18demerits
MALLARD LAKE
2620 GOSLING TERRACE RD, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501082
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedMay 18, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 8, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 8, 2014Lower is betterMay 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 18, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 385 gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Feature drains expire - 5/7/2029. Filtration Drains expire - 4/27/2034.
Construction: 8/8/2005
Rope: 50’
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT APPROVED.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) All suction fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
GPMs exceeding suction hazard restriction. CPO corrected to required setting of less than 385 gpm, at 340 gpm.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
One ladder missing one end cap.
#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.
One rope with length of rope less than 50ft. CPO corrected rope by providing new, cuttting and knotting to required length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present.
Main gate not closing fully at start of inspection. CPO adjusted gate during inspection. EHS verified.
May 13, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
#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. Slight leaf debris on the pool floor in the feature area. Cleaning in progress during inspection.
#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 observed with small amount of floating debris. Removed during inspection.
#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. Rope for buoy observed to be longer than 50’. Rope cut to required length during inspection.
May 17, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks in deck.
#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. Observed piping without labels.
May 10, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed location of emergency phone not posted on pool rule sign and phone not visible from entire pool deck. CDI PIC added location to emergency phone.
Apr 27, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED - FACILITY PERMITTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2021 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Jeff Frye on site today. No night swimming.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
observed floating debris in skimmers. CDI
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
observed loose ladder in deep end of pool
#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.
observed rope length > 50'. CDI
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft).
observed deck chairs < 8' from edge of pool. CDI
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. observed pool address on emergency sign reading 2622. CDI corrected to 2620 to match 911 operators data.
Apr 24, 2020 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 22. GC-add sign visible from pool deck directing people to location of emergency phone
28. GC-move shower sign so visible upon entrance to pool
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals moved off floor during inspection, natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
Apr 17, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: John Rhodes present during inspection.
#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 full of leaf debris, cleaned during inspection.
Apr 13, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: John Rhodes was present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed the pool floor with dirt and debris. **Corrected
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed a missing inlet fitting on the pool wall. **Inlet fitting was installed during inspection.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
May 11, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED PRE-INSPECTION. PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED IN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS. NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
WATER SLIDE HAS CARGO NET FEATURE THAT IS IN SERIOUS DISREPAIR. NET WOULD BE HAZARDOUS FOR USE ON THE PLAY FEATURE. CARGO NET FEATURE HAS BEEN BLOCKED OFF BY THE CPO SUCH THAT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE. KEEP THE CARGO NET FEATURE BLOCKED OFF UNITL IT IS CORRECTED SUCH THAT IT IS NOT A HAZARD.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 19, 2016 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 24) Underwater light by slide only held in place with one screw, not seated flush to the wall. Recommend putting at least one more screw or clip in to hold it securely in place.
Permit will be issued in 1-3 business days. Pool cannot use feature until new VGB approved covers have been installed and approved.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Main drains for feature pump Lawson 18x18" covers with one inch sump. This is not installed according to manufacturer's VGB standards. Operator will keep feature pump locked out until they are able to rebuild the sump to meet sVGB standards.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmer baskets with rocks. Use only NSF approved skimmer baskets. Rocks removed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room without proper ventilation. Provide either forced air or cross draft ventilation.
Apr 29, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine to test at 0.08. Corrected on site - free chlorine was brought up to 1.0.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaf debris present on pool flooring. Employee was on site to start cleaning process. Keep pool free of debris.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed table and chairs closer than required distance. Corrected on site - chairs and table were relocated to provide adequate distance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed equipment in pump room with slight leak. Keep floor free of water and equipment in good repair.
May 8, 2014 6 demerits · 1 violation
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Maintain the rope length at 50ft. Observed at 65ft. Cut onsite to 50ft.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MALLARD LAKE” or State ID 2060501082). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.