6demerits
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
2541 LITTLE ROCK RD, Charlotte, NC 28214
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500505
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedJun 5, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJul 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 16, 2014Lower is betterJun 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 5, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit Issued
No night swimming
No Permit Restrictions
#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 length 30ft instead of 36ft. CDI - CPO replaced rope
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy(life ring) missing rope and in poor condition. CDI - CPO obtained new ring buoy(life ring) that is USCG approved.
Apr 30, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Ted Dittman, CPO present
PDSC information was verified. No permit restrictions. Main drain covers were replaced this year and PDCS info was updated.
No night swimming permitted.
80 GPM.
Pool hours will be from 9 am til Sundown.
#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 both skimmers with debris in them. CDI
#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 pool chair located closer than 6 feet to the pool wall on side closest to the hotel. CDI
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Repair area of pool deck near pool wall on the side of the pool which is closest to the hotel.
#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. There was not any soap present in restrooms. CDI.
May 2, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: equalizer expire in 2025 must be changed before next season
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
larger than 4" gap below fence. ensure below fence has gap 4" or less. Corrected during inspection
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
no air gap for backwash
Apr 28, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Ted Dittman, CPO present.
PDSC information verified. No permit restrictions. All non-compliant items corrected during inspection by CPO.
Not permitted for night swimming.
Permit issued.
#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 observed. CPO posted signage instructing to shower before entering pool on door entry to pool. -2-
May 5, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool operating hours are from dawn to dusk Mon - Sun therefore no night swimming visit is required.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. Pool emergency phone is located inside hotel at end of front desk at least 75ft of bather entrance. Emergency phone shall be able to provide 24 hour monitoring. No one was present at the front desk when EHS was dialing back the emergency phone number. CDI: pool operator called manager on phone to come monitor front desk (phone was answered); explained to manager that phone SHALL be able to be answered 24/7 since the emergency phone is routed to dial back to front desk.
May 19, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 17. Observed small area on pool deck near pool that is missing material. Repair area at the end of pool season.
No night swimming permitted.
80 GPM
*Issuance of permit by this Department does not negate meeting requirements of Executive Order 195 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another appilcable Order.
#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 areas under fence along parking lot thathas areas greater than 4". CPO will provide barrier under fence that will make it in compliance.
May 3, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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. Clea debris from skimmers.
Jun 13, 2018 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Observed some items from previous inspection have been corrected.
Flow meter numbers worn off on one side, recommend replacing.
Deck resurfaced last year. 9" between water level and top of the deck, this is the maximum allowed.
Deck resurfaced over top of coping. Ensure that water drains away from the pool.
Glass bottle on the pool deck. Recommend additional, more prominent no glass allowed signage at pool entrance.
Fill spout more than 6 inches from ladder. Recommend moving fill spout within 6 inches of ladder or remove and cap when not in
use, or remove and cap and replumb to provide manual pool fill in the pump room.
Per management, pool hours are dawn to dusk, ensure that pool hours are posted in the pool area.
Permit issued with the following conditions:
No Night Swimming
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form on file does not match what is installed. Corrected PDSC form filled out by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence with gaps > 4" under the fence. Maintain fence with no gaps > 4" under or through the fence. Maintain the fence at least 48" high.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone number not posted, incorrect dialing instructions. Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. Provide either cross or forced air ventilation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash. Pool built without a backwash pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restroom 131F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Jun 8, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Repair--> resurface swimming pool floor and wall by next swimming pool season.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep a six feet clearance around pool on pool deck. Observed chairs too close to pool.
General Comment: #8. Loose weir in skimmer secured at time of inspection. #16. Landscaping added along base of pool fencing to eliminate gap along base of fencing. "Warning No Lifeguard On Duty" sign removed from behind bush and placed where it could be visibly seen.
Jul 20, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
ensure daily records are recorded daily to include weekends. Discussed with manager to have staff trained to check chemicals.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some depth markings/No diving exceed 25ft. Add stencil to reflect on deck and pool wall.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump/Chemical room does not have crossed or forced air ventilation. Chemicals are stored in pump room.
Jul 2, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: OK to open.
Permit available online 1-2 days.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Sand on pool floor
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Post shower sign
Jul 16, 2014 32 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: #13 Missing 1 tile on stair. **install when possible.
GC #28 Post shower before entering pool sign.
Immediate suspension issued for #3. Pool cannot re-open without written approval from the MCHD.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH @ 7.1. **Maintain pH 7.2 to 7.8 (IS)
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool record missing documentation for 8 days thus far this month. No main drain checks. **CPO must inspect the pool daily & maintain written records of operating conditions - this includes daily main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed scum on pool wall tiles. **clean.
Note: pool wall damaged from/ by ladder ends.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
At least 2 NO DIVING stickers peeling off pool deck. **correct.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from lobby into pool enclosure does not self-latch. **correct.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deep chips out of pool deck in various areas. **correct.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed leak @ junction of pipe @ pump. **resolve so that equipment/ chemical room can stay dry.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line is inserted down into slightly larger pipe. **backwash water should discharge through complete air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water ~126F at lavatories in lobby restrooms. **maximum allowed is 110F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COUNTRY INN & SUITES” or State ID 2060500505). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.