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YMCA HEMBY LOWER
9760 HAPPY VALLEY DR, Charlotte, NC 28270
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500796
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 14, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 2, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 2, 2014Lower is betterApr 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 14, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
No violations noted.
TWO PUMPS PULL THROUGH SAME SET OF MAIN DRAINS AND EQ LINES. Paddock drain covers - Installed 1/2010. Provide yearly documentation for recertification of drains. Screws changed 4/11/2022 - 4/11/2029.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Brigman
#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 cracks in pool deck that were greater than a 1/2”. CDI areas filled.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on pool deck that needs to be filled.
#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
Apr 24, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
phone works but had to call 911 3 times before it connected.. check phone
Apr 21, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 5, 2022 6 demerits · 3 violations
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label pump flow in pump room. Fix pump with plastic wrap around
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
post shower sign
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
slip-resistant matts in bathrooms
Apr 23, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed deck with several large cracks. Repair if damage causes trip hazards or the ladder to not be secure
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. One pump appears to have a leak making the floor wet.
May 13, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTES: No violations were found during time of inspection. PO verified with documentation paddock cover inspection and documentation on screws being replaced, screws were replaced in March of 2019. Permit issued with the following restriction: Issuance of 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 11, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Life guards will be on duty during all hours of operation.
Night swimming is not permitted.
#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 incorrect emergency signage. CDI-new signs laminated and posted
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(a) Water supply serving the swimming pool and all plumbing fixtures shall be an approved water supply. Observed water spigots need back-flow prevention
May 4, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: GENERAL COMMENTS: 0 DEMERITS.
Life guards will be on duty during all hours of operation.
Night swimming is not permitted.
The local permit number is: 18-600289.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the flow meter not properly reading the flow. It was determined that the flow meter was installed backwards. CDI-The flow meter was fixed and the bobber is properly reading the flow of water.
May 2, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Phone was replaced with a new one
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Plaster around ladder to fill in gaps
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone was not working but corrected during inspection
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
flow meter was stuck
May 5, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: GC) update PSDC form. Their was one Aquastar equalizer located within the pool. Phone works but has static. Speaking with the 911 operator she said she could hear me mines the static
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
two weirs were stuck
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Fill in the cracks by the ladder
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower sign not posted but was corrected and placed in the changing room.
May 7, 2015 16 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
Two weirs not functioning (stuck). One was replaced during inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting missing.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Sign missing "Children Should Not Use The Swimming Pool Without Adult Supervision". Corrected during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower sign not posted.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Need backflow preventer on hose bib when using to fill pool.
May 2, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Clean the pool floor
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Clean the skimmers
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA HEMBY LOWER” or State ID 2060500796). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.