6demerits
SARDIS FOREST SWIM CLUB
1415 BERRY RIDGE RD, Charlotte, NC 28270
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500489
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 6, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 6, 2014Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming visit approval was done 5/22/24. Night swimming approved off of 2024 check.
#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 no signage stating location of emergency phone. CDI - Signage was made posted to indicate location of Emergency Phone.
Apr 29, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed fresh water splash pad. Observed splash pad directly plumbed into city water for facility.
Observed no permit restriction on electrical meter in pump room.
Pool is approved for night swimming EHS observed all lights properly functioning from previous night swim approval.
Night swimming permitted. Night visit year: 2027.
No permit restrictions.
Inspection re-submitted to change status from Q to A status. No Demerit score change.
#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+ ft.
CDI - Rope was reduced to exactly 50 ft on site.
#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 space between service gate at 4.5 inches.
EHS advised hole be dug and gate can be properly latched to be less than 4 in.
Apr 24, 2025 38 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Observed fresh water splash pad. Splash pad appears to directly plumbed to city water connection.
Observed no permit restriction for electrical meter inside the pump room. Observed operating at 56 full capacity should be 60.
Pool has been previously approved for night swimming.
Permit denied.
CPO should contact main office to schedule follow-up inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public.
Observed chlorine pucks/tablets inside all skimmer baskets at the time of the 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 debris inside multiple skimmer baskets due to very faint suction.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
No safety rope provided at the breakpoint.
#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 47.1 Ft.
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
Observed body hook missing bolt and need to be bolted down.
#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 space between service gate at 4.5 inches.
EHS advised hole be dug and gate can be properly latched to be less than 4 in.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed multiple areas of deck bulging, creating greater than 1/2 to 1 in protrusions at the edge of pool deck.
Observed loose deck pieces in need or repair.
Pool deck should be repaired before pool can be permitted.
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft).
Observed seating around pool at 6ft or less.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524 For Night Swimming - provide sufficient lighting so that all parts of the pool and required deck area are visible and main drains are clearly visible.
Observed light used for night swimming not operable. Repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter stuck and not operable.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Pump room/chemical storage not cross ventilated.
Pool built in 2008.
#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.
No shower sign was provided.
May 2, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Danielle Neely present. PDSC information verified onsite. Non-compliant items corrected onsite.
Night swimming not permitted.
Note: CPO will schedule accordingly with REHS to verify lights are operable for night swimming.
Permit issued.
#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 skimmer baskets with debris. -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 ring buoy with rope equipment measured at 44.6 feet. CDI - New throw rope provided and measured at 50 feet. -6-
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Several lawn chairs not providing clearance around pool; set back to pine needles. -4-
May 2, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is approved for 2023 season. Night swimming is permitted as well.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 25, 2022 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Alecia Davis, CPO, was present during the inspection. Night swimming is approved.
#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. - Observed gated entrance to pool not self closing and self latching. Pool construction date is 6/1/81. Prior to inspection email thread from pool program manager provides detail in pool rules. EHS will follow up with the pool to ensure the gate is self closing and self latching within 30 days. EHS informed CPO the pool will be closed in 30 days if the gate is not self closing and self latching. EHS took pictures of infractions.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. - EHS unable to verify mirrors in restroom are shatterproof.
#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 to provide fresh water to pool if needed without a proper back flow prevention device.
Apr 23, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming approved last year
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Clean bathrooms
Apr 29, 2020 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool Permit was issued with the following permit restriction: "Issuance of 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"
NOTE: EHS will return at dawn on 4/30/2020 to observe lighting for an approval 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 debris on pool floor and pool surface.
#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 skimmer baskets with debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed end cap missing on ladder near 4 foot depth marker.
#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 2 sets of ring buoy with rope equipment. One of the ring buoy ropes lengths measured at 52 feet. CDI, PO cut rope to 50 feet which matched the other ring buoy rope length.
Apr 26, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in field.
.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 holes in pool deck where volleyball net poles should be located. Net poles were installed during inspection.
#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 damaged sections of wire mesh fencing behind pump house. No permit action as fencing was built prior to 2010.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed air break for backwashing, not air gap.
May 4, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed missing endcaps on ladder at 4ft. Replace.
Apr 25, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: GENERAL COMMENTS, 0 DEMERITS TAKEN:
The facility installed a new pump, and aN in field plan review must take place before a permit can be issued.
Also, the PDsc form has been updated during the inspection. This must be reviewed by Katie Wilson before a permit can be issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed buildup in several skimmers today. CDI-The skimmers were cleaned out. There are two skimmer baskets are a difficult to remove from the skimmer. Have fixed.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed missing label information on the diving board. Listed below is the information needed on the diving board.
A label shall be permanently affixed to the diving equipment and shall include:
A. Manufacturuer's name and address'
B. Board Length
C. Type of diving board'
D. Fulbrum setting specficiation if applicable
Also observed loose ladders around the pool. CDI-Several were tightened today.
May 5, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence is >2" from ground but <4" in some sections.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross ventilation in pump room.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Boys bathroom floor needs cleaned. No paper towels in bathroom.
Jun 15, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 16. .2528(7) Pool access gate shall be self closing self latching except where a gate attendant and lifeguard are on duty. Gate attendant stepped away from post and left open gate unattended. Reminded staff that an open gate must be monitored at all times. Close gate when not attended.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Handrails, ladders, and diving equipment shall be properly located and in good repair. Handrails and ladders loose. Tighten.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530 Ring bouy rope shall be the correct length; not longer than 50ft. Both ring bouy ropes 54ft. Excess cut off by lifeguard.
May 6, 2014 12 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
No hair/lent basket noted.
Suggest shaving some of the weirs to ensure they do not stick or become wedged.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Replace missing bumper on lader
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No inline flow meter for pumps.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Provide backflow preventer/vacuum breaker for all hose bibs.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SARDIS FOREST SWIM CLUB” or State ID 2060500489). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.