6demerits
RIVERBEND COMMUNITY POOL
2716 WINDING RIVER DR, Charlotte, NC 28214
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500996
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 28, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 28, 2013Lower is betterApr 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 9, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming is still approved.
#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.
Observed 3 missing skimmers. Replace missing skimmers. No permit action necessary.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed a missing rubber bumper on one of the ladders. Corrected During Inspection - Rubber bumper was recovered.
Apr 10, 2025 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed only 2 out of 15 weirs missing from skimmers.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed heavy debris in skimmer baskets. CDI - CPO cleaned baskets during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed 6 hand rails base plates and 4 ladders base plates not secured. CDI - CPO corrected issues.
#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 two buoy throw ropes to be more than 50FT, measurements resulted in 57FT for both.. CDI - CPO corrected rope length to 50ft.
Apr 11, 2024 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming as of today. Pool wants to pursue night swimming. Night swimming visit needed.
Walked with CPO Caleb Breed
Observed water to restrooms and showers not working. Plumber was called out and determined water meter at the street was not turned on. Water was turned on and now working at showers and restrooms.
#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 minor debris on pool floor. CPO- started to clean pool floor during visit.
#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. Observed only 4 out of 15 weirs missing from skimmers.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris in skimmer baskets. CDI: basket dumped and cleaned during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed several ladders and rails with some looseness and shall be tightened. Observed several endcaps missing on ladders.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. - Mirrors in restrooms were without documentation of being shatterproof.
Apr 10, 2023 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming was approved in 2021.
#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 minor debris on pool floor. CPO- started to clean pool floor during visit. EHS able to observe pool floor and main drains.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed several ladders and rails with some looseness and shall be tightened.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Observed one eye whole missing. CDI- CPO provided.
#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 two buoy throw ropes to be more than 50FT. CDI- CPO provided throw rope to be 50ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. - Mirrors in restrooms were without documentation of being shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. - Observed hose bib near bathroom and pool deck without a back flow prevention device.
May 11, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool permit issued.
#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 ring buoy rope to be greater than 50ft. CDI-rope length was cut to the proper length of 50ft.
Apr 14, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Observed ladder closest to the slide further than 6in from the wall.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed 5 ladders loose around the pool. CDI-PO was able to fix while on site.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 3 eyelets loose. CDI-PO was able to tighten while on site.
Apr 9, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Due to covid 19, no signature required.
---NOTE---restroom baseboards were being dried out due to repairs.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 9, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed missing ladder endcaps on ladder near slide.
Apr 11, 2018 12 demerits · 4 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, .2537)- Observed rocks inside 50% of skimmers. CDI- CPO removed rocks.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
(.2517, .2521)- Observed ladder on 4ft side with a missing cap and several ladders/rails in need of tightening down around the pool since they are loose.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
(.2528, .2537)- Observed horizontal foot hold 35-38 inches on out side of fence from another foot hold. Brick wall meeting fence horizontal bar is 35-38 inches. Pool constructed in 2002.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
(.2512)- Observed hose bib on pool deck without a proper back flow prevention device. Provide.
CPO Danny Richards was present during the inspection.
Meck county permit number: 18-601069
Apr 20, 2017 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repair ventilation in chemical room.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide back flow prevention device on hose bib located on pool deck area.
*****Pool must provide PDSC form for slide feature pump and drain covers. Observed six drain cover matching main pool drain in base of pool attached to wall under slide feature connected to pump for circulation of water of slide feature. PDSC form must be submitted to our office before pool permit is released*
Apr 14, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 Pool floors clean; observed pool floor in need of cleaning.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2537 .2518 Surface skimmers clean; Observed skimmer systems in need of cleaning.
Jun 11, 2015 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for lights.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on pool floor in deep end. Keep clean.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some ladders with rails 8" from pool wall. Maintain between 3" and 6". One step handrail loose. Repaired during inspection. >75 ft between ladder and steps. Maintain ladder or handrail every 75 ft or less.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
36" between brick wall and horizontal on fence. Maintain 45" or greater between horizontals and ground.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
NIght swimming at pool. Lights not operational. Intent to Suspend issued. Pool temporarily posted hours until dusk. Pool to close at night until repaired.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels in restrooms. Provide paper towels.
Jun 26, 2014 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - General Comment: Observed some missing perimeter fins and one damaged fin on one drain. Replace by opening 6/27 otherwise permit will be suspended. Replace where needed.
Intent to Suspend issued for #24
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one weir missing from skimmer; one damaged skimmer basket; some damaged turtles. Keep in good repair and replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed >20 ft between step handrails. Provide handrails at 10 ft apart or less for steps >20 ft by 2015 pool season. provide scope letter.
Observed end caps missing off of one ladder. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed electrical footholds outside fence by slide. Eliminate footholds.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some algae on pool deck by slide. Keep clean.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Backwash pit not visible from filters or pump. Install sight glass. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Fans in restrooms dirty. Clean.
Jun 28, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed multiple equalizer lines plugged. Corrected onsite.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RIVERBEND COMMUNITY POOL” or State ID 2060500996). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.