8demerits
WILLOW RIDGE APARTMENTS
9506 WILLOW RIDGE ROAD, Pineville, NC 28134
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500593
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedJun 15, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMay 27, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 27, 2014Lower is betterJun 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 15, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL. FLOW CANNOT EXCEED 107 GPM DUE TO DRAIN COVER FLOW RESTRICTION. SUCTION HAZARD.
#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 chairs within 6 feet from edge of pool deck. CDI, chairs relocated to provide required clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Observed 3 ft of walking space not maintained around equipment .
#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. Observed soap missing from restroom handwashing sink.
May 20, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed ph less than 6.8
#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 furniture 4 feet from edge of pool deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flows meter stuck.
Jun 26, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operational. Flow cannot exceed 107 gpm for VFB limitation. (Suction hazard potential)
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck.
Pool drains initially not visible at start of inspection. CDI - CPO pool treatment improved clarity of pool such that drains were visible prior to the end of inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. EHS observed pH at 8.3 at stat of inspection. CDI - CPO pool treatment lowered pH to 7.7 prior to the end of inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs within 6' of pool deck.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump.
#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. Observed no soap within restrooms.
Jun 18, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit not issued.
Contact Chris Sells when items are corrected at 704 576 8678.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operational. Pool pump flow cannot exceed 107gpm for VGB restriction (suction hazard potential).
New main drain sumps installation verified.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0ppm.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs within 6' of pool deck.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
May 24, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Contrasting color bands on entry steps have minor chips. Ensure color bands are repaired if damaged further.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION REQUESTED.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 - Observed plugged equalizer line in skimmer but not plugged on pool wall. PDSC shows operable equalizers. CPO removed plug from skimmer.
Jun 16, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. Stingle checked for proper operation.
Check pool light is secure, if loosens tighten bottom screw.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored. Observed stained floor, walls. May need repainting for 2023 season.
#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 not self-latching every time. CDI-self closure tightened. Check for proper operation daily.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirrors don’t appear to be shatterproof
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. No toilet paper
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Toilet needs cleaning.
Jun 6, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rescue rope not appropiate length. CORRECTED. More rope provided.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lawn chairs obstructed for 6 feet of cleatance. CORRECTED. Moved to give 6 feet
May 31, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Local Permit # 18-600751
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing weir in skimmer. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture must be located minimum (6) six feet from pool wall to prevent trip hazard. Corrected during inspection.
Jun 26, 2017 20 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed ph at 7.1. CDI, operator adjusted to 7.7 while on site.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily records of main drain cover inspections and weekly recordings of total alcalinity and cyanuric acid levels not being kept.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope length of 16 feet. CDI, operator changed rope and adjusted to 30 feet while on-site.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs within 5 feet of edge of pool on deck. CDI, operator relocated chairs to provide required deck clearance.
May 26, 2016 22 demerits · 5 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some stenciling needs to be repainted due to fading. Restincle prior to 2017 season.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy was not USCG approved. Ring buoy was corrected during inspection.
Throw rope was not the correct length. Rope was replaced during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Noted some areas around deck needs to be rerouted/caulked around pool.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors should be constructed of shatterproof materials.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Note: PDSC form was incorrect. Form corrected in the field. Replaced Equalizer cover.
Jun 29, 2015 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: #9 One 2' deck depth marker (& the FT) are faded. ** Re-paint.#30 Per Main. T•ech, the over-the-rim spout piping and the fill line that was installed with direct connection to circulation system do not work - water is added tothen pool via hose. Observed that the house bib used for this purpose does not have any backflow prevention device. ** Install vacuum breaker on hose bib.Note: Stingl switch present due to fact main drains are <3' apart.INTENT TO SUSPEND issued for #7 - significant coping damage.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Scum on pool wall tiles. ** Clean.Observed 4 significant chunks have broken off rounded edge of coping. ** Correct. Intent to suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Simmer basket with an accumulation of leaf debris. ** Basket emptied.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing end caps. ** Install.~Eight inches between ladder & pool wall. ** Clearance should be 3" to 6".
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture 4' to 5' from pool edge. ** Maintain 6' of clear walking space.Some deck cracks with significant chipped areas. ** Repair.-
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter float stuck. ** Corrected while on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No natural cross draft ventilation or forced air ventilation in equipment/ chemical room. (2 vents in door.)Light not working in equip/ chem. room. ** Resolve.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Filter backwash inserted into larger pipe in floor. ** Backwash watrer should discharge through a complete air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Leak in one lavatory drain pipe. ** Resolve.Mirrors in restrooms are not shatterproof.
May 27, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed lots of hair in skimmer basket.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy rope too long.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Provide soap and toilet paper in restrooms.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WILLOW RIDGE APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500593). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.