8demerits
THORNHILL MEMBERS CLUB
6501 ELMSTONE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28270
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500549
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 27, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 15, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 15, 2014Lower is betterApr 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 27, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has night swimming, for swim club. Night swimming occurs about 3 day out of the pool season. EHS will come back out to verify deck and pool are visible at night Facility will get permit.. Will come back out for visit.
Approved for night swimming with verification - 6/13/2023
#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 pool in need of cleaning visible debris
#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 skimmers in need of cleaning
May 8, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: -PDSC verified
-No violations noted
-Approved for night swimming, verified 06/23
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 11, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: ring buoy ropes should be 50' both ropes were 60'. CDI operator cut to 50'
Night swimming is not approved.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
some debris in pool. CDI operator removed.
May 17, 2022 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Ryan Emerine present.
#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 x1 missing weir. New weir installed during inspection.
#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 length > 50 ft. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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 several holes throughout deck. Holes covered during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of calcium chlorine flakes stored on floor inside pump room. Chemical removed off floor.
May 14, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Per Nick Cooper, there is always 4 lifeguards present during operational hours. 1 at the gate, 2 attending the pool, and 1 on down time.
Permit issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaves and sticks in the pool (being vacuumed during the inspection) and in the baskets.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 5 missing weirs. All but one was replaced. Replace asap.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed holes for flag poles. 2 of the poles not present. Caps were placed over 2 of the holes and poles were placed in the other 2.
.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 chairs too close to the pool. Pushed back.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed the pump room floor wet.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Apr 23, 2020 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
STICKER ISSUED. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a 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.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 weirs missing. They were replaced. -C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed front gates to both have footholds. These footholds had to be covered to obstruct the footholds. The front of the gates were covered to accomplish this. -C.D.I.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed post holes on the deck. Holes were filled with the posts they support. -C.D.I.
Apr 17, 2019 26 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed the pH at 7.0. Corrected- Now at 7.4
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 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
Observed 1 weir missing. Corrected- Replaced.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed uncovered holes in the deck. Corrected- Katie Buttcher placed flag poles in each slot.
.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.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone not visible. Corrected- Placed a sign up providing the location of the phone.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be visible from all areas inside pool enclosure.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter. Corrected- Weight now moving.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed the restrooms in need of cleaning. Clean.
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
*NO Night Swimming until Inspector returns to verify adequate night lighting.
*Report emailed to katieb@aquatechpm.com
Apr 25, 2018 10 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 skimmers clean. Skimmers with significant debris. CDI- cleaned while on site.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Had Katie Buttcher post directional signage indicating location of emergency phone inside restroom enclosure. CDI
May 18, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool open during hours of 10 - 10pm
Pool Permit shall be posted on pool deck area visible to the public.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several screws exposed on the pool deck that can potentially cause a trip hazard. CDI - Removed .
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone location not available on the pool deck. Phone is located near rest rooms and is not visible from pool deck. Emergency phone location placed on pool rules.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed missing arrows on pool system. CDI - Placed during inspection.
Apr 28, 2016 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form submitted 4/15/16Pump Pentair: EQ750 7.5 HPEqualizer covers: Aquastar 6HP 101Main Drain Covers: R8MF101
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed one ring buoy rope less than 50 feet. CDI-new rope put on
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not self-closing. Keep padlocked closed until repair.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed mirrors in bathrooms not shatterproof.
May 1, 2015 26 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH measured 6.8 at start of inspection. By end of inspecting both pools, pH measured 7.8.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor heavily covered in leaf debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers also held leaf debris.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Two ring buoys present, even though this is a guarded pool. Rope length exceeded required length on both. Both ropes adjusted to 50 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck had trip hazard in unplugged holes for holding anchors or poles.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room had two passive vents in door but they are not located on opposite sides of the room.
May 15, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Corrected onsite to 7.2.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed back gate not self closing properly. Corrected onsite with padlock and cable. Gate not for patron use.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “THORNHILL MEMBERS CLUB” or State ID 2060500549). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.