6demerits
HUNTERSVILLE FAMILY FITNESS
11725 VERHOEFF DRIVE, Huntersville, NC 28078
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500942
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 5, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 5, 2014Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Kristin Sminchak and George Eversmann.
Some no diving and depth markers on pool deck cracked. Maintain in good condition.
Facility is life-guarded when open. Body tubes in place.
Permit issued
No Night Swimming
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
One depth marker missing. .2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Corrected.
May 19, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Kristin Sminchak and George Zimmerman.
Observed all previous issues from 5/8 pool inspection have been corrected.
>2” gap under gate at bottom of the stairs okay due to topography of the sidewalk.
No issues observed
Permit sticker issued with the following condition:
No Night Swimming
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 8, 2025 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Kristin Sminchak and George Zimmerman.
Pool ~5,500 sq. ft. Will need 8 feet of clear walking space around the pool and 2 sets of body hooks and body tubes.
NOTE - Playground is inside the pool area.
Some depth and no diving markers on pool deck cracked. Maintain in good condition.
Measured pool width at 60 feet. If pool is not lifeguarded, provide 2 US Coast Guard approved ring buoys with attached 50 foot throw ropes at least 1/4” inches in diameter.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass.
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
One depth marker on gutter partially missing. .2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some chain link fencing coming apart. 2528(a) Mesh shall not exceed 2.25" square.
Some gaps under the chain link fence > 4” inches. .2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
Gaps > 2” under back gate and main gates. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under gates. - Pre-permit item.
Gate by playground with magnalatch < 54” from the ground. .2528(a) Gate latches shall be 54" in height. - Pre-permit item.
Gate by playground not-self-closing. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. - Pre-permit item.
Main gates and back gate with openings > 1/2” within 18” of push bar. .2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no openings greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. - Pre-permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs too close to pool edge. .2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). - Pre-permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect emergency phone number posted. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Corrected.
May 22, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not approved. Permit restriction flow meter on filtration shall remain operable with flow not to exceed 600 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Pump 4 and 5 T’D together on return line back to pool - - 20 main drains in bottom of pool. 4 MD’s are not operational - - tied to a slide that was never installed. *16 main drains total.
#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 bottom of pool with minor debris and plastic top to fence. EHS able to verify main drains and see bottom of pool floor. CDI- CPO to clean pool during the inspeciton.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed ladder on 3ft 6 in right side of pool loose and in need of tightening.
#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. - Observed new rope to be longer than 41’. CDI- CPO provided rope at 41’.
#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. - Observed chairs less than 1 foot from pools edge. CDI- CPO provided 6 ft of distance.
May 16, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection.
Pool operating 11a - 7p Mon - Fri, 11a - 5p on Saturdays & Sundays.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 5, 2022 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool operating 10a - 7p Mon - Fri, 10a - 5p on Saturdays & Sundays. No night swimming visit is required at this time.
#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. Observed gate between parking lot and pool by the stairs not self closing self latching. CDI: pool operator repaired gate to self close self latch during inspection.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed some areas in chain link fence greater than 4 inches and coming apart. CDI: maintenance fixed fence during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed 2 inch depth marker inch tile broken about a quarter of an inch on pool deck next to slide. Observed some minor cracks in some areas of pool deck.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light in chemical storage room not operable. Repair light.
Note: Forced ventilation in pump room/chemical storage room. Does not appear to have fresh air intake for ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in 1 of the outside unisex restrooms.
May 19, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Area of dark plaster noted in previous inspection has been replastered to a white sandy color.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
ph was 7.0. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection. Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
May 18, 2020 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - Step located above WAV18WRxxx drain covers cut to approx. 4" above drain cover. Per manufacturer specifications, drain covers requires at least 2" above cover to provide uniform flow.
Note - Pool plaster at zero entry appears dark. Not approved by department prior to installation. Provide Light Reflectance Value
(LRV). May require repair prior to 2021 operating season.
Note - New playground area gate does not meet code requirements. Perimeter fence around playground meets fencing code.
Playground area outside of required deck spacing.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Permit Restriction - Deck cover located underneath lifeguard stand offset >1/2". Lifeguard stand must remain present over cover at all times pool is operational.
Issuance of a 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 signature due to COVID-19 restrictions. Jessica Martin present during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
6" under fence in some locations. Maintain 4" or less on pools built prior to 2010.
All other items noted from previous visit corrected. Meshing added to all three gates to maintain no greater than 1/2" within 18" of push bar. Note - meshing appears rough. Recommend finishing metal edges as to not present a hazard.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck drain near slide rough/rusty. Continue to monitor and repair as needed. At time of inspection, did not appear to present a hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light in chemical storage room not operable. Repair light.
Note: Forced ventilation in pump room/chemical storage room. Does not appear to have fresh air intake for ventilation.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Check valve for fill line does not meet .2512. If ever replaced, replace with approved check valve.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention device.
May 14, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Observed "NO DIVING" signs without contrasting color background in some areas of pool decking. CDI "NO DIVING" stickers provided and put in place.
#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 chemical room without forced or cross ventilation.
May 7, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed a missing depth marker and no diving maker at the zero entry section on the pump room side of the pool. CDI by adding both markers during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed small amount of water on the pump room floor by the water inlet. No puddling on the floor, but inlet may have a small leak.
May 23, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter appears stuck. Paddock scheduled today to fix flow meters on inside and outside pools.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Small leak coming from water line in pump room.
Jun 7, 2016 24 demerits · 6 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form has main drains going to seperate pumps; observed pumps connected. Resubmit PDSC. iMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ISSUED.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Provide at least 8 feet of clear walking space around pool. Observed chairs within 8 feet of entrance of pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone number not posted. CDI emergency phone number posted.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pump for spray feature non-functional.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed ventilation not provided in chemical storage room. Observed lighting not provide in chemical storage room. Observed two lighting fixtures non-functional in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed pipes/flow of pipes not labeled. Identify pumps and label.
May 19, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0 upon arrival. Corrected during inspection.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers at 1' and 0' spaced 30' apart today- must be 25' or less around the perimeter. Intent to suspend issued today for this item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose ladder today- secure this item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed an inoperable flow meter today.
Jun 5, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Clean pool walls and floor in corners. Monitor cracks in base of pool near drains and repair if needed!
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Repair cover over skimmer valve on pool deck located under lifeguard stand. Cover is cracked/damaged!
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repair ventilation(fan) in chemical room.General Comment: Damaged international no diving vinyl decal replaced on pool deck at time of inspection. Recommend providing light shield over light fixture in family bathroom on pool deck.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HUNTERSVILLE FAMILY FITNESS” or State ID 2060500942). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.