20demerits
WALDEN RIDGE
8700 WALDEN RIDGE DR, Charlotte, NC 28216
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500770
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedApr 1, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 9, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 9, 2014Lower is betterApr 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 1, 2026 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming
No permit restrictions
Inspection conducted with CPO Chris Andrews
#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 inside the pool. CDI: being cleaned.
#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 3 out of 8 weirs missing. CDI - CPO installed missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed a lot of debris inside skimmers. CDI: cleaned on site.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(d) The distance between no diving markers shall be no more than 25 feet perimeter or as the crow flies. Observed no diving markers > 25’ apart in some areas on pool deck. CDI: no diving markers that were faded were colored in on deck to meet the rules of no < 25 feet apart.
#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 two ropes for ring buoys > 50ft. CDI- both ropes were shortened to 50ft by CPO.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Observed lights out in both chemical and pump room. CDI; bulbs will be replace as indicated by CPO.
Apr 21, 2025 16 demerits · 4 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 2 out of 8 weirs missing. CDI - CPO installed missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed handrail not secured to the floor. CDI - CPO secured handrails to floor.
#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 two ropes for ring buoys at 55ft. CDI- PIC minimized size to 50ft for both ropes.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter reading 0GPM and not moving. CPO and area manager replaced flow meter and did a backwash on system which resulted in flow meter reading 260GPM
Apr 26, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: SUMP/ DRAIN CHANGE FROM 12X12 TO 18X18 VERIFIED.
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background. Observed no diving marker with paint removing. You cannot see some of the letters and what is visible is not 4". CDI- No diving corrected to 4" and re-written.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. Observed callback number to emergency phone not working to Vikings box at start of inspection. Pool operator was able to successfully get call back number to work during time of inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed detailed cleaning needed to toilet fixtures in restrooms.
Apr 28, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits. Permit issued
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 5, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed one metal rung missing around the ladder. Does not appear to be a safety hazard.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed 3 areas of concrete missing around handrails and on the pool deck. CDI-PO had concrete mix, filled in holes.
.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 2 large holes where the pool used to keep flags for swimming competitions. The holes are 1.5inches and too large to keep unfilled. PO temporarily placed large plastic tubes in them for people to see, has since sent EHS a picture of the holes with concrete inside.
May 7, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Due to covid 19 restrictions, no signature required. Robert present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floor paint chipping in men's restroom.
Apr 18, 2018 22 demerits · 6 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on floor 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
Observed heavy debris floating in skimmer baskets.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed one depth marker in disrepair. CPO replaced depth marker.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope greater than 50 ft. CPO cut and tied throw rope to 50 ft.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag chemicals stored directly on floor in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed less than 2in air gap at backwash line.
May 4, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 26, 2016 8 demerits · 4 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repair ventilation in pump/chemical room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide an air gap between back wash piping and back wash pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Repair. handle on hand washing sink faucet fixture in women bathroom and replace missing shower heads on showers.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide a back flow prevention device on hose bib located on pool deck. General Comment: General cleaning of pool floors and walls. Ms. Amanda Shore present at time of inspection.
May 7, 2015 22 demerits · 7 violations
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One eye lid missing from return outlet in pool. Corrected: Eyelid placed into outlet.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Two body hoods had bolts facing inside of hook creating safety risk. Corrected: Bolts turned to outside of hooks.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck, not operating, needs correcting.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ceiling exhaust fan in chemical room does not appear to be operating. Needs correcting. Be sure door to chemical room is left open at all times for natural cross ventilation of vents in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap from backwash pipes from height of backwash pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
MIrrors should be shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed hose bibs on pool deck, and in men's restroom needing backflow prevention device.GENERAL COMMENT: Permit to be issued
May 9, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #7 Observed some debris on pool stairs & debris (pollen) on pool wall tiles. **clean.
GC #29 Mirrors in restrooms appear to be glass. **mirrors should be shatterproof.
GC Hose bib (on automatic fill line) needs back flow prevention. **install vacuum breaker on hose bib.
Pool permit can be issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some deck cracks. Need plugs in race flag pole holes in deck when flags not in use.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Backwash pipe inserted down into sump. **backwash water should discharge through complete air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WALDEN RIDGE” or State ID 2060500770). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.