4demerits
SOUTHGATE COMMONS
8300 SOUTHGATE COMMONS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500747
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 28, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 28, 2014Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 GPM due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
Inspection completed with CPO, Pierce Sawyer.
Night swimming not permitted.
#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 slight debris in skimmers. -CDI- CPO cleaned.
Apr 23, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: -PDSC verified
-No night swimming
-Equilizers expiring this year. Pool shall not operate past 09/03/2025 without proper replacement verified.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
Observed no recordings for chemicals in log book.
CPO records today’s readings and will continue daily going forward.
#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 lounge chairs less than 6 feet from pools edge.
CPO moved lounge chairs to create more than 6 feet of clearance.
Apr 16, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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 minor leaf litter and debris on bottom of pool. Clean pool bottom as needed.
#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 one (1) rear gate at top of stone stair case with gate swinging into pool deck. Pool was built prior to 2010; topography prevents unauthorized entry.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed minor cracks in deck surface. No cracks were deep such that trip hazard was created.
Apr 26, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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. Observed ring buoy rope at 25’ when its should be 27’. CDI new rope provided
#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 that were preventing a 6ft clearance.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks in deck that are in need of repair.
Apr 26, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
no pool rules sign or lifeguard sign. CDI signs posted on fence.
Apr 13, 2021 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment - Cracking/pitting on decking concrete present. No offsets greater than 1/2 inch observed during inspection.
General Comment - Emergency phone is operating as required with all signs and information posted. Phone however is new and will not attach to existing mounting bracket. Phone was laying on ground at initiation of inspection. Operator placed on elevated surface during inspection but phone needs to be secured/located properly.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH 7.0. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#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. Debris on bottom of pool.
#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 with debris buildup present, heavy tree debris floating on pool surface.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Perimeter fence with detached bar resulting in opening greater than 4”. Operator replaced missing bolt to re-attach bar. Opening now 4”.
May 1, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no violations.
No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Permit conditions:
“Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2019 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mark Houff and TJ Havens
Not permitted for night swimming
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Unable to read chlorine level. As soon as reagents added solution turns clear.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance.
During inspection observed 6HP covers on lines and approved PDSC form states there should be 4HP. CDI facility removed 6HP covers and replaced with4HP.
#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 height of fence that was less than 48". Pre-2010 no permit action taken but must be repaired.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed cracks in decks that were less than 1/2" but in need of repair.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.
Observed light cover in pool that was removed. CDI light cover replaced to cover previous hole.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Observed bags of chemicals that were stored on floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Observed toilet in mens restroom covered in brown fecal matter. In need of cleaning.
Apr 3, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool will not be allowing night swimming.
Pool was issued County Permit sticker #18-600424
PDSC for was submitted by Jen Mullis due to paper work error in pump model number (CFII-N1-2F was listed, but CHII-N1-2F was found in pump room). C. Elmore approved new PDSC form in the field.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 2 pool floor returns to be missing screws. CDI Screws were installed during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed areas of the fence to be less than 48 inches high. (46-47 inches). This pool was built in 1997, before the cut off date in 2010. No permit action taken.
Observed damaged area of fence where lower bar had come loose. Fence was repaired. -CDI
Apr 21, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed pool stairs beginning to chip paint. Paint chipping is not a hazard now but can be in the future. Ensure area is maintained in good repair.
Pool operates from dawn to dusk.
Pool permit is typically posted in the pump room. Requested that CPO post permit in the public eye.
Pool shall be properly cleaned prior to opening for minor leaf debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing from ladders. Replace.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool chairs at 4 ft. CDI - Moved.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed location of emergency phone not viewable in all parts of the deck. CDI - Location of phone described on the pool rules sign.
Apr 15, 2016 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC sheet correct: pump, main drain covers and equalizer covers listed are what's installed.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed one missing tile near stairs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed both handrails very loose. CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed rear access gate swings towards pool. Gate needs to be corrected to swing away from the pool per Katie Wilson. Until gate is fixed it is to be padlocked closed. Shall be fixed before 2017 season.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed water for showers not operating.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed water fill spout extends more than 2 inches into pool.
Apr 10, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH measured 7.0 at start of inspection. Operator adjusted chemicals. pH read 7.2 before inspection ended.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets being cleaned during inspection - tree blossoms have fallen into pool in large amounts.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One of the entry gates opens inward. It is padlocked shut.
Apr 28, 2014 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 stuck in down position.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not closing properly. Corrected onsite. Observed one gate opens into pool. Corrected with lock and chain.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed insufficient water pressure in mens room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTHGATE COMMONS” or State ID 2060500747). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.