40 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: 13 - General Comment: Contrasting color band not to edge of step and faded so not 2" thick. Provide 2" constrasting band to edge of step by 2015 season. 15 - General Comment: Grab rope on ring buoy degrading. Replace within 30 days. 26 - General Comment: Provide arrows on piping for direction of flow. Post permit visible on pool deck. Intent to Suspend issued for #5, #9, #12, and #16. Replace ring buoy.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Acid and alkalinity not recorded weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor with cracks. Some black algae. Keep floor/walls in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
3 of 4 equalizer lines plugged. Corrected during inspection.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
4 ft wall depth marker not visible. Missing bottom of 4 and 3 1/2 ft deck depth marker not clearly visible. Provide depth markers at 4 ft wall and 3 1/2 ft deck. Intent to Suspend issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Floor return cracked and damage to overflow grate. Replace. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Front gate not self-closing. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to deck, pool furniture 4 ft to pool. Keep in good repair and maintain 6 ft clearance.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect address posted (Drive). Changed to road during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light burnt out in pump room. Keep operational.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose used to fill pool. Hose in pool upon arrival. Provide air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CARMEL VILLAGE II” or State ID 2060500073). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.