6demerits
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
1920 FOREST SIDE LN, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500830
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 26, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceJun 26, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 26, 2014Lower is betterMay 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 26, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Construction: 5/12/1999
Rope: 50’
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool wall needing repair along seams. Area is between deck and pool surface. CPO to repair with putty.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Light not working properly. Door is maintained open for ambient lighting.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Dry chemicals maintained on floor. CPO removed to truck.
May 22, 2026 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Construction: 05/12/1999
Rope: 50’
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT APPROVED.
#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.
Rope exceeding 50’. Cut and knotted during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
911 does not have matching address. 911 stated 1130 N. College, incorrect address. Permit Denial.
Apr 30, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility will also need to stabilize PH before next inspection.
#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 bottom and top of pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on the deck. Large running crack along edge at stairs into pool. Needs to be repaired. Repeat
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed wrong address at the pool during inspection. 911 also had a different address for the pool. Facility will need to correct the address from 911 and request for another inspection to be opened.
Apr 30, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Expiring drain covers. Requires replacement ending 2025.
Night swimming not permitted.
911has a different address from the facility location.
#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 bottom and top of pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on the deck. Large running crack along edge at stairs into pool. Needs to be repaired. Repeat
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed 911 has a different address from the one on site. Recommend facility to ensure they have the same address with 911 in case of an emergency. The address at 911 is 1130 college street charlotte NC.
May 23, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC confirmed.
#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 and slight green growth on bottom of pool. PIC stated someone was in route to clean pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on the deck. Large running crack along edge at stairs into pool. Needs to be repaired. Repeat
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed broken bag of powdered chemical stored in direct contact with floor. PIC stated they would remove it and clean floor.
May 11, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on the deck. Needs to be repaired.
May 13, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 leaves and debris in pool.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.observed flow meter stuck. Corrected onsite
May 6, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris.
May 29, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed rubber bumper missing from one of the ladders.
Adam was present during the inspection
May 21, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: - PDSC verified and correct
- Pool management company stated a life guard is present at all times even though they have signs stating "no life guard on duty." There was no ring buoy onsite, which is okay if a life guard with a tube/flotation device is present during all hours of operation. A ring buoy was provided with a 50 FT rope just incase.
- Night swimming not permitted
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Observed 0 PPM chlorine in the pool. CDI - chlorine was adjusted and was 1.5 PPM.
#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 dirt settled in the bottom of the pool. CDI - pool was vacuumed during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
Jul 3, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment - Clearly identify all piping with color codes or labels and direction of flow.
General Comment - Could not verify whether mirrors in restrooms were shatterproof. Provide shatterproof mirrors.
Permit Issued - No Night Swimming Allowed
Local Permit - 601106
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Damaged plaster in mulitple locations. No hazard to public as no sharp edging. Keep pool floor clean and in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some damage to exterior fence pickets. Keep fencing in good repair. Pool built 2010 - prior to rule change.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Some build-up in toilets, sinks and on floor in restrooms. Keep all fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jun 13, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders in good repair. Observed one ladder in the shallow end of the swimming pool missing one end cap.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Maintain safety ropes connected to ring buoys at 50 feet. Observed both safety ropes at ~53 feet 8 inches. CDI- ropes were cut to 50 feet.
Jun 23, 2016 44 demerits · 10 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine reading 0.8
CDI - corrected by CPO during inspection. Retest 2.0
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH reading 8.0
CDI- corrected during inspection by CPO. Retest 7.8
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed missing records for water chemistry in pool log book. 30 day ITS issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on floor of pool. 30 day ITS issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 missing weirs in surface skimmers.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
observed missing end cap (bumper) on ladder in deep end.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring bouy to be locked in office. CDI by placing by body hook in pool enclosure.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool cover anchors on pool deck causing a trip hazard. CDI tightened anchors.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed sign missing stating, 'Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision'. 30 day ITS issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter. CDI
Jun 22, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily/weekly written records for pool maintenance. ***ITS*****Maintain all documentation for dialy chlorine/pH values and weekly TA and CA values.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Observed no sign posted prohibiting pets.Observed "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in at least one inch lettering was not posted. CDI - signs were posted during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the emergency ohine was not working. CDI - Phone was repaired during the inspection.
Jun 26, 2014 18 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 two missing weirs. Observed missing turtle style floats under skimmer baskets. Reinstall the missing weirs and floats.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed minor damage to two floor inlet covers. Repair the damaged covers.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.Observed PVC hole near concrete steps. Plug the hole.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed one filter gauge reading zero. Determine if gauge is damaged and replace the gauge.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
. Observed hot water at restroom sink at 114 F. Temper hot water at sinks and showers to 110 F or less..
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