20demerits
ASHBY GARDENS APARTMENTS
1719 EASTCREST DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28205
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500493
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedAug 11, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceJul 30, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 30, 2013Lower is betterAug 11, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 11, 2026 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit. No night swimming.
Discussed fence replacement, submit in field plan review with specifications if back piece of fencing is replaced/renovated. Information on website https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools
Updated CPO to Cristobal Lozano. Inspection with Cristian Benitez
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being kept at all. Pool not open. .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 tested during inspection and recorded. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Rubber caps missing on ladder and ladder not secure to deck.
.2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One open hole, missing inlet in pool wall. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Operator filled hole band corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate open not closing.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.Operator adjusted. Corrected. Recommended hinges be monitored and changed if worsens.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump basket appears to be incorrect model/small size. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Pump is Sta-Rite Dura Glass P2RA5EL, may not be manufactured any more
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room with items with 3’, chemicals in pump room, acid bottles over dry bags of chemicals, no lighting in chemical room. Original build. .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(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Aug 5, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Visit completed with Christian Benitez present.
Permit denied due to items issued below.
1. Low chlorine at 0ppm. Maintain at 1.0ppm or greater.
2. Low pH. Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
A 100$ reinspection fee is required prior to scheduling the next inspection. You can pay this fee by contacting our office at 980.314.1620. Once paid, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 when ready to schedule another inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Observed chlorine at 0ppm at approximately 10:20AM. Return visit made at 4pm to recheck water chemistry. Chlorine was still observed at less than 1 ppm (0.4ppm). Permit denial.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8 at approximately 10:20AM. A return visit was made to recheck the water chemistry at 4PM. The pH at this time was still reading at 6.8. Permit denial.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder without rubber end caps and not securely attached to pool deck.
Jul 22, 2026 46 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cristian Bunitez and Shawn Huggins present.
Permit denied due to items listed below. A 100$ reinspection fee must be paid prior to scheduling another inspection. This can be paid over-the-phone at 980.314.1620. Once paid and items below are corrected, reach out to Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to schedule another inspection.
1. Chlorine at 0ppm. Maintain at 1.0ppm or above.
2. The pH at 6.8. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8.
3. No interior depth markers on vertical pool walls. These must be installed and spaced no greater than 25 feet apart.
4. Missing weirs inside skimmers.
5. Missing signage stating exactly ‘CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION’ and ‘ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE’ in minimum 1 inch lettering.
6. Stuck flow meter.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Observed chlorine at 0ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8 or lower. Maintain between 7.2 and 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 2 out of 2 total weirs missing.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Depth of the water shall be marked at or above the water surface on the vertical wall of the pool and on the edge of the deck next to the swimming pool. Observed no vertical pool wall depth markers installed around entirety of swimming pool.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly. Observed ladder loose and not securely affixed to pool deck.
Observed ladder missing rubber end caps. Replace.
#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 throw rope not securely attached to ring buoy. CDI- rope was secured to buoy.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. Observed pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was removed/relocated.
#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 this sign not posted.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed this sign not posted.
#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. CDI- sign posted.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational. Repair.
Jul 1, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.4ppm at beginning of inspection. CPO raised chlorine to 1ppm by end of inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder loose, and missing end caps on ladder.
#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 lounge chair within 6 feet of pool water. Chair was pushed back to provide 6ft of deck clearance.
Jun 3, 2025 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied.
For Re-inspection contact Main Office at 980-314-1620 AFTER all 4 and 6 point demerits have been corrected. Re-inspection fee is required.
#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 gate entering pool not self latching. Permit denied
#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 lounge chairs within 4 feet of pool water. Lounge chairs were pushed back to allow for 6 feet of deck space.
#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 facility signs not including “children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision”. Permit denied
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed facility signs not including “adults should not swim alone”. Permit denied.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone not operable during inspection. Permit denied
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed both flow meters non-operational during inspection. Permit denied
#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 facility without a shower sign.
Jul 26, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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 no weekly tests. PIC tested during inspection.
#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. Slight debris on floor.
#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 chair less than 6ft from edge of pool. CDI Chair moved.
Jul 11, 2024 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
Once all 4 and 6 point demerit items are in compliance, please call 980-314-1620 to pay the $100 re-inspection fee.
#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 weirs missing from both skimmers.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder caps missing on right side of pool ladder.
#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 too long. CDI: Rope cut to required 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 no sign at the phone indicating phone number or address of the pool. CDI: Information and sign provided.
Jun 15, 2022 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted
#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.
Weis missing, CDI - Replaced.
#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.
Body hook was not securely attached. CDI- Screws added to secure body hook
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present.
Gate was not entirely self closing, CDI- Hinges fixed to make gate self closing.
#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 for backwash pipe.
#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.
Shower sign missing, CDI -Obatined.
Jul 1, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Facility in compliance. Observed Kings Three box and basket repaired/replaced.
#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 or damaged skimmer basket. Observed damaged skimmer basket. CDI, basket replaced.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed Kings Three system number dialing to front desk instead of direct connection to red Kings Three box. CDI, property manager corrected line connection. Observed call box line connected to 911 dispatcher and Kings Three dispatcher.
Jun 13, 2019 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form reviewed and verified for compliance.
CPO present during pool inspection.
No night swimming permitted.
#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.
The phone number listed on the emergency phone sign was incorrect. CDI. CPO corrected the signage with the correct call back phone number.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
No forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#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.
No shower sign posted.
Jun 5, 2017 30 demerits · 7 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed less than 1 ppm chlorine present in the pool at beginning of inspection. Fixed by facility staff during inspection. Observed at 3ppm at end of inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed PH of the pool below 7.2 at time of inspection. Operator added pool chemicals to re-balance pH, observed to be 7.2 at end of inspection
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One missing weir observed, replaced during inspection.
#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 at beginning of inspeciton, rope was also tangled such that it was unusable. Fixed during inspection. Body hook was not present at beginning of inspection, provided by facility.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed multiple deck chairs within 6 feet of the pool. Moved during inspection to provide proper deck space.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation in the chemical room observed to not be functioning.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no toilet paper in the mens room, provided by facility.
Apr 14, 2016 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
Weir missing in the far skimmer. Install.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs less than 6 feet away from edge of pools. CDI- Deck chairs repositioned to a 45 degree angle providing 7 feet clearance.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash pipe extends below ground and air gap cannot be verified during inspection.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow preventors located on hose bibs used for filling the pool. Install these.
May 18, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535 Pool Clearity; Maintain pool clearith so all drains can be observed; Observed very poor pool clearity; CDI pool clearity corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 Pool floors; Keep pool floors clean; Observed pool floor collecting debris in need of cleaning.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522, .2537 Trip Hazards; Keep decks free of trip hazards; Observed pool chairs stored within 6ft of pool edge. CDI Chairs moved.
May 22, 2014 8 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
Keep skimmer system clean and in good repair; Observed weir missing from one skimmer system in need of repair; Observed skimmer baskets full of debris in need of cleaning.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep pool deck free of trip hazards; Observed deck chairs stored within 6ft of pool edge creating trip hazard.
Jul 30, 2013 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be posted at meckpools.charmeck.org. Do not open until permit received.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no cross or forced ventilation in pump room. Provide.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed backwash line direct plumbed. Provide air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ASHBY GARDENS APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500493). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.