14demerits
LAKE MIST APARTMENTS
1124 LAKEMIST DR, Charlotte, NC 28217
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500319
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedMay 8, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 16, 2014Lower is betterMay 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 8, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Rafael Puello present. PDSC and permit restrictions/conditions verified:
Flow meter must remain operable not to exceed 104 gpm due to equalizer line cover flow restriction. Flow greater than 119 gpm exceeds main drains. Suction Hazards.
All critical items observed were corrected during today’s inspection by CPO.
Not permitted for night swimming. Permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed two loose ladder hand rails at both ends of 8 ft.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed throw rope tied to a residential ring buoy. CDI - CPO replaced with a USCG approved ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed throw rope measuring less than requirement of 30” ft. CDI - CPO corrected length.
#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 pool number not posted. CDI - CPO posted pool number.
May 16, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CPO, Raffaelle Puello
All permit compliance items corrected during inspection
Interlock tested and operational
CPO log records begin today
No Night Swimming Allowed.
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Not to exceed 104gpm due to flow restriction of equalizer line.
Permit issued
#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 “1124” listed as the address (office). 911 operator has “1120” as the address (pool). CDI - Sign was changed to the correct address during inspection.
Apr 23, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CPO, Rafael Puello.
Interlock tested and operational.
CPO will begin after permitting.
No Night Swimming Allowed.
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Not to exceed 104gpm due to flow restriction of equalizer line.
Permit denied due to:
.2530(f) Failure to provide a working emergency phone.
.2530(f) Failure to provide a callback number for the emergency phone.
.2530(a) Failure to provide a body hook with required screws.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
Observed a body hook with one screw missing.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Observed a Kings III box not working and a missing call back phone number.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool.
Observed no shower before entering sign.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Observed missing soap in the restrooms.
Apr 29, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed ph at 8.3
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap provided on backwash line. CDI, ph corrected to 7.5
Apr 25, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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. Incorrect address posted.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. KINGS III phone not audibly ringing back or answering once number dialed. Operator contact kings III they said not showing a signal. They are sending a technician out to look at phone.
#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.
Apr 17, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Signage for these items not provided.
#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. Pool number not posted.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Emergency phone not operable.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. Observed calcium chloride and other chemicals stored on ground.
Jun 26, 2023 18 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit.
No night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records kept in wrong month and incorrect cyanuric acid reading.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
Operator edited month, took CyA reading and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self-latching at time of inspection, sticking to magnalatch. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator adjusted to self-close, self-latch.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Chemicals stored on floor. No 3’ clearance around piping and equipment. Pool built 84. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built ‘84. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper, soap or hand drying in restrooms.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Restroom floor smooth, painted over, no drain. .2526(c) Restroom floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2526(c) Restroom floors shall be smooth to ensure cleaning and slip-resistant.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No drain in restroom floor. .2526(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
Jun 19, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Escilda Carpenter. Facility has no violations.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming visit is not required. Pool will close at 6p. Night swimming is not permitted.
#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 > 30ft. CDI: corrected to 30ft 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 deck clearance < 6ft due to lawn chairs. CDI: chairs relocated and moved to provide 6ft clearance.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2626(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool. Observed no shower sign posted. Sign was in pump room and will be posted before pool opens.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed restroom in need of thorough cleaning.
.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirror in restroom not shatterproof.
.2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet paper in restroom.
.2626(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in restroom.
Jun 8, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming visit required due to pool operating hours. Pool hours are from 10a - 8p. Night swimming not permitted.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Observed TA and CA not recorded for 2 weeks. According to operator pool was just resurfaced and TA and CA was not checked. CDI: by checking during 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 no rope attached to ring buoy. CDI: 30ft rope provided and attached to ring buoy.
#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 lawn chairs as close as 4 ft from pool edge. CDI: lawn chairs moved to side to provide 6ft deck clearance.
#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 back flow on hose bib.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap available in unisex restroom.
Jun 8, 2017 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pool closed and Immediate suspension issued for #3 and #15. "Pool closed" sign posted and gate locked. Contact Arlene Lawrence at (704) 617-3068 when all items are corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Maintain PH levels between 7.2-7.8. Observed PH < 6.8. (Immediate suspension issued).
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily check of main drains. Observed log book did not have a space to verify if operator was checking main drains daily.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmer baskets.
******Observed 3 pool skimmers present with 1 of the 3 filled in with concrete. Pool was originally constructed to have 3 skimmers for proper circulation. Being referred to senior who will follow-up on this issue.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope on buoy greater than 30ft of length required.( Immediate suspension issued).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck clearance < 6ft due to lawn chairs as close as 3ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no soap available in pool restroom.
Observed restroom in need of thorough cleaning.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide backflow preventer on hose used to fill pool.
May 12, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 29: Bathroom fixtures observed dusty/soiled. Insure that bathrooms are cleaned before opening.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed telephone with the address and phone number faded such that the numbers were inscrutable. Employee was able to re-print the number, address and dialing instructions during inspection.
May 19, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed toilet leaking in restroom. Repair.
Jun 16, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain weekly CA and TA records. Observed not weekly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Areas of pool floor estecially around main drains observed chipping up- repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain at least 6FT deck clearance. Observed <6FT in some areas,.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LAKE MIST APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500319). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.