8demerits
PENINSULA YACHT CLUB, THE
18501 HARBOR LIGHT BLVD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500732
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 21, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 17, 2014Lower is betterApr 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 21, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed a planter box creating a 30” foothold by the front entrance gate. Item was moved during inspection. Observed one brick wall creating a 42.5” foothold near parking lot. No permit action due to Fence being pre-2010.
Inspection completed with CPO, Harry Smith
Interlock tested and operational
CPO log records begin today
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow not to exceed 398gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction hazard.
NO GLASSWARE IN BAR AREA AND GLASS SHALL NOT BE OPENLY TRANSPORTED ON THE POOL DECK
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 one area with a build-up of leaves in the bottom of the pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Observed broken light in the chemical storage room.
#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 for backwash pipe.
Apr 23, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
1. FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. FLOW NOT EXCEED 398 GPM DUE TO DRAIN COVER FLOW RESTRICTION.
2. NO GLASSWARE IN BAR AREA AND GLASS SHALL NOT BE OPENLY TRANSPORTED ON THE POOL DECK.
- NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED.
- CPO: Harry Smith present during inspection of operational permit.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 18, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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. Observed missing weir. CDI: CPO provided weir.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter inoperable/stuck. CDI: CPO repaired flow meter.
Apr 21, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Note: Deck repair scheduled to take place after this pool season, as per CPO Harry Smith.
EHS verified main drains, equalizers and pump, matches information on PDSC form.
No night swimming, per CPO Harry Smith.
Permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps. Observed loose handrail near pump room side of pool.
Apr 28, 2022 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Harry Smith present during the inspection.
Verified the main drains, equalizers and pump.
Night swimming NOT permitted.
General comment: Construction on the exterior of the pool barrier. The restrooms for the pool must remain accessible during new pool building renovation. Also, pool building renovation shall remain outside of the pool barrier. Public should not have access to it.
#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 tree debris and leaves in the pool. CDI - Being cleaned during the 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 all skimmers having debris collected in need of removal.
#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 the emergency phone stating to call 911, shall state dialing instructions: “DIAL 911” CDI - corrected during the inspection.
#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. Observed pipes not labeled showing the flow of the piping. CDI - CPO labeled
Apr 20, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
#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 all skimmers having debris collected in need of removal.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room; Observed neither forced or cross ventilation inside stand-alone chemical room.
May 28, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool will not be open for night swimming. Pool operating hours are from 10a -8p. No night swimming visit required at this time. Mecklenburg County was informed by the operator that there is a bonding issue with one of the handrails. Recommendation by Environmental Health is to remain closed until resolved. Code Enforcement would require that the pool remain closed to the public until electrical is resolved.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 1 out of 17 return eyeball fittings missing. Replaced during inspection.
#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 < 6ft deck clearance due to lawn chairs and contrasting color band reel. Chairs and reel relocated to allow 6ft deck clearance.
Apr 16, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool gate swings into pool area because of topography; built prior to 2010.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in surface skimmers. Cleaned out skimmers.
Apr 19, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Lifeguards are required and will be present per CPO Harry Smith. Main gate of the pool opens in toward the pool due to the natural topography.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some floating debris in the water and debris on the bottom of the pool.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in all skimmer baskets.
Jun 12, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed entry gate not self-latching. CDI springs tigthened. EHS observed gate self-latching.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed less than 6 ft deck clearance provided due to positioning of pool furniture.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no sign posted with address of location at emergency phone or in general vacinity. CDI sign posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water collecting on pump room floor.
*******ENSURE PERMIT IS POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION*******
**********ENSURE DAILY RECORDS INCLUDE MAIN DRAIN CHECKS******************
Apr 21, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Very Nice Job
Permit pending due to approved PDSC form approval
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several areas of chipping on the pool decking
Apr 27, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No daily check of main drains listed on daily pool log sheet. CDI Edited by CPO
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed floating debris in surface skimmers. CDI
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder end caps (bumpers) missing .
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No 911 phone sign posted. Phone number covered with tape. CDI by adding sign and uncovered phone number.
Apr 17, 2014 16 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Provide protective bumpers on the ladders
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain at least 6' clearance around the pool
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Telephone is operable but cannot connect to 911 when dialed - corrected during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PENINSULA YACHT CLUB, THE” or State ID 2060500732). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.