16demerits
PARK AT FERENTINO, THE
8061 WOODSCAPE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500323
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedAug 6, 2025
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJul 14, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 14, 2015Lower is betterAug 6, 2025
Inspections & violations
Aug 6, 2025 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form and permit restrictions verified during today’s inspection: Maintain flow meter operable, flow must not exceed 100 GPM due to flow restriction of drain covers. All critical items corrected during today’s inspection with CPO Darryl McCain.
GC: Emergency phone currently accepting calls from only AT&T providers. EHS verified pool phone connects to emergency services, location and call back number. Property manager reached out to service provider and was advised that Kings III is currently porting the previous number. Property manager troubleshooted the issue remotely with AT&T during today’s inspection.
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH exceeding requirement. CDI - CPO brought pH down to 7.8.
#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 1 of 3 skimmers missing it’s weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder at 4 ft missing 2 of 2 rubber end caps.
#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 evidence of water damaged bag of bicarbonate stored on top of plastic container. CPO will dispose.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Jul 2, 2025 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form and permit restrictions verified during today’s inspection: Maintain flow meter operable, flow must not exceed 100 GPM due to flow restriction of drain covers.
Permit denied. Violation denoted holding up permit:
.2519 Pump not operating properly due to massive leak originating at floor drain and at bottom of sand filter resulting in poor circulation.
Once violation corrected, return visit fee may be paid to Environmental Health by calling 980-314-1620.
#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 1 of 3 missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder at 4 ft missing 2 of 2 rubber end caps.
#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. Throw rope exceeding required length of 38 ft. CDI - Throw rope cut to correct 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 incorrect call back number for emergency phone posted. CDI - Call back number verified and posted above emergency phone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2519. Pump not operating properly due to massive water leak originating at floor drain and at bottom of sand filter resulting in poor circulation. Maintain in good repair.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed water pooling on floor in pump room due to water leak at filter and pipe.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
May 14, 2025 46 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form and permit restrictions verified during today’s inspection. Permit denied. Items denoted holding up permit:
***Permit restriction: .2518(g) Observed flow meter not operating. Keep flow meter operational. Flow must not to exceed 100 gpm due to flow restriction of drain covers.
.2522(g) Observed slippery debris along edge of pool deck causing trip hazards. Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant.
.2528(a) Observed opening measuring over 4” between vertices in part of fencing across from 8 ft depth of pool and railing not in place large enough to be a hazard.
.2530(a) Observed severely damaged ring buoy with frayed rope and no throw rope available. Provide USCG approved ring buoy and throw rope measuring at 38”.
.2530(f) Observed emergency phone unable to connect to 911. Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Emergency number posted is incorrect as number is no longer in service. Verified new number is disconnected. Update signage with legible letters providing current pool telephone number.
.2535(1) Observed pH at 7.1. Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
.2535(4) Observed chlorine at 0.2 ppm. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Once items corrected, return visit fee may be paid to Environmental Health at 980-314-1620
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.2 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.1.
#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 accumulating in pool.
#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 accumulating inside of skimmers.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 of 3 missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed detached step to ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Observed ring buoy with severely frayed rope and no throw rope available.
#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". Observed opening measuring over 4.5” between vertices in part of fencing near pool at 8 ft depth and railing not in place large enough to be a hazard.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate near pump room not self-latching. CDI - Gate repaired during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant. Observed slippery debris along edge of pool deck causing trip hazards.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Kings III phone cannot connect to emergency dispatch services.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Emergency number posted is incorrect as number is no longer in service. Verified new number is disconnected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operating.
Jun 28, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Flow meter was 41 inches from the top and 11 inches on back. Flow was checked with backwash at 80gpm
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 weir stuck
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
ladder missing bumpers
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
throw rope cut to correct length
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
clean bathrooms
Aug 16, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. POOL CANNOT BE OPEN AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE SUNRISE UNLESS IT PASSES A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE POOL EVALUATED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING, PLEASE CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT AND PERMIT DECAL.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum fitting left in place. Fitting was removed and the cap was placed. -C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current specifications. Built prior to 2010. No permit action taken. Observed fence section not in place and other gaps large enough to be a hazard. -C.D.I. Fence section and gaps were corrected to no longer be a hazard.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Jul 28, 2021 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swimming has not been approved.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 7.0. This was corrected and the pH was raised to 7.3.
#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 damaged skimmer lid.
Observed entire round lid fixture at the deep end skimmer completely loose and can be easily pulled out of the skimmer well. The pool operator was able to secure the piece back into the wall.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed loose fittings on the ladders. This was corrected and the ladders were tightened down.
#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 length at 35ft. It should be 38ft. The rope was corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed the flow meter not properly working. This was corrected and the flow meter bobber was properly loosened and is now correctly bobbing.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Observed no air gap to the backwash discharge.
Apr 18, 2019 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Non night swimming. Pool will close at dusk.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Ring buoy is not USCG approved. CDI - CPO purchased and provided new USCG approved ring buoy from local pool supply store.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy with rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Throw rope is freyed and likely to break during use. CDI - Rope replaced.
#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". Some screws holding vertical portions of fence are missing causing vertical members to fall to one side and creating 6 to 8 inch gaps in fence. CDI - All vertical members secured with screws.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Bobber in flow meter stuck. CDI - Flow meter repaired by maintenance during the inspection.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Discharge line is directly plumbed with no air gap. Site glass is provided.
Jun 6, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Ring buoy showing signs of wear and tear. Insides exposed in three places. Replace when further damaged.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool shall be free of floating debris in the weir baskets. Observed two frogs and debris in the weir baskets at the beginning of the inspection. CDI- PIC cleaned out weir baskets. -4-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrails shall be in good repair. Observed loose handrail at the steps and right handrail at the pool ladder loose. -2-
Jun 8, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 14, 2015 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Observed EQ line covers to protrude 2.5"-3" into the pool. Objects may only protrude 2" or less. Correct this before the 2016 season.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 ladder to be missing 1 rubber foor. Replace it.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 47ft. long. It was corrected to 38ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence to have gaps larger than 4". Fence was built in 1981.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no proper "WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" on pool area. Provide sign with at least 4" letters for the whole warning phrase.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no "shower" sign.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no soap or paper towels in bathrooms. Observed hot water to be at least 115F. It shall be no hotter than 110F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PARK AT FERENTINO, THE” or State ID 2060500323). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.