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MAA GATEWAY #1
806 W 5TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500956
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 20, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 1, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 1, 2014Lower is betterMay 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 20, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed.
Night swimming not permitted
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED WINDOW BLOCKERS ON GROUND LEVEL WINDOWS.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
EQ LINES PLUGGED/COVERED. IMPELLER VERIFIED SEE PDSC FORM 6/7/2021. 2.60 THP MOTOR ON A 1.5 HP PUMP.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH recorded at 7.1 CDI - Soda ash added to increased to 7.7
#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 had debris in baskets. CDI- Cleaned.
May 16, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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. Some debris in skimmer baskets. Clean.
#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 length was 23 feet. CDI - Operator had new rope and she cut it to 32 feet
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Valves and pipes in pump room need to be labeled.
Aug 4, 2023 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Re-Inspection conducted with CPO Justin Clowers prsent.
PDSC form verified.
Permit denied. Items that will hold up permit:
1) .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed inoperable emergency Kings III phone.
Once the non-compliant item has been corrected, please contact Environmental. Health at 980-314-1620 to submit re-inspection fee.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed 1 of 2 pool ladder end caps missing. -2-
#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 water hose on deck leading into pool. CDI - Hose removed. -4-
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed inoperable Kings III phone. Repair. -6-
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed insufficient lighting in pump room; 1 light flickering other out. Repair. -2-
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Observed female and male restrooms with non-shatterproof mirrors. -2-
May 3, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, Phil Stalnaker present.
Permit denied. Items that will hold up permit:
- .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Damaged pool deck creating trip hazard originating at base of hand rail. Repair.
- Damaged pool floor surrounding 3rd step hand rail base. Repair scheduled with Caribbean Pool.
Other items observed with and without permit action were corrected during inspection.
Once non-compliant items have been corrected, please contact Environmental Health at 980-314-1620 to submit re-inspection fee.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged pool floor surrounding 3rd step hand rail base. Repair. -4-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1x loose hand rail. Hand rail loose due to damaged deck at base. Repair. -2-
#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 throw rope length greater than 32 ft. CDI - Rope shortened to 32 ft during inspection. -6-
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed damaged pool deck creating trip hazard at base of hand rail. Repair. -4-
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non-operational flow meter dial. CPO discovered air gap preventing dial movement. CDI - CPO corrected and GPM recorded. -4-
May 11, 2022 10 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 excessive debris in pool filters. CDI - Pool filters were cleared.
#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 rope for ring buoy to be less than required 32ft. CDI - The rope was replaced with appropriate length rope during inspection.
May 28, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 1) Cannot confirm model # of Sta Rite pump but can Confirm a visual confirmation that pump is a Sta-Rite. Facility must confirm if Impeller is a different model than what is on record with Mecklenburg County Public Health. If Impeller is Different, Facility must submit new Records to Katie Wilson. Notice of record must be submitted within ONE WEEK.
2) There is no suction hazard if pump is different with a higher horse power.
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3) If Pump Horse power exceeds restrictions, it may cause filtration problems which may lead to replacement.
No violations noted.
No night swimming permitted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming NOT approved.
All 4 and 6 point items were in compliance by end of inspection.
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
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI: PIC added soda ash to pool and pH was brought up to 7.2 by end of inspection.
May 10, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit issued. No night swimming.
All 4 and 6 point demerit items in compliance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed no ventilation in pump room.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed no ventilation in chemical room.
May 21, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
No Night Swimming.
Windows cannot open greater than 4" onto pool deck or have audible alarm.
All pervious items addressed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors/gates swing in toward pool. Gates should swing away from pool. Pool built '01.
Gate bottom fixed to eliminate gap.
Apr 28, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Brandon Vaughn
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2739 PDSC forms shall be updated. Observed pool with less than 2 equalizers and not following state requirements and pump is a Sta-Rite P4E6FL model and not P4E6GL. CDI equalizers permanently plugged during inspection. Facility needs to send in updated PDSC forms.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 Gates before 2010 hall have a gap of no more than 4''. Observed 8'' gap at bottom of the gate. CDI plywood drilled to bottom of gate.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518 Label pipes to show the flow of water on lines in pump room. Observed pipes that were not labeled.
May 6, 2016 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED. POST PERMIT IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THE POOL.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder bent away from pool wall. Bend ladder back.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed lower windows on pool deck to be able to be opened greater than 4" wide. Pool built before 2010. Observed 5.5"x"6.5" decorative gaps in the pool gate door.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemical room/pump room fan not working. Repair the ventilation system.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed hose bibb without backflow prevention at pool deck. Provide backflow prevention.
Jun 23, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Equalizer lines plugged in the skimmer. THe CPO removed the plugs during the inspection
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
label the pipes in the pump room.
May 1, 2014 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 21.) General Comment: Observed 1 pool light not functioning. Keep in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Oserved leaves and other floating debris in surface skimmers. Skimmers shall remain free of floating debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed bottom of ladder missing rubber bumper. CDI, pool operator installed bumper on ladder during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck in pump room. CDI, operator repaired stuck flow meter during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed leak on outdoor deck shower. Dressing and sanitary facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAA GATEWAY #1” or State ID 2060500956). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.