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CHEROKEE HOA
5500 SUNSTAR COURT, Charlotte, NC 28226
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500786
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 22, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 25, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 25, 2014Lower is betterApr 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 22, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No night swimming.
Permit Restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable. Show required at 68 Jim to 98 Jim to meet turnover and flow restriction of the filter.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no paper towel in men’s restroom.
Inspection completed with CPO Brochton Crawford.
Flow meter to remain operable.
Flow meter to operate between 68 GPM and 98 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of the filter.
Flow meter observed at 70 GPM
No Night Swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection. NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
EHS verified the following were corrected during inspection:
1) Replace skimmer weir where missing.
2) Autofill on wall missing cover. Provide cover.
3) Contractor could not repair polymeric sand due to weather/rain during the week. Polymeric sand must be set within 6 ft. of pool edge to ensure impervious surface.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Temporary repairs have been made to large cracks in pool deck. Pool deck is scheduled to be resurfaced this fall.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 3, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS informed Pool Operator, Jake Dobbins, that the pool permit is denied to due violations observed during today’s inspection and a $100 return inspection fee will need to be paid before re-inspection.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. EHS unable to clearly identify main drains due to clarity of the water. Maintain water clarity to ensure main drains can be clearly visible from the pool deck.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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 severe cracking in several areas of pool deck surface which created offsets of approximately 2-3 inches in some areas.
Apr 22, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.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 markings less than 4 inches on corners of pool 4 inch lettering faded . CDI PIC has stencil and is repainting markings.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed location of emergency phone not listed on pool rule sign and phone is not visible from pool area. CDI PIC added location of emergency phone to pool rule sign.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Observed mirrors in restrooms not shatterproof.
Apr 15, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Decking near rear entry ladder has been repaired with caulking type substance. Caulking is starting to deteriorate. CPO Alex Clay advised that the HOA for the neighborhood will be having the pool deck resurfaced next week. Opening date still expected to be May 1, 2021.
Night swimming not permitted. Permit issued today.
#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. Throw rope for ring buoy longer than the required 27FT. CPO Alex Clay corrected rope length during the inspection.
Apr 24, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming not approved, EHDITS updated to reflect that operator must repair damage to pool deck near the rear pool stairs before opening next season.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed leaking shower pipes
Apr 25, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope had carabineer around ring buoy. Rope was corrected and tied around rope
Apr 27, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Rope on buoy over 27' required length. CDI- Rope cut to 27 ' while on site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Fan in chemical / pump room not operational.
#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. No labeling on pipes. Directional arrows provided while on site.
Jun 26, 2017 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
one weir missing
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
fill in the cracks around pool
Jul 6, 2016 30 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily written water quality records on site. Observed record book inaccessible. Make record book accessible.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Provide the Health Department with PDSC forms with correct information. Observed PDSC form listing 3 skimmer baskets when there are 4 skimmers. Submit updated PDSC forms.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Maintain depth markings and no diving markings around the pool and in good repair. Observed depth markings and no diving markings in poor repair and hard to read.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Maintain weirs in place and in good repair. Observed one out of 4 weirs missing. Replace.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Provide a telephone capable of dialing 911. Observed the emergency telephone incapable of dialing 911 (9 button wont register when pushed) and no phone number posted. Immediate suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Maintain flow meter in good repair. Observed flow meter stuck.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide an air gap for filter backwash. Observed air break for backwash, not air gap.
Jun 29, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517 - Ladders and handrails shall be maintained in good repair. One handrail loose to touch. Tightened during the inspection.
Jun 25, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #8: General comment: ensure that weirs are free floating.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
ensure that gate is self latching. Latch corrected during inspection.(CDI)
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Ensure that flow meter is operating properly.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Replace valve on shower to ensure water is accessible at all times.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHEROKEE HOA” or State ID 2060500786). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.