22demerits
HALF MOON BAY
17804 HALF MOON LANE, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500701
Latest result22 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 24, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 24, 2014Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 22 demerits · 5 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
Floating pollen debris in pool. Operator cleaning during inspection.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#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. Side access gate did not self close due to decorative rocks preventing closing. Rocks were moved.
#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 furniture located within 6’ of pool edge. Moved during inspection.
#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. Posted telephone number was incorrect. Correct number was written by operator, and verified with 911 dispatch.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter observed stuck during inspection. Repaired by operator.
Apr 28, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
Permit restriction - flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall now exceed 199gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
#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 on signage next to emergency phone. CDI: CPO provided correct phone number.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Observed emergency phone unable to be called back by EHS and CPO. EHS contacted Sr. EHS who also attempted call back to phone number. CDI: CPO obtained new phone and restarted modem. EHS able to call phone back.
Apr 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 14, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: no violations noted
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 14, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
Note: Acid feeder system in place in the pump room disconnected not in use. Pressure switch is present, however, since system is not set up or in use, EHS unable to verify that chemical feeder system would stop in the event that the pump system stopped. Operator noted that they do not intend to use the system this season.
#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. Debris accumulation in skimmers.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Fence constructed pre 2010. Electrical box and phone box installed such that distance between footholds and next horizontal less than 30”. Electrical box 20”, phone box 18”.
#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 offsets in travertine decking from chipping and seasonal weathering leading to potential trip hazards. CDI - operator filled during inspection.
Apr 26, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Kara Gilchrist present during the inspection.
Verified pumps, equalizer covers and main drain.
Seasonal permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed missing end caps. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Fence built prior to 2010 (built in 1996) electrical conduit at 27” and another another foothold exterior of gate near emergency phone at 24.5”.
#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 30, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature required due to COVID-19.
#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.
Rope for ring buoy length is 33ft. Observed new 60ft rope not cut.
Rope was cut to 33ft.
#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.
Observed a gate, in front of residence condo, that can be used to access the pool. The gate did not self-latch or self-close.
Gate was fixed during inspection.
Apr 25, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CPO Kara Gilchrist was present during the inspection visit.
Night Swimming is NOT permitted.
Gate near 5ft end opens toward the pool. Outside of the gate, the topography is changing. If changes are made and the gate can open away from the pool, the gate must open away from the pool.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
(.2512) - Provide back flow prevention. - Observed no back flow prevention device on the hose bib located near the pool deck.
Apr 3, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed missing bumpers on ladders. Add bumpers.
Mar 29, 2017 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
Observed one weir missing.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed distance from bottom horizontal to next horizontal less than 45"
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet.
Apr 19, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
existing throw rope cut - new rope installed by opertor and cut to correct length during inspection
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
keep furniture >6' from pool edge
Apr 21, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH 7.0 CDI- Retested at 7.2
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing on ladder.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed areas of pool fence < 4' in height.
Apr 24, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence is <48" due to landscapingat the base of the fence.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chaire are closer than 6 feet next to pool.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
"WARNING" was posted on sign which said "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY"
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HALF MOON BAY” or State ID 2060500701). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.