4demerits
PRESTON FLATS
1006 E WOODLAWN RD, Charlotte, NC 28209
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501183
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedApr 8, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 2, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 2, 2014Lower is betterApr 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 8, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Contrasting bands were clearly visible.
Flow meter was within range
No night swimming
Pool open for 2026 pool season
#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.
Chair was 5 foot off the pool deck.
Operator moved the chair to 6 feet off pool deck.
Corrected
Apr 22, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with CPO, George Oquendo
No night swimming
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be at 80 GPM to 98 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of filter
Contrasting bands fading away on steps across from steps with handrail. Bands to be corrected prior to next pool season in order to receive permit.
#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 cracks in pool floor near 5 ft end.
#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 mens toilet with heavy, dark build up.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed both restrooms without soap.
May 17, 2024 22 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS spoke with H. McIntosh about incorrect address with 911. Operator has one week to fix 911 address violation or the permit will be suspended.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Observed PDSC form showing the equalizers are permanently disabled per state recommendations. EHS observed equalizer covers still on the side of the pool and open equalizer lines inside the skimmer. CPO permanently disabled all equalizers during inspection.
NC G.S 130A 2(3): EHS observed bonding wire that is attached to the pump snapped in half. Bonding wire was repaired 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 ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed ring buoy rope exceeding 30ft, CPO cut ring buoy rope to required length during inspection.
#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. 911 operator stated the address that was on file is 1003 E Woodlawn, signage and MCHD paperwork state the address is 1006E Woodlawn. Operator has one week to remedy this violation or the permit will be suspended.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter. Observed pressure gauge on filter not operational. CPO repaired pressure gauge during inspection.
Aug 4, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Infield Plan review complete.
Pump set at 2350rpm with true flow at 81gpm.
Permit Restriction: Pool flow must be at least 80gpm and not more than 98gpm.
Limiting factors are minimum turnover and filter limitation.
Measurement of true flow must be operational.
Observed the following:
Main Drains 2, 2008 aquastar a10rcfr
Equalizers 4, 2008 aquastar 6hpha
Returns - 10 floor returns
Skimmers - 4
Pump - Pentair Intelliflo VSF
Piping:
Return - 2.5"
Skimmer - 2x 2"
Main Drain - 2"
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed cracks on pool floor.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope over 30'.
Corrected during inspection.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no functioning soap dispensers in restrooms.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Apr 30, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: *PDSC information verified on site*
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 9, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 15) Small crack in corner of deck by 5' end and rusted barb from concrete started to protrude in some deck areas, not 1/2" offset, but recommend repair before worsens to trip hazard. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action.
17)Beckett on ring buoy starting to peel, not completely detached at time of inspection. Operator replaced buoy. Corrected.
Skimmer equalizer covers expire October 2020. Replace or plug and submit updated PDSC information for approval prior to expiration of covers. Permit will be suspended if covers are not approved and replaced prior to expiration.
No Night Swimming.
Changed to "A" Open for Business, valid permit, with condition of staying closed to public by Executive Order-120, or other Orders,
outlined in permit.
Operator unable to sign due to COVID-19 protocol and safety precautions to not share equipment.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gaps under wooden fencing greater than 4" at time of inspection (8" in some places). Pool built 2008.
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Operator filled gaps. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. Men's toilet leaking at time of visit. Operator adjusted and stopped leak. No paper towels in restrooms. No toilet paper in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Apr 4, 2019 12 demerits · 3 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 pool floor in need of cleaning.
#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 address on emergency phone signage did not match address 911 had on file. CDI address on pool signage changed to reflect 911 address.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Observed mirrors in restrooms not shatterproof.
Apr 20, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified by JPerry.
Mulch must be removed from bottom of metal fence on hill.
#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.
Fan is not functional.
Mar 30, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: PDSC form verified.
Wooden fence needs to be mended. It's currently in compliance but in poor repair.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 18, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no paper towels in the mens bathroom.
Mar 26, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy rope dry rotted. CDI-replaced.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed ventilation not working in pump room.
Apr 2, 2014 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
Small amount of debris in baskets
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PRESTON FLATS” or State ID 2060501183). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.