14demerits
APPLEGATE
5218 JEWELFLOWER RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501096
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedMay 14, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 19, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 19, 2014Lower is betterMay 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 14, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming
Requires 5% flowmeter for 2026: restriction: VFD must remain operable flowmeter must remain operable. Flow shall be at 2:53 to 282 gallons per minute due to meet turnover and filter flow restriction. Flow greater than 356 gallons per minute exceeds drain covers and create suction hazard.
Flow meter registered at 260 gallons per minute today.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. observed pH at 7.0. Corrected on site to 7.2.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. observed one debt marker, damaged and broken off. Corrected on site with sticker.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. observed chlorine pump not operating because it had been removed. Corrected on site reinstalled and running.
Apr 14, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility headlight debris and pool. Facility Inspected and 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. observed light debris scattered throughout on pool bottom
May 22, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.observed ph at 6.8. CDI to 7.2
#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 slight pool debris on pool floor
May 11, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming is not approved.
#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 pool floor and surface with debris. CDI- CPO started to clean during the 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.- Observed minor debris and rocks in skimmer baskets. CDI- CPO removed items form skimmer baskets.
#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 front gate malfunctioning at the start of the inspection to no self close. CDI- CPO made some adjustments to gate and EHS observed front gate self closing and self latching.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Observed flow meter malfunctioning during the inspection. CDI- PIC made some adjustments and EHS observed flow at 250 gpm.
#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 being used to fill pool water without a proper back flow prevention device.
May 26, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 26, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permit.
250 GPM
Pool hours are from dawn til dusk per pool operator.
#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. Pool floor and walls have leave debris on them. Clean 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. Observed leaves and other debris present in skimmer baskets.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Repair cracks in pool door near entrance of pool.
May 28, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed one depth tile has come loose and been somewaht reattached. Removed and repair properly.
Apr 13, 2020 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Operator has no record keeping other than today's date and observed gaps in record keeping for the past few weeks. Ensure record keeping is consitent for checking chemicals at least once daily.
#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. Vaccum pool 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Clean debris from skimmer baskets.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Urninal in men' restroom out of order. Repair urinal.
May 9, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on pool floor
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
restroom mirrors not safety glass
May 4, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Employee Steve Prevatte was present during the inspection.
Mecklenburg County Public Health swimming pool 2018 permit number: 18-601082
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed old daily written records in pump room where pool water quality parameters were not filled out along with main drain checks. CDI- EHS informed employee each day the pool is open these items must be record each day. NOTE: Pool has not been open since last pool season.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
(.2530,.2537) - Observed one throw rope at 53ft and one throw rope at 52ft. CDI- Employee corrected both lengths of the throw ropes to 50ft.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
(.2518,.2519) - Observed a non-functional pressure gauge on the filter. CDI- Employee was able to provide a functioning pressure gauge.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
(.2533,.2534,.2537)- Observed chemical room ventilation nonfunctional. Provide forced or crossed ventilation. Also observed wet pump room floor. EHS did not observe any leaking equipment or pipes. Locate leak or source and keep pump room dry.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
(.2512) - Observed back flow prevention devices not provided for bathroom and pool deck hose bibbs. Provide.
May 4, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 13, 2016 28 demerits · 6 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed 1 EQ line cover broken off. This is a VGB act violation and potential suction hazard. POOL CLOSED FOR SWIMMING.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed tile damage on pool wall at various points. Repair the tile damage.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 3 weirs missing out of 8 skimmers. Replace the weirs.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 1 pool wall depth marking tile missing. The tiles on either side are still within 25ft. Replace the missing tile depth marker.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed Emergency Phone damaged and non-functional upon arrival. CDI New phone was supplied.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair it.
May 15, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor needs cleaning.
Jun 19, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed four weirs missing. Replace weirs.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no phone number posted for facility at emergency phone. Number posted while on site.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “APPLEGATE” or State ID 2060501096). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.