14demerits
SONESTA ES SUITES - CHARLOTTE
7925 FOREST PINE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500876
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedJun 3, 2025
Inspections on record9
On record sinceMay 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 16, 2014Lower is betterJun 3, 2025
Inspections & violations
Jun 3, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted with Daniel Dujack, CPO. Pool hours will be from 10 am til 8 pm.
No night swimming permitted.
PDSC information verified.
Permit issued.
#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. One out of two of the skimmers is missing a wier. Skimmer located to the left of the pool entrance.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed areas of fence near posted along the right side of the pool had openings greater than 4 inches. CDI- polls were installed along areas to create less than 4 inches.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter was not working at time of inspection. CDI- CPO was able to repair flow meter.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2526(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. Hose bib not provided in either restroom for cleaning.
May 1, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Address of pool is 7925 Forest Pine Dr., EHS conducted a test of emergency phone and 911 dispatcher stated she could see on her map that address provided was correct, however, the address she had on file was 7924 Forest Pine Dr. EHS spoke to Supervisor who stated permit could be issued due to 911 being able to verify address was correct on map.
Reagents in pool test kit are expired. Replace expired reagents with new reagents.
#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. A table and chairs were observed to be within 6 feet of pool. Pool operator stated table and chairs were moved to clean pool deck and will be moved back at least 6 feet from pool.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter was not operating properly. Pool Operator repaired flow meter during inspection.
Aug 5, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL PASSED INSPECTION. NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. PIC made temporary sign until new sign comes in. EHS will visit within 10 days.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Sign with exact wording was on site. However, 1” lettering was not met. EHS will visit within 10 days to ensure signs meet requirement.
Jun 26, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing in one skimmer basket. CDI- Weir acquired.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Valve not working, CDI- Repaired.
Jun 5, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed the Total alkalinity not checked/recorded weekly (only the cianuric acid was). CDI- Informed Brent of how to properly keep records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed a basket broken. Replace.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed the ladder lifting out of the ground. Set in place.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed the lounge chairs at 4 feet from the pool edge. CDI- Relocated to provide a minimum of 6 feet clearance to the pool edge.
-Per Michelle, the pool will close when the sun goes down- No Night Swimming. *Permit Issued: 10-600620
-The light in the pool is not operational at this time, but the facility plans on getting it repaired.
-If the light is ever fixed, and the facility plans on allowing night swimming, you must contact your Inspector before hand so that a night visit can be done to verify sufficient lighting at night.
Jun 28, 2017 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Please enure that permit is posted at pool where it can be easily seen. Permit may be accessed at meckpools.charmeck.org
# 21. Pool hours end at 10p. Light checked today. Seven of eight lights are operating. Repair light.
#26. Most directional lines on pump drain lines missing/faded. Replace directional lines.
#16. Some areas around fencing at 6" as measured from the outside of the fencing. Adjust to allow no greater than 4" around the bottom of the fencing at pool.
#11. Entry/exit ladders at pool loose. Tighten ladders.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Chemical checks provided for today only. Operator advised of multiple checks for chemicals and cleanings. Return by July 28,2017 to ensure that records are being maintained. Intent to suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two of two weirs missing at skimmers. Operator advised that they will be replaced. Return by July 28, 2017 to ensure replacement of weirs at skimmers. 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 not attached to ring bouy. Rope re-measured and attached to ring bouy.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lounging chairs obstructing 6FT clearance. Some chairs moved to allow for 6FT clearance. Maintain 6FT clearance.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
All signage provided with exact wording except for signage indicating "Adults should not swim alone" in 1" minimum lettering and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" in 1" lettering. Return by July 28, 2017 to check for replacement of signage in exact wording. Intent to suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone is operational; however 911 dispatch personnel advised that address is listed with them at 7924 Forest Pine instead of 7925 as posted. Operator corrected address.
May 2, 2016 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: #6: General comment: Switch old Hoywod main drain to match new cover. New cover on site.
#22: General comment : Updated/corrected Emg. phone number.
#15: General Comment: Corrected throw rope length to 24' Ft.
NOTE: Will verify drain cover has been changed in field.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Ensure that weirs are fitted correctly and properly placed.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
ensure that all ladders and handrails are tight and checked frequently. Replace compression ring if required.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Noted chipping/cracks on decks (close to handrail) Regrout prior to 2017 season.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Check flow meter for proper operation.
Jul 16, 2015 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: One ring buoy and rope in poor condition--Removed during inspection
Concrete damage at railing
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Vacuum port attachment installed on pool wall -- Removed during inspection --Keep plugged,
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing (one)
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder and handrail loose -- Tighten
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working -- Repair
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room door open; floor wet
May 16, 2014 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: POOL PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABE ONLINE AT HTTP://MECKPOOLS.CHARMECK.ORG 3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER INSPECTIONMAINTAIN DAILY POOL CHECK PAPERWORK ONCE POOL OPENS. .
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose pool step ladder and loose handrail. / TIGHTEN STEP LADDER AND HANDRAIL
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring bouy rope measuring greater than required length of 24ft. / CORRECTED TO 24FT
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool deck furniture within 6ft of pool. / FURNITURE STACKED AGAINST FENCE TO GIVE 6FT OF CLEARANCE AROUND POOL
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed EMERGENCY PHONE to work correctly but the 911 Operator informed me that the number shows up as a truncated number that goes directly to the front desk and not to the pool phone. / FOLLOW UP REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS TO ENSURE FACILITY HAS SECURED A DIRECT LINE FOR THE POOL EMERGENCY PHONE. CALL KATIE WILSON @ 704-309-5494 ONCE NUMBER IS FUNCTIONAL.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the bobbit in the flow meter to be stuck and not moving. / PROVIDE A FLOW METER WITH FUNCTIONING BOBBIT
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed equipment room floor to be wet. / Keep Equipment & Chemical room floors dry
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed backwash pipe to not have a true air gap. / ELEVATE PIPE TO PROVIDE TRUE AIR GAP
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SONESTA ES SUITES - CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060500876). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.