16demerits
WINCHESTER
3400 ARMITAGE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500598
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 5, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 5, 2014Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not approved during this inspection.
Ensure skimmers are functioning properly as required.
Construction: 1/1/1987
Rope: 50’
#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.
Over half of Skimmers not free of debris. CPO turned skimmer off then back on and debris cleared up.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
Rope not present at breakpoint at start of inspection. CPO 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.
Both ropes on ring buoy exceeded 50’ due to being newly purchased. CPO cut and knotted during inspection.
#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).
Fence near service gate with 6” clearance underneath. CPO had mulch shifted under gate to close gap.
Apr 15, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Approved for night swimming based on 2023 approval.
#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. Slight debris in skimmers cleaned during inspection
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. 50’ rope tangled on one buoy, untangled during inspection.
#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 men’s restroom.
May 10, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks in deck.
May 17, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming requested.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose ladder at 9ft depth on left side. CDI - Operator tightened during inspection. -2-
May 16, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool permit issued.
#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 and rocks on bottom of pool floor. CDI-debris was removed by pool operator.
Apr 14, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Taylor Mastin and Jeff Frey on site today.
This pool is not approved for night swimming. Please call 704-617-2897 to schedule a light 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 floating debris in skimmers. CDI
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Hot water heater was not in opeartion at time of inspection. CPO is responsible for ensuring hot water does not exceed 110F.
Apr 17, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
#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 debris in skimmer baskets. Pool inspector cleaned out skimmer baskets during inspection.
May 1, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: John Rhodes present during inspection. Operator indicated two lifeguards will be on duty at all times.
#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. Skimmers needed to be cleaned. All cleaned during inspection.
#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 pedestrian gate in corner to the left of pump room was not self-closing, self-latching. Gate repaired during inspection until it was.
Apr 13, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: John Rhodes was present during the inspection. Operator indicated 2 lifeguards will be on duty at all times.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed the pH was 7.1 **Corrected to 7.2 during the inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed several areas of the pool floor with debris.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
May 11, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED PRE-INSPECTION. POST PERMIT IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM THE DECK. FRONT GATE MUST EITHER BE FULLY SELF-CLOSING/SELF LATCHING WITH PROPER CLOSURE DEVICES (NO BUNGIE CORDS OR ELASTIC CABLES ETC.) OR HAVE AN ATTENDENT FOR THE ENTIRE TIME THE POOL IS ACCESSABLE. PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED IN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed two eyball fittings not able to be installed due to issues from the plastering of the pool.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed epoxy peeling up on the Women's room floor.
May 18, 2016 18 demerits · 5 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
One vacuum port uncapped, another vacuum port with inlet fitting. Plug vacuum ports when not in use. Corrected by operator.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One of the far skimmers clogged. Provide functional skimmers.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Two inlet fittings without directional eyeball fittings. Operator unable to install due to issues from when pool was redone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at flow meter. Fix leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Epoxy on floor in women's restroom coming up around drain. Repair floor.
May 13, 2015 10 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
One skimmer missing skimmer ring that seats the skimmer basket on right side of pool. PO placed larger basket in skimmer that fit well, until a skimmer ring can be installed.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck, not operating. Corrected.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib needs backflow prevention device by outside shower and on restroom hose bibs.GENERAL COMMENT: Permit to be issued.
May 5, 2014 6 demerits · 3 violations
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms are in process of renovation, restrooms need cleaning before opening. Mirrors need to be shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib needs backflow prevention device by outside shower.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Restroom floors are cracked and damaged. Need repair.13) General Comment: Painted bands on stairs do not extend to wall, needs correcting by next pool season.
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