14demerits
PINES AT CAROLINA PLACE, THE
12600 WINDY PINES WAY, Pineville, NC 28134
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500780
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedJun 26, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJul 25, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 25, 2013Lower is betterJun 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 26, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#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 on pool floor.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed 1 of 2 doors leading out to pool dock not self-latching. CDI, latch mechanism corrected and door now self-closing and self-latching.
#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 pool chair within 6 feet from edge of pool deck.
#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 at backwash line.
May 15, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Tyrone Attles CPO c-031709.
No Night Swimming allowed.
Flow meter operable.
#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 debris in all 4 skimmers.
CDI - Debris Removed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Observed door leading to the pool from the fitness center not self-closing.
CDI - New door arm mechanism placed on door. Door now self-closes.
#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 pool furniture not allowing 6 feet of clearance around the pool.
CDI - Furniture rearranged to allow 6 feet of clearance.
Sep 30, 2024 40 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Pre-permit inspection conducted with CPO Clay Massenburg and Shohn Beachum.
Gate at parking lot swings in towards pool due to topography. If gate is ever replaced, will need to swing away from pool.
Blue-White flow meter installed on an elbow fitting, not installed per manufacturer’s instructions. Will need to ensure FloVis flow meter is functioning properly.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass
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There is a $100 re-inspection fee that must be paid by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card prior to scheduling a re-inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent main drain, total alkalinity or cyanuric acid checks. .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. - Pre-permit item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Leaves and branches on pool floor and floating on pool surface. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Pre-permit item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water above the skimmers. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Non-slip treads missing on both ladders. Was an issue last year as well. .2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy with new 60 foot throw rope. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Both doors to office and back gate not self-closing and self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Back gate corrected. - Pre-permit item.
Windows in the office capable of opening all the way. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck. - Pre-permit item.
Foothold on outside of fencing. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not ring when calling back to emergency phone. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Pre-permit item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
FloVis flow meter not functioning. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light not working in pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not working in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No floor drains in restrooms. .2526(c) Restroom flooring shall be slip resistant and sloped to drain. Floor drains shall be provided.
May 9, 2023 12 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. - Weirs missing.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Debris in skimmer baskets
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. - Tread missing on both ladders.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Flow meter not operating properly during the inspection. Fixed.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. - No air gap in backwash.
May 27, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING REQUESTED TODAY.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH in poison at 6.8 at beginning of inspection. CDI - Pool operator adjusted pH to 7.4. -6-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose ladders near entrance gate and near diagonal corner from entrance gate. CDI - Pool operator tightened loose ladders during inspection. -2-
#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 rope length at 30 ft when specs provided for pool state rope shall be 36 ft. CDI - Pool operator replaced rope with new rope at 36 ft and backup rope ordered today. -6-
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed 5 ft under fence directly opposite entrance gate near large hill. CDI - Operator filled in with landscaping material during inspection. -4-
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed entrance gate dragging and not completely self closing at beginning of inspection. CDI - Pool operator adjusted hinges so gate is self-latching and self-closing.
Jul 13, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Vacuum line not covered. CDI line covered.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
ladder loose in 5' section. Tighten ladder.
Aug 30, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some dirt in pool -- Cleaning in progress
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing one depth marker -- Corrected
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door not self-closing/self latching -- Alarm added.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs too close to pool edge -- Moved back to gain 6' clearance
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash pit
Jun 28, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Back flow device required on hose bib.
Jun 24, 2016 20 demerits · 5 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 missing weir doors. Replace all missing weir doors.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers missing from the pool wall. Greater than 25 ft apart on pool walls. Intent to suspend issued.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Color contrasting bands on stairs painted over with blue paint on some of the stairs. Intent to suspend issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope length on ring buoy 32 inches and shall be 36 inches. CDI- Rope now 36 inches.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow device observed on the hose bib.
Jul 30, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: -IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ITEMS #3 & 15 HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.-INTENT TO SUSPEND ITEMS #9, 13, & 18 HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.*Permit reinstated. Pool is now on "A" Status and may reopen.
#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 and frog in the skimmer baskets. Clean.
Jul 29, 2015 42 demerits · 10 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed the pH less than 6.8. Provide 7.2-7.8.*IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ISSUED
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed the daily records not complete. Drain information not checked.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed sand in the bottom of 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
-Observed 1 weir missing. Replace.-Observed debris and toys in the skimmers. Clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed the 3' depth markers missing. Replace.*INTENT TO SUSPEND ISSUED
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing on 1 of the ladders. Replace.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed the contrasting bands painted over on the pool steps. Replace the contrasting bands.*INTENT TO SUSPEND ISSUED
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed the body hook at 11 feet long. Provide a 12 foot non-collapsible pole.*IMMEDIATLY SUSPENSION ISSUED
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE" sign posted. Provide sign with exact wording in at least 1" high letters.*INTENT TO SUSPEND ISSUED
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the weight in the pressure gauge stuck. CDI- Repaired.
Jul 22, 2014 48 demerits · 14 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for #3. Contact Katie at 704-309-5494 once corrected to re-open pool.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH <6.8. Acid at >100 ppm. Maintain pH between 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No acid or alkalinity records. Record weekly. Maintain acid below 100 ppm.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
/Chipping paint on pool steps and around returns. Keep in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
No weirs in skimmers. Replace weirs. Equalizers plugged in skimmer. Repaired/corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No Diving faded. Respray in 4" lettering every 25 ft or less. Greater than 25 ft between wall/deck depth markers at shallow. Both sides of steps. Provide wall and deck depth markers 25 ft apart or less.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed slip resistant tread missing on one ladder rung. Replace. Ladder handrails loose. Tighten.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum line not plugged. Provide cap.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture 4 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance. Repair damage to deck at 5 ft.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
"Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty" not in 4" lettering. Provide in 4" lettering. "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" not provided in exact wording. Provide in 1" lettering.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water at 113 F in restrooms. Maintain at 110 F or below.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide a backflow prevention device on hose bib at deck.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No floor drain in restrooms.
Jul 25, 2013 6 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Keep weekly records of cyanuric acid
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Drain line should be one pipe diameter above top of sump
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PINES AT CAROLINA PLACE, THE” or State ID 2060500780). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.