12demerits
UNIVERSITY COMMONS
10524 ATKINS RIDGE DR, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501168
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 12, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 12, 2014Lower is betterApr 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 9, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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 at initial length of 28’9” at start of inspection. CDI - CPO adjusted rope and removed knots and ties in rope length to extend ring buoy rope to proper permitted length (30’)
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed minor cracking in deck pavement, primarily at deck surrounding pool stairs.
#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. Observed minor buildup on female restroom toilets. Clean as needed.
Apr 9, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Drain covers expired but have been replaced.
Night swimming is 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. Observed some debris on pool floors. Needs to be cleaned.
#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 phone number with fading numbers. CDI. PIC reprinted the numbers visibly.
Apr 3, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC confirmed
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 27, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 white rubber fitting missing on ladder.
May 9, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 white rubber fitting missing on ladder near 5 foot depth marker.
#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 length measuring at 33 feet. Corrected during inspection to 30 feet that is indicated on EHS pool guide.
Apr 22, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool passed.
#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 buoy rope greater than 50 feet long. Pool operator corrected the issue by cutting the rope. Rope is now 30 feet long.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed water sitting on pump room floor.
May 28, 2020 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. - Observed chemicals stored on the floor.
#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. - Observed sink leaking in the bathroom.
NOTE: Pool was recently replastered and during today's inspection I was able to clearly see the bottom of the pool.
Apr 4, 2019 18 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(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris in skimmer baskets. Removed and cleaned during inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide rope for ring buoy 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed rope 50 feet long rather than required length of 30 feet. Rope cut to measure 30 feet during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Phone did not dial at start of inspection. Phone was replaced and worked properly within 15 minutes.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed bag of soda ash stored on floor of chemical area. Removed and spills clened up during inspection.
May 16, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Went for night visit to ensure that the lights were operating. The lights were operating and the floor drains were visible in the pool. The floor return had yet to be replaced. Intent to suspend issued for the floor return being cracked.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on the floor of the pool. Needs to be vacuumed. Observed three tiles missing along the pool wall surface. Needs to be repaired.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed soda ash stored on the floor in the pump room. Ensure that chemicals are stored on shelving above the floor.
Jun 12, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC sheet was correct.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose handrail.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed the throw rope at 40ft. Corrected during the inspection to 30ft.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed lounge chairs 5ft from the edge of the pool. Corrected during the inspection to at least 6ft.
May 19, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed small fractures in pool deck. repair
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
observed fan not operating in chemical room.
Jun 22, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Benji Sheehan was present during the inspectionGreat Job!!
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 12, 2014 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Benji Sheehan
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hook disconnected from 12 ft pole. Correcred during inspection. Observed rope at ring buoy too short. Corrected during inspection, 30 ft rope provided.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self latching. Corrected during inspection, gate adjusted so that it will self latch.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
. . Observed chairs and a table near edge of pool deck. Maintain 6 ft of clearance around pool deck. observed minor damage to pool deck at no diving marker near steps.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Observed pool lights inside pool not functioning. Repair the lights.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone number not posted at emergency phone. Phone number posted a phone sign during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “UNIVERSITY COMMONS” or State ID 2060501168). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.