6demerits
WINDERMERE APARTMENTS
301 QUEENS ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28204
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500599
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 23, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 16, 2014Lower is betterApr 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 23, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool is open for 2026 seasons.
No night swimming
Pool operator corrected the buoy rope issue.
Permit Restrictions ‘Flow meter must remain 60 gpm
Due to design of 60 gpm of pool Pump curve does not display 65’ Note: pool plaster with LRV greater than 50% when. Replastered must correct to 50%
The tiles around the water edge were replaced and are blue the pool was replastered.
#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.
Brand new buoy and rope. The rope was greater than 24 feet. The pool operator cut the rope to 24 feet.
May 2, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable at 60 bpm due to design of pool.
Note: Pump curve does not display 65’. Pool plaster with LRV > 50% - when replastered must correct to > 50%. Phone does not receive phone calls from Verizon. Must be hard line that calls phone back or non-Verizon carrier. Verified with Tim Dutcher phone dialed back to pool.
General Comment: Was unable to verify if ground level windows protected by audible alarm or not open greater than 4” on pool deck due to large bushes blocking view.
No night swimming.
Inspection was conducted with CPO Jorge.
#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 floating in pool. 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 skimmers with debris. Cleaned during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed fence in some areas 46” & 47” due to pine needles. Pool built prior to 2010. Point deduction but no permit action.
#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 less than 6ft walking space around the pool due to lawn chairs. CDI- CPO relocated items.
May 10, 2024 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Contrasting color bands have been repaired.
#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. Observed ring buoy longer than 24’. -CDI- CPO corrected rope length to 24’.
#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 less than 6ft walking space around the pool. -CDI- CPO relocated items.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed incorrect phone number posted at emergency pool phone. -CDI- CPO corrected phone number.
May 23, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: All items from past inspection have been fixed. Black paint used from tile to edge of steps.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 3, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2"x 2" tile for contrasting color band within 1" of adjacent tiles and edge of the stair tread. Observed 2” gap between contrasting color band and edge of stair tread. Repair to be 1” or less gap.
#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. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy not in good repair. Bracket detached. Replace.
Jun 24, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: They have fixed the pool gate to swing away from pool. Pool permit given. No permit restrictions , therefore the flow meter was not read/not required.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 23, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *PSDC information approved and verified; A Status granted*
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not operational during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. No light bulb provided for pump room.
Apr 30, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#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 chairs on deck less than 6 ft. from edge of pool. CDI - Chairs were moved for 6 ft. of deck clearance.
Apr 12, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 floating debris on pool surface.
Apr 20, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC verified by JPerry. Could not locate model on pump, but it does match the picture in the pool book. HP on motor is greater than HP on pump PDSC form. Motor is 1.65HP.
Could not verify audible alarm or 4" max opening on the residential windows that open to the pool.
Foot hold present by fence. Pre2010 pool is not required to correct this at this time.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521 Use of contrasting color tiles installed in the stair tread is acceptable provided the tiles are spaced no more than one inch (2.5 cm) from the edge of the tread or from adjacent tiles. Tiles are currently 2 inches from the edge of the tread. Must be repaired before next year's permit.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Due to egress on one gate, it must swing into the pool. Front gate was not self closing. It stopped at the latch. Latch was oiled and door self-closed during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Emergency phone wasn't visible because it wasn't labeled as such and it looks like an electrical box. Pool supervisor labeled box during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Piping was better labeled.
Apr 3, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed only one part of pump room to have vents, not allowing for cross ventilation.
Mar 29, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap. Piope extends below flood plane. Operator will have pipe cut to restore air gap.
Apr 21, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed pool finish and contrasting bands on stairs not contrasting, floor med gray and bands black.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence less than 48 inches at with raised bed landscaping.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed fill spout extends more than 2 inches into the pool.Note: gate opens towards pool, will impede egress if changed.Gate at parking lot to remain locked or will need to self-close.
Apr 16, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fencing near large gate is not 48" from the ground (raised flower bed). Maintain at least 48" from ground. Large gate must remained locked.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide at least a 2" air above backwash line floor drain. Mark Houff present.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WINDERMERE APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500599). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.