6demerits
CHARLOTTE SWIM & RACQUET CLUB
1000 LOMAX AV, Charlotte, NC 28211
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500106
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 21, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 1, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 1, 2014Lower is betterApr 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 21, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE: SNACK BAR AREA IS EXISTING FENCE. FENCE >48' HIGH - DOES NOT NEED TO MEET HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR BARRIER. NIGHT SWIMMING RENEWAL NEEDED 2026 WILL BE VERIFIED BETWEEN DUSK TO DAWN AT A LATER DATE BY EHS (UPDATED SKETCH OF NIGHT SWIMMING CONDUCTED BY EHS TODAY). ORIGINAL NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL - 5/9/2023.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pool water pH measuring less than 6.8.
CPO added sodium bicarbonate during inspection and EHS observed pool water pH was within the proper range, measuring at 7.5.
Apr 9, 2025 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Snack Bar area is existing fence. Fence > 48” high. Does not need to meet height requirements for barrier.
Night swimming approved on 5/9/2023. Pool approved and within 3 years. Another night swimming visit will need to be conducted for 2026 pool season. Night swimming has been approved for today.
Inspection conducted with CPO Wayne Lowery.
#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. CDI: cleaning on site.
#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 skimmers. CDI- CPO cleaned skimmers.
#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 > 50ft long. CDI- CPO cut to 50ft.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. CDI: Pump basket on order.
Apr 4, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool okay to open. Permit and permit sticker provided.
Gate attendant is required at all times of operation at gate between the snack bar area and pool enclosure.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 6, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restrictions: EHS verified check valve for fill line as installed with asse 1013. Snack bar area is existing fence. Fence less than 48” off ground and does not need to meet height requirements for barrier -PER KR 2022. No night swimming until approved by EHS.
#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 dirt and leaf debris on pool floor and surface. CDI- CPO started to clean pool debris and EHS was able to see pool floor and main drains.
#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 minor debris in skimmers. CDI- CPO cleaned skimmers.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. - Observed 3ft ladder slip resistant material torn off.
#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 57ft long. CDI- CPO provided 50 ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. - Mirrors in restroom did not have documentation of being shatterproof.
May 17, 2022 26 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit to pool for return construction with GC Bull Pursley and Aquatech, Pat Hearne. Construction final passed pending completion of the floor in the family restroom at entry. Floor shall slope to drain. Given 30 days to correct or permit will be suspended.
Pool has TCO for building and electrical. Building - only exclusion is wading pool area and parking lot. Areas must remain inaccessible to the public. Electrical TCO is without lights on pool deck. Two lights are on backorder. Currently blocked off with cones outside of the required deck space.
Hold released in system.
Once gate/fencing at stair entry replaced, contact Health Department for a site visit for final approval.
Note: Snack bar area is existing fence. Fence is >48" off ground and does not need to meet height requirements. Approved existing.
Permit issued for no night swimming. If seeking night swimming, contact Health Department to schedule a return visit to verify sufficient lighting is present.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Diving boards with slip-resistant seal beginning to wear off. May require repair for 2023 operating season. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
Cap missing off handrail of one diving board. Replace cap. Does not seem to be a hazard.
No labeling on diving boards.
.2517(a)3 Provide labeling affixed to diving equipment.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Multiple areas on existing deck with damage. Patched during inspection. Monitor. Deck may require permanent repair prior to 2023 operating season. All areas with offsets >1/2" repaired during site visit.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Telephone not audibly ringing back. Phone switched during inspection. Dialing instructions, address and phone number on temporary signage. Ensure signage stays in place. Phone audibly rings back when dialed.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
No flow meter on sticker feeder. Install per NSF requirement. Sticker feeder is back-up chlorinator. Liquid feeder tested to detect flow.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet under filters. Appears to be through side wall of concrete walls. Monitor. Ensure no leaks. No leaks noted during the inspection.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap, paper towels or toilet paper in new construction restrooms. Provide soap, paper towels and toilet paper.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Fill line disconnected on pool deck and patched. Will be hard plumbed into pump room. Plumbing permits required with RTAP. Requires final prior to usage of fill line. Once finaled, contact Health Department.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
New family restrooms located outside of pool barrier with one floor not sloped to drain. Floor in restroom on main walkway to entry. Given 30 days to correct floor to slope to drain with slip-resistant seal. Intent to Suspend issued.
May 5, 2021 12 demerits · 4 violations
#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 leaf debris on pool floor.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint. Observed no safety rope at break. CDI - installed
#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 redundant gate to playground not to be self closing. Padlocked- mgt co only has key
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed wet floor in pumproom
Apr 13, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming has not been approved.
Facility has a second emergency phone on the pool deck that did not have the required phone number and address of the facility. The first phone had all the requirements. Both phones reached 911 and had correct information. The pool operator added the required information to the pool phone. Ensure that all emergency pool phones have the required information needed.
Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
#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 missing weirs to some of the skimmers. This was corrected and weirs were added.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed bobber in the flow meter not properly working. This was corrected and the pool operator repaired the meter.
Apr 23, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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.
#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 skimmers in need of cleaning.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate. Observed flow meter stuck. CDI flow meter repaired.
May 8, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swiming is NOT permitted.
Ensure lifeguard tubes are in good repair, replace if damaged not serving purpose.
Brandon Maddox Present 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 Observed missing, and broken weirs. Operator provided, and installed weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(b) Observed flag poll holes larger than 1/2 inch on deck not plugged. Operator set in placed the flag polls.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Observed flow meter not working, stuck. Operator adjusted flow-meter.
May 8, 2017 26 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Highly recommend a self closing, self latching main gate.
Pool operator stated that all gates remained locked except for the gate near the guard station. Guard be present at the entrance at all times pool is open to be in compliance.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Could not see the main drain today- Vacuumed during inspectipon so that all screws on the maindrains could be seen clearly.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed <1ppm chlorine. Increased in pump room and corrected before the end of the inspection. Both chlorine and pH were tested before end of inspection to ensure correction.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed no cap on the pool vacuum port. Secure cap placed on vacuum port during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no sign telling swimmers where the emergency phone is location. Sign placed on lifeguard room to correct today.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed the pump/chemical room wet today.
Apr 14, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 (a)(7) Gates shall be equipped with a self-latching, self-closing mechanism. The two exterior gates are not self-latching, self-closing. The front desk is staffed with a lifeguard responsible for checking membership credentials of patrons and back gate is locked during normal operating hours. Install self-latching, self-closing mechanism.
Apr 13, 2015 10 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one ladder missing its feet. Replace feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed offset/trip hazard greater than .5 inch. CDI-filled with quickcrete.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed broken bench in women's bath house.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed water fill spout extends more than 2 inches into pool.
May 1, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Keep pool floors clean; Observed pool floor stained in need of resurfacing.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHARLOTTE SWIM & RACQUET CLUB” or State ID 2060500106). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.