24demerits
SHARON LAKES CONDOMINIUMS
8301 SHARON LAKES RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500496
Latest result24 demerits
Last inspectedJun 24, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceMay 29, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 29, 2014Lower is betterJun 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 24, 2026 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: .2523(e) Provide a minimum of a two inch wide contrasting color band across the pool bottom at breakpoint. Observed breakpoint line needs repainting for 2027.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed depth markers completely faded at end of pool. CDI-9 FT spraypainted.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps. Observed loose handrail.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed fence had >4 inch gap at bottom. CDI-mesh reattached
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed gate hinge has gate dropped slightly, intermittently self-latches.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed 2 doors inside deck not self closing self latching.
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed window in office without alarm and opens >4 inches.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone does not ring back. Tried with my cell, operators cell, land line and 911. Phone must ring back.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate. Observed flow meter cannot be properly read since the bobber is above the measurement and against the cap.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed light not working in pump room. Repair.
#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 no backflow preventer at hose bib.
May 23, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with CPO, Alex Bivona
No night swimming.
Automated feeder with timer switch not approved- requires approved automated chlorination feeder prior to operating permit - 2025.
Pool is using sticker feeder.
Observed minor discoloration of painted 9 FT depth marker in the middle of the deep end. CPO stated they would repaint over depth marker.
#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 walls around pool with tan, brownish staining due to chemicals.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladder without slip-resistant tread, all metal on pool ladder. CPO stated they would make return visit to add tread.
#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 with side striping peeling off with exposed nails. CDI-CPO replaced ring buoy.
Aug 12, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed 2 spots in fence where a 7” difference remains between end of fence and ground. CDI - Metal mesh was added to fence to reduce gap to 0”.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Several deck repairs were completed. Deck damage that remains is under 1/2”. EHS recommends facility start fixing these before the next pool season.
May 28, 2021 20 demerits · 7 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks and disrepair of deck. No trip hazards observed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Phone would not ring back. Replaced with one that did ring back.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Provide drain in pump room floor. No drain in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. No hose bib observed at pump room.
#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 present.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. No soap in women’s restroom.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer needed on hose bib outside of clubhouse (near restrooms).
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2526(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms. No floor drains.
May 19, 2020 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Strongly recommend the deck going through renovation. Observed damaged exterior along the deck. No trip hazards were seen.
Pool inspection Conducted with Trident Pool Group.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Safety rope floats were not at least 5ft apart. Arrange float ropes so that they are within 5 ft apart.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Tighten loose ladder on shallow side of pool.
#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. Deck space was obstructed within 6ft.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Also observed damaged deck spaces throughout deck. No trip hazards were observed.
Jul 3, 2019 8 demerits · 2 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. Observed debris on pool floor.
#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 baskets.
May 24, 2018 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC form.
#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 bottom of pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Provide drain in pump room floor.
No drain in pump room.
#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.
Pipes labeled during inspection.
#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 observed.
Jun 28, 2017 32 demerits · 10 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Maintain pool walls in good repair. Observed areas with cracked tile on pool walls.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Maintain all weirs in place. Observed weir missing at skimmer near stairs.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No diving and depth markers are starting to fade. Still legible but recommend re-painting by next season.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders are missing end caps.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope measured above the required 45ft. Was cut while onsite.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter is badly rusted and not functioning (ITS).
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Provide lighting in the equipment room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Re-label faded valves and pipes.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Wall coving repair needed in mens restroom.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide backflow prevention devices for hose bibs.
Jun 7, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Water was slightly cloudy. Was able to see main dain gate and verify main drain. Spoke with CPO who is aware of slight cloudiness and is working to address the problem.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Several ladders loose. PIC tigtended ladders during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working. Fix flow meter to show water flow. ITS issued.
Jun 12, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor. Maintain clean.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed step handrail loose, 1 ladder loose, and 1 ladder missing an end cap. Maintain ladders and handrails in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several areas of the pool deck with portions of concrete missing, large cracks between concrete slabs, and tiling where the pool deck meets the pool wall that is loose. Maintain decks free of trip hazards and structurally sound. ITS issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not functioning properly. Provide flow meter that accurately measures water flow.
May 29, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Cracks on pool deck surface.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris on bottom of pool and baskets.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operating properly.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Bathroom floors not slip resistant
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SHARON LAKES CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500496). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.