6demerits
EMERALD BAY
1299 TORRENCE CIR, Davidson, NC 28036
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500749
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 1, 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 betterMay 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 1, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CPO, Kara Gilchrist
Interlock tested and operational
Pool contains no public restroom. Surrounding residents only
CPO logs begin today
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard
Permit issued
#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 a chair 5ft from the pools edge.
#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.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Observed no cross ventilation for pump/chemical room. Observed broken light in pump room.
Apr 25, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- Observed a gas utility box located on the outside fencing, (foothold- measured less than 45”), the line from a box connect into a gas grill inside fencing pool deck.
The pool construction date: 7/29/1997.
- CPO: Kara Gilchrist present during inspection of an operational permit.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: Flow meter must remain operable with flow not exceed 119 GPM due to drain cover flow restriction.
NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED.
#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, tables on pool deck measured at 5ft. CDI- Furniture rearranged to provide 6ft at the time of inspection.
Apr 30, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 12, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: ensure deck furniture is set up to allow for proper deck space
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
vacuum line cap broken. Corrected during inspection
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
no air gap for back wash
Apr 26, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Kara Gilchrist present during the inspection.
Verified main drains and pumps.
Night swimming NOT permitted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. Observed chemicals stored on the floor. CDI - chemicals elevated off the ground.
Apr 22, 2021 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed excess debris collected in skimmer baskets in need of cleaning.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
REPEAT
.2522(a) Provide 6ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed table and chairs stored within 6ft of pool edge.
Apr 28, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool will not be open for night swimming. Night swimming visit is not required. Skimmer pump horsepower is 1.25 which is different from 3HP that was submitted on PDSC form and on pump housing placard. 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
#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 clear walking space due to lawn chairs. Lawn chairs were moved back to provide 6ft deck clearance during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool. Observed no shower sign posted. Shower sign was in pump room and will be posted prior to opening.
Apr 11, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck obstruction, pool chairs moved away from the edge of the pool to prevent deck obstruction.
May 25, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No fan or cross ventilation in pump room. Pump/chemical room door has a single vent on the top part of the door.
Apr 28, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed fractures in pool deck.Observed deck furniture <6' from pool edge.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed lifeguard sign reading "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY WARNING" . Sign should read "WARNING NO LIFEGAURD ON DUTY".
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No fan or cross ventilation in pump room.
Apr 28, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit pending due to corrected PDSC form
Pump - Pentair Challenger High Flow CFII-NI-2FE
Drains - SDX retro
Covers - Aquastar 6HP
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed cracks on pool decking and areas of paint chipping on deck - recommend resurfacing the pool deck.
Apr 20, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC forms must be completed prior to issuance of permit.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed fractures in pool deck.Observed deck furniture <6' from pool edge. CDI
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed lifeguard sign reading "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY WARNING" . Sign should read "WARNING NO LIFEGAURD ON DUTY".
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter. CDI
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross ventilation in pool pump room.
Apr 24, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Sign needs to be changed so the word "WARNING" is at the top or the first word in front of "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY"
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross ventilation in pump/ chemical room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMERALD BAY” or State ID 2060500749). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.