16demerits
59TWENTY @ MONROE
5920 MONROE RD, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500329
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedMay 28, 2026
Inspections on record16
On record sinceJun 9, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 9, 2014Lower is betterMay 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2026 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Issued.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
Facility has a single main drain. SVRS is required. EHS verified CPO is testing SVRS 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 minor debris in skimmer baskets. CPO dumped skimmer baskets during inspection
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed one step on both ladders missing the slip resistant tread.
#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 at exterior entrance. Pool was built in 1973
#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 chairs and table within 6 ft of waters edge. Chairs and table were moved to provide 6ft of deck clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Observed chemicals being stored in pump room. Pool was built in 1973
May 18, 2026 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Re-inspection fee is required. Call Main office at 980-314-1620 when ALL 4 and 6 point demerits are corrected.
#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 log book not including section for checking main drains. Permit denied
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladders with one step missing slip resistant tread.
#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 return cover face plate missing. Permit denied.
#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 body hook measuring 141 inches which is less than 12ft. Permit denied.
#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 at exterior entrance. Pool was built in 1973
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed large crack/hole in decking near lounge chairs. Repair. Permit denied.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Observed chemicals being stored in pump room. Pool was constructed in 1973
May 21, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Re-inspection conducted with CPO Joshua Pineda present. PDSC information verified onsite. New safety vacuum release system (SVRS) installed and observed to be operable. Test dates and results recorded in chemical log record by CPO. No existing permit restrictions. All critical items from previous inspection observed in compliance during today’s site visit. Items observed today will not hold up permit.
Permit sticker issued. Pool is 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. Observed rocks and rusting on plaster.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
16 .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 at exterior entrance. Pre-2010 construction.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
REPEAT VIOLATION: .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter is not operational. Repair/replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
REPEAT VIOLATION:.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed hose bib missing its backflow preventer.
Apr 22, 2025 52 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Joshua Pineda and EHS Hope McIntosh. Permit denied. Items denoted holding up permit:
.2537(2) Observed trip hazards throughout pool deck.
.2530(c) Observed “No Lifeguard on Duty” signage measuring at 2.5” lettering and worn.
.2530(a) Observed rope for ring buoy not meeting requirement of 44”; rope length measured at 40”.
.2537(8) Observed fitting detaching at 9 ft end of pool.
.2539(b) SVRS observed to be non-operational during inspection.
Once corrected return visit fee may be paid to Environmental Health at 980-314-1620.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) Pools with single main drain or drains <36" apart shall provide a safety vacuum release system (SVRS) or other methods of preventing bather entrapment.
.2539(c) The operator of the public swimming pool shall test an installed safety vacuum release system using the methodology and at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer, and the test dates and results shall be recorded in the written records required by Rule .2535(11) of this Section.
SVRS not being tested and observed to be non-operational during inspection. -6-
#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 rocks and rusting on plaster. -4-
#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 heavy debris in skimmers. -4-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder at deep end of pool is very loose and leg of ladder missing it’s end cap. Install ladder to manufacturer’s instructions. REPEAT VIOLATION. -2-
#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 fitting detaching at 9 ft end of pool. -4-
#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 for ring buoy not meeting requirement of 44”; rope length measured at 40” during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION. -6-
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
16 .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 at exterior entrance. Pre-2010 construction. -4-
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed decking in front of ladder is damaged and sharp. Damaged area is approximately 8” around. REPEAT VIOLATION. -4-
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed “No Lifeguard on Duty” signage measuring at 2.5” lettering and worn. -4-
#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 phone number posted for emergency phone. CDI - Correct number verified and posted on signage. -6-
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter is not operational. Repair/replace. REPEAT VIOLATION. -4-
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed lightbulb in pump room is burnt out. REPEAT VIOLATION.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed hose bib missing its backflow preventer. -2-
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2625(j) Observed glass soap dispensers in restrooms. Replace with materials made of plastic or metal. -2-
May 24, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming. All other items in compliance by end of 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 rope for ring buoy that was too long. CDI: Rope shortened during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed that when Kings III provider attempts to connect to local 911, the transfer cannot be completed. A play back message of “This device has not been set up..” is said through the box. Phone is able to be called back to. CDI: Phone was repaired by technician remotely during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed lightbulb in pump room is burnt out.
Apr 18, 2024 38 demerits · 9 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) Pools with single main drain or drains <36" apart shall provide a safety vacuum release system (SVRS) or other methods of preventing bather entrapment. Observed no SVRS system in place on pool. PDSC form shows a Vac-Alert VA 2000 is installed. EHS observed installation area for Vac-Alert is capped off and Vac-Alert has been removed.
#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 3 missing weirs.
.2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed one weir stuck and unable to freely move.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. 1 ladder is very loose. Install ladder to manufacturer’s instructions. REPEAT VIOLATION
#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. Observed ring buoy where anchors are loose and rope is frayed and dry rotted.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed 2 doors on pool deck with no working alarms.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed decking in front of ladder is damaged and sharp. Damaged area is approximately 8” around.
#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. Observed no signage with aforementioned statement.
#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 no address or phone number posted for emergency 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 between backwash pit and bottom of pipe. REPEAT VIOLATION
Apr 24, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool permit denied due to main drains not being visible. Contact 980-314-1620 to pay revisit fee and schedule re-inspection.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. Pool is too cloudy to see main drains.
Apr 24, 2023 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. Clean debris out of pool.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. 1 ladder is very loose. Install ladder to manufacturer’s instructions.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter is not operational. Repair/replace.
#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 between backwash pit and bottom of pipe.
Apr 17, 2023 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied due to gate and pool pH. Contact Andrew Lee at 980-201-0602 when gate is repaired to proper standards and the pool pH is 7.2 to 7.8.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH measured 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. Clean debris out of pool
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder is very loose. Securely install ladder per manufacturer’s instructions.
#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. Rope length of ring buoy was 40 feet. CDI - Operator acquired 44 foot rope during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. Gaps of greater than 1/2 inch present around push bar at gate. Close these gaps to 1/2 inch or less within 18 inches of push bar.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not operational. Replace inoperable flow meter.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Label all piping and valves in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Provide air gap between backwash pit and pipe.
May 17, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming. Pool will close at dusk each day. Vac-alert system tested and functioning properly at time of inspection; main drain valve closed and pressure gauge on vac-alert immediately increased.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder loose and missing rubber bumper at bottom of rail. Repair.
#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. Rope measured 33ft; rule requires 44ft throw rope for this pool. CDI - Staff purchased new rope from local pool supply store; rope cut to 44ft.
#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. Two outside gates were not self closing or self latching. CDI - Both gates permanently closed; only access will be through the office.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Bobber in flow meter is stuck. CDI - 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. No true air gap; bottom of discharge line extends below the top of the flood rim.
May 23, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
#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 missing but was corrected during inspection
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
ladder (2) missing rail replace with new rail.
Jun 15, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed wiring that is not exposed but could be after the plactic weathers more or is torn. CPO states that there is no power to this but still recommend for facility to repair.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed the pool in need of vacuuming.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed the incorrect phone number listed on the board- corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed a stuck flow meter.
Jun 14, 2017 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed bent wiring box today were wires were present but no electrical was exposed. PIC states that the power is off to this box. Repair so that metal wires never show- no hazard today but it may become one once the covers wear down.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
After soda ash was added, the main drain could not be seen. Pool put on E status.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at <7.2 today. Soda ash added to correct.
Jun 3, 2016 22 demerits · 6 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Maintain weirs in place and in good repair. Observed 1 weir missing and 3 weirs inoperable. ITS issued. ITS expires on July 1, 2016.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders in good repair. Observed one step ladder with a loose foothold and another ladder not tightly secured to pool deck.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Maintain throw rope at 44 feet. Observed throw rope at 49 feet. Rope was adjusted to 44 feet during inspection.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Provide a sign that states "WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" when no lifeguard is present. Observed no sign posted. CDI- sign was posted during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Maintain flow meter in good repair. Observed flow meter non-functional.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide an air gap for the filter backwash. Observed an air break, not an air gap for the filter backwash.
Jun 16, 2015 22 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed records being kept but Alkalinity and cyanuric acid checked as tic marks, no number values. Use the liquid test kits, not test strips, and record the readings as numbers.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Observed no safety rope present in the pool. Rope was provided.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no throw rope or ring buoy. A 44ft. throw rope was provided.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed large area of chain link damaged. Observed gate not self-closing/self-latching. Observed gate latch to only be 48" from ground. I.T. S. Issued. Correct these issues.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed leak in pump room. Repair it.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no backwash line air gap.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no backflow preventer on hose bibb.
Jun 9, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no phone number listed on the 911 phone box for the designated location. CDI- phone number of the apartment complex was written on the sign above the 911 box by the address of the facility.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “59TWENTY @ MONROE” or State ID 2060500329). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.