12demerits
ARBORS CONDOMINIUMS
18725 VINEYARD POINT LANE, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500570
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedMay 7, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 22, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 22, 2014Lower is betterMay 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 7, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No Night Swimming.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
#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. Floating debris in pool from recent storm event. Operator was in process of cleaning during 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 slight floating debris in pool from recent weather event. Cleaning in progress by operator.
#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. Pool chair observed too close to pool edge. Moved during inspection.
Apr 9, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No night swimming.
Permit restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 10, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- CPO: Kara Gilchrist present during inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.- Observed pH measured at 8.2, fixed to 7.7
Apr 21, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 8.2. CDI corrected to 7.5
#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.
Repaired one weir installed incorrectly.
#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 openings in pool fence > 4”. Pool built in 1993.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
No airgap on backwash
#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.
No backflow prevention device.
Apr 13, 2022 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: In reference to previous inspection, operator Kara Gilchrist provided signage for emergency phone location. Sign is on gate to pool, clearly indicates that the phone is located across from restroom, between pump room doors.
Kara Gilchrist on site during inspection. EHS confirmed PDSC information. 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 leaf debris, styrofoam and plastic debris in skimmer during inspection. CDI- skimmers cleaned by operator 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 USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy ropes with damage, fraying. CDI- operator Kara Gilchrist provided new ring buoy for pool 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 >4" between fence verticals (Pool built in 1993)
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed footholds- lights on the exterior of the pool fence less than 48” (measured at 23”) - Pool built in 1993
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at backwash. Provide a 2” air gap.
#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 on hose bib. Provide.
Apr 29, 2021 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Kara Gilchrist present during the inspection.
Verified main drain covers, equalizer covers and pumps.
General comment: Interior of one of the skimmer house has a small crack at the opening. Repair.
Seasonal pool permit issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.6. CDI - CPO corrected to 1.0 during the 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 >4" between fence verticals (Pool built in 1993)
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed footholds- lights on the exterior of the pool fence less than 48” (measured at 23”) - Pool built in 1993
#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 sign for emergency phone location. CDI - CPO stated the location on the Pool Rules sing - Phone is located across from the restroom, pool is located within 75ft from the entrance of the pool
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at backwash. Provide a 2” air gap.
#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 on hose bib. Provide.
May 1, 2020 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *No signature required due to COVID-19*
*Pool operator Kara Gilchrist*
#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.
Accordding to pool form rope is 50ft. Rope was longer. Pool operator cut rope to appropriate length.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure.
Pool rules sign has "Location of Emergency Phone" but it was not filled out. Emergency phone is not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Pool operator filled out sign.
Apr 24, 2019 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 8. Skimmer housing is cracked
18. Moved trash cans during inspection that were blocking visibility of sign
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH corrected to 7.2 during inspection
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder >6" from pool wall
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
>4" between fence verticals
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number posted during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor is wet, keep bagged chemicals off the floor, natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required
Apr 6, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed today.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 19, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed >4" openings in vertical members of pool fence.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck cracking.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no sign posted for location of emergency phone which is located outside of pool. CDI-location written on pool rules sign.
Apr 26, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit pending due to corrected PDSC form.
Main drains that are installed are the Drainsafe DS360, not the SDX Retro.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope length measured too long - Corrected to 50' during inspection.
Apr 23, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope <50'. CDI replaced rope with 50' rope.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed openings in pool fence > 4".
Apr 22, 2014 14 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
Two equalizer lines were unplugged during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Horizontal cross members in fence are <45" apart and vertical members/openings are >4"
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck damaged noted during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross ventilation or continuous fan in the pump/chemical room
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ARBORS CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500570). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.