26demerits
KIMBERLEE, THE
1300 REECE RD, Charlotte, NC 28209
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500304
Latest result26 demerits
Last inspectedMay 22, 2026
Inspections on record16
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 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 22, 2026 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restrictions:
Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 gpm due to main drain and equializer line Cover Flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
Night Swimming NOT permitted.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH was 8.0. CDI PIC adjusted 7.4
#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 and debris on pool floor. CPO started the cleaning process 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 some debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps. Observed handrail unsecured. CDI PIC secured handrail
#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 in fence greater than 4” X 4”. Pool built before 2010.
.2528(b) Decorative cut-outs on fence and/or gate shall not exceed 1.75 inches. Observed wall of concrete fencing with decorative cutouts greater than 1.75”
#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 multiple lounge chairs closer than 6 ft to pool edge. CDI PIC moved chairs.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Observed pump “room” located outdoors without a ceiling, umbrella is covering the pump. Pool was constructed in 1965.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. .2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. - No structure around pump and filter area. Umbrella installed over pump. Per state, construction of pool is 1965 and this is approved.
Apr 23, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow not to exceed 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
No night swimming
Inspection conducted with CPO Nalkus Mincer.
#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 and debris on pool floor. CPO started the cleaning process during inspection.
#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 rubber caps missing from ladder and escutcheon plates missing on handrail of pool. CDI: all provided during inspection by CPI.
#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 longer than 39ft. CDI- CPO provided rope at 39ft.
#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 two signs for emergency phone posted. One of the sign had the incorrect pool phone number. CDI: incorrect pool sign with phone number was removed and correct phone number posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Observed pump “room” located outdoors without a ceiling, umbrella is covering the pump. Pool was constructed in 1965.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. .2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. - No structure around pump and filter area. Umbrella installed over pump. Per state, construction of pool is 1965 and this is approved.
May 15, 2024 6 demerits · 2 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 algae on pool walls and floor. CPO started the cleaning process during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Observed pump “room” located outdoors without a ceiling, umbrella is covering the pump. Pool was constructed in 1965.
May 24, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming. Permit Restriction - flow meter must remain operable. Flow not to exceed 119 GPM due to drain Cover Flow restriction.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. .2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. - No structure around pump and filter area. Umbrella installed over pump. Per state, construction of pool is 1965 and this is approved.
#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 used for pool and pool deck without proper backflow prevention device.
May 22, 2023 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not approved. Permit has been denied. Provided an updated PDSC form prior to permitting. CPO stated a re plaster has been completed. EHS observed aquastars to be 2017 A10cfrXXX for main and EQ. Permit denial form also submitted by EHS.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. - Permit denial item. EHS observed main drain and EQ drains to be aquastar 2017s (A10RCFRXXX) with a blue dot. PDSC available to EHS states installed in 2019 for main drain and 2021 for EQ. A new PDSC form approval by regulatory authority is required prior to permitting.
#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 longer than 39ft. CDI- CPO provided rope at 39ft.
Apr 22, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool does not have a standing pump structure enclosing the pump area, pool has pump covered with an umbrella. When/if pool is remodeled or updated, a bona fide, freestanding structure to serve as a pump room must be added and meet all relevant code requirements.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
deck chairs and other furniture located closer than 6' from pool edge. Moved during inspection.
Jul 2, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 deck chairs around pool obstructing walking space. CDI - Pool chairs were moved to provide 6ft of walk space.
Apr 30, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming has not been approved.
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.
#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 cleaning needed to the pool. The floor and main drains were still easily visible. Have cleaned.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure.
Observed 911 sign sun faded and not easily visible. This was corrected and a new sign was posted to indicate where the pool phone is located.
May 24, 2019 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not doing night swimming. Pool hours are from dawn to dusk. Night swimming not permitted. No night swimming visit is required.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PH at 7.1. CDI: corrected to 7.3 during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one rubber end cap missing from ladder.
#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 rope length < 39ft. CDI: corrected to 39ft during inspection.
#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 walking space < 6ft around pool due to lawn chairs. CDI: lawn chairs were moved back during inspection.
#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 phone number posted was incorrect. 911 stated that phone number provided was not the number they had listed that was being called from. CDI: phone number 911 listed was written in on phone during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Provide at least one sink and toilet for residents and guests if furthest unit is more than 300 feet from the pool at hotels, motels, condominiums and apartments. Observed only restrooms available were for condiminiums > 300ft away from pool.
Apr 3, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed contrasting band on steps weathered and worn. Correct by 2019 pool season. Permit for 2019 will not be issued without correction.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
pH of pool initially registered 7.0. Brought up to 7.2 while on site.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Ladder rungs more than 6" from wall
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. No pump room present.
May 12, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection entered under re-inspection dated 5/12/17. Pool went from Q status to A status. Reference re-inspection dated 5/12/17 for inspection results.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 12, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Alex Clay was present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed Tuesdays and Thursdays not filled out for water quality parameters and main drain checks. Ensure all water quality parameters and main drain checks are being done daily.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder on 7FT pool end loose.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope 50 FT long. CDI- CPO cut rope to 39FT.
EHS also observed buoy starting to become weathered. REPLACE BUOY.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several chairs and tables less than 4FT from pools edge. CDI- CPO moved all items to greater than 8FT.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump equipment in an open area near the pool. All equipment must remain in an enclosed weatherproof structure with a minimum ceiling height of seven foot.
Jul 6, 2016 22 demerits · 5 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Provide approved PDSC documentation to the Health Department, use only approved fittings for main drain coverings and equalizer lines. The facility does not have an approved PDSC form. Observed a Paramount SDX Retro covering installed on an equalizer line. Permit immediately suspended.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders in good repair. Observed pool ladder without rubber endcaps installed. Observed the ladder not secured to the cement.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Maintain throw rope connected to ring buoy at 39 feet. Observed throw rope at 48 feet. CDI- rope was cut to 39 feet during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain a 6 foot unobstructed walkway around the pool deck. Observed furniture within 3 feet of the pool deck. CDI- furniture was moved during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Maintain a flow meter on the filtered water line. Observed no flow meter installed.
Jun 22, 2015 16 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Clean pool floor and wall.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Replace missing cap on base of ladder.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep a six feet clearance on pool deck around pool.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no flow meter on equipment. The only meter present was for chlorine.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide a back flow prevention device on hose bib located in enclosed area of pump/filter.General Comment: Monitor pH closely.
Jun 27, 2014 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued (2) (3)6- General comment Paramount SDX Retro covers equalizer protrude >2in with mounting ring.22- General comment- Emergency phone box needs to be distinguished.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine observed at 0.0ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH observed at <6.8. Maintain between 7.2-7.8
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder end cap is observed missing.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 6FT deck clearance not maintained.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no flow meter and chlorinator is not operating.
Jun 26, 2013 8 demerits · 4 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room is actually not a room. Equipment is located outdoors. Chemicals are under a umbrella
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Filter backwash less than 2 inch air gap
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower sign missing
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No pool restroom provided
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KIMBERLEE, THE” or State ID 2060500304). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.