6demerits
RETREAT APTS AT MCALPINE CREEK, THE
9141 FISHER`S POND DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500357
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedOct 18, 2023
Inspections on record8
On record sinceJun 19, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 19, 2014Lower is betterOct 18, 2023
Inspections & violations
Oct 18, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed fence and gate to not be up to current spec. Pool built prior to 2010. Gates that are not used for foot traffic must be kept locked or chained. Foot traffic gates must be fully self-closing and fully self-latching. Observed some gaps greater than 4 inches through or under the fence. No permit action taken.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND WILL BE ISSUED THE PERMIT. PERMIT EXPIRES 10/31/2023. PERMIT DECAL ISSUED. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE.
POOL MAIN DRAIN COVERS WILL EXPIRE IN FEBRUARY 2024. THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH MAIN DRAIN COVERS THAT ARE PROPERLY RATED FOR THE FLOW OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE COVERS.
#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 pole to be 11 feet 3 inches long. New pole with attached body hook was obtained. New pole is correct. CDI.
May 24, 2023 40 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Status code only allows changes between A and W. Pool did not passed inspection and will need a reinspection completed. See visit sheet.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm Chlorine had a reading of 0.0ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. PH reading observed at 6.6
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. No records being kept currently.
#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 left inside of the surface skimmers.
#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. Observed ladder greater than 6 inches away from the pool wall.
#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 two inlets covers missing.
#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 at 50 feet. Rope was cut to 30 feet during the inspection.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible. Body hook pole was adjustable. Replace pole used for body hook.
#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. Pool furniture observed too close to pools. Move to meet clearance space needed.
#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(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Observed blown bulb in chemical/equipment room. Observed damaged walls and ceiling. Repair damaged ceiling.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
Observed restrooms in need of additional cleaning. Observed glass mirrors.
May 8, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope at 33 feet. CDI, throw rope corrected to proper length while on-site.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed back side access gate not self closing / self latching. CDI, gate repaired while on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed light not working in chemical room..2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed hose bib missing backflow prevention device.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet paper in restroom..2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed soap dispenser not attached o wall in restroom and furniture stored in restroom. Observed shower head not working.
May 30, 2018 20 demerits · 4 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed non-working weirs. Corrected onsite.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope too long. Corrected onsite.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not self latching properly. COrrected onsite.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not operational. Corrected onsite.
Jul 19, 2017 26 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No daily written records of water quality or main drain checks.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders loose.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence gate at back of property has damaged latch. Apparent break-in of pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable. Kings III phone gives dial tone but no one picks up. Permit Suspended for this item.All gates locked and sign posted.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operating properly.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
No directional arrows on plumbing pipiesand pvc in pump room.
May 23, 2016 42 demerits · 9 violations
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Observed pool water was not clear enough to clearly see drain covers on the bottom of the pool. Immediate suspension issued.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed submitted information on PDSC form was incorrect. Corrected form was submitted during the inspection and Tim Dutcher approved it.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.Observed chipping on pool wall where ladder handrails were previously installed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 of 3 weirs missing.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.Observed 28’ between depth markers at end of pool where steps are located. 28’ is measured along perimeter of pool. This violation will become a 30-day Intent to Suspend Permit item when Immediate Suspension items are corrected and pool is allowed to open.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed contrasting color tiles on steps are between 1 ¼” and 1 ½” from the start of the curved part of the stair edge in some areas. This violation will become a 30-day Intent to Suspend Permit item when Immediate Suspension items are corrected and pool is allowed to open.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate is self-closing but is not self-latching. This violation will become a 30-day Intent to Suspend Permit item when Immediate Suspension items are corrected and pool is allowed to open.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone is not connecting to KingsIII system. Pushing the KingsIII button does not result in the box commencing to dial. Immediate suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flowmeter present but not operating.
May 22, 2015 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: This permit has been suspended by J Perry due to inoperable emergency phone (.2530). You may not open until corrected and inspector visits to approve. 704-617-3035
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris on pool floor. Clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir is missing. Clean skimmer baskets of debris.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Contrasting color tiles on steps are greater than 1 inch from stair edge in some parts of steps.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope is 50 ft long. Should be 30ft. Cut during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Front gate is not latching. It's self-closing but latch is not catching gate. Latch was replaced and gate now catches.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone is not connecting to Kings III. Won't 'dial'.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in chemical/equipment room is not functioning. Repair.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Pipes were labeled with arrows during inspection.
Jun 19, 2014 28 demerits · 7 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8. Immediate Suspension. Staff will call when in proper range.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily written records. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed floors of pool with excessive debris due to skimmerrs inoperational.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed return fitting on vacuum port and suction present. Removed; searching for plug: vacuum valve turned off.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed contrasting bands greater than one inch from step edges. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed multiple obstructions on deck next to pool. Removed
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed skimmer and vacuum valves mislabeled.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RETREAT APTS AT MCALPINE CREEK, THE” or State ID 2060500357). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.