2demerits
CADY LAKE
5301 KING ARTHUR DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500911
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedMay 7, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 7, 2014Lower is betterMay 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 7, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Zackary Womack
No night swimming
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed ventilation fan turned off in chemical storage room. Switched turned on.
May 21, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Flooring in restrooms do not meet slope requirement of rule. If renovated in the future, must be brought to current code - 2025.
No violations noted during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 13, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed gaps in mesh around pump gate to pool deck greater than 1/2".
Correct within 30 days.
New deck and skimmers installed. Infield plan review complete.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gaps greater than 1/2" around rear gate with handle on inside.
No gaps greater than 1/2" x 1/2" within 18 inches of the unlatch mechanism.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
Apr 11, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed life rope on ring bouy greater than 50ft. Corrected on site by cutting rope to 50ft.
May 12, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Adam Kennell present during inspection
No night swimming permitted.
#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. Debris in skimmers.
#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. Locked service gate did not self-close and latch when verified. Corrected during inspection and gate self-closed and latched.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. Required pool rule sign present but not permanently affixed. Corrected while on site.
Apr 8, 2021 12 demerits · 4 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. Debris accumulated on 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Skimmers with accumulated debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder cap broken - replaced during inspection.
#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. Pump room with water on floor from wading pool pump leakage.
Apr 30, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: no night swimming
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
ladder missing inserts by the lifeguard stand
May 8, 2019 12 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris in the bottom of the pool. Clean.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
-Observed no slip proof tread on the bottom step of a ladder. Corrected- Tape placed on.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
-Observed a loose ladder. Corrected- Tightened.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 5.5-6.5" from the ground to the horizontal line of the fence.
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-Observed the pump room floor wet.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
-Observed the light very dim in the pump room.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
*Only main entrance will be unlocked. Clubhouse doors will remain locked, per Katie B.
Apr 19, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
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: 18-600297.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 2, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor.
Apr 29, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
All doors and gates entering to the pool shall be self-closing and self-latching. Observed door from men's restroom not latching. Corrected during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in bathrooms should be shatter proof.
May 6, 2015 24 demerits · 7 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris on 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
Floating debris in pool.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder and handrails loose. Repaired during my inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope measured at 47' during initial check.. Replaced with 50' rope during my inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meater not operating properly.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room wet from leak. Chemicals stored on the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower not working.
May 7, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH = 7.0. Corrected during inspection to 7.2.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmers.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Paper bag of sodium bicarbonate on floor of chemical room - moved to shelf. Two door vents on same side of room plus one fan which would not turn on.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
M.ale restroom hot water at sink = 113F; female = 112F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CADY LAKE” or State ID 2060500911). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.