14demerits
ELIZABETH SQUARE APARTMENT HOMES
730 HAWTHORNE LN, Charlotte, NC 28204
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501198
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 15, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 30, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 30, 2014Lower is betterApr 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 15, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT ISSUED.
POOL IS NOT PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING
FLOW MEASUREMENT: 105
NEW FEATURE PUMP VERIFIED AND MATCHES PDSC FORM. FEATURE PUMP OBSERVED ON SITE IS PENTAIR 011076 INTELLIFLO3VSF
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of 6.8 according to EHS test kit. CDI: PIC raised pH to 7.3 by end of inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed double doors from game room self-close but unable to self-latch. CDI: CPO adjusted doors so that it now self-latches and self-closes.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter bobber stuck and unable to get proper reading. CDI: CPO adjusted flow meter to allow for accurate flow to be measured.
May 15, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Ph recorded at 6.9 CDI - Soda ash added to increase to 7.2
Apr 23, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CPO, Mike D. present during the inspection
Verified main drains, pumps and equalizers for pool and feature.
Night swimming prohibited.
Permit issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
Footholds Anything located on the gate/fence or directly inside the gate/fence (within 45”) that is
less than 45” in height from the ground that a child may stand on to get over the fence (> ½”
protrusions). Observed 2 fake rock covers on the exterior of the fence covering plumbing fixtures on the ground, rocks are about 3’ high. Corrected. CPO removed the rock covers.
Apr 18, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed pump model numbers to differ from information listed on PDSC form. The following pump information was observed in the field:
- Feature pump: Pentair 011013 - Intelliflo VS3050 - Serial # 03322690802591
- Filtration pump: Pentair 011012 - Intelliflo WFINT - Serial # 0332254070168B
Submit updated PDSC forms to health department (Katie.Rudisill@mecklenburgcountync.gov) by Friday, April 28th. Updated forms must include correct pump model numbers and flow requirements. Permit will be suspended if forms are not received by required date.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. - Observed door from game room not self-latching and lacking audible alarm. - CDI - Operator repaired door to allow it to self-close and self-latch properly.
Apr 28, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 19, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
handrail loose. Tighten.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Ground level door from gym into pool was not self- latching. CDI- Repaired on site, door was self latching.
Apr 16, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
No Night Swimming.
All 4 and 6 point demerit items brought into compliance by end of 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 was at 54 feet upon arrival. CDI: New rope provided at 50 feet.
Apr 1, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming
Permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
15A NCAC 18A .2521 Diving equipment, ladders, steps, and handrails properly placed and in good repair. Observed main hand rail on right side loose. Have tightened.
May 4, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
No Night Swimming
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Keep tightened.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors from clubhouse and gym did not self-close, self-latch at time of inspection. Doors must self-close, self-latch or have audible alarm. Operator corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working at time of inspection. Keep functional. Corrected.
Apr 7, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit not valid until available online. Permit must be posted to be visible upon entry to the pool deck.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors to pool deck in billards room not self latching. Corrected during insepction. Observed gate to street not self closing. Corrected during inspection.
Gates must be self closing self latching.
May 25, 2016 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 11) Pool more than 30 feet wide. Pool needs to have ladders at both sides of the pool in the deep end.
Permit will be available at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Please print a copy to post in the pool area.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks. Check daily Cl, pH and main drains. Check at least weekly TA and CYA.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Approved PDSC on file does not match what is installed. Provide updated PDSC form. New forms submitted by operator and approved.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Rocks in skimmer baskets. Use only NSF approved skimmer baskets. Corrected by operator.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two handrails loose. Tighten.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One of the doors from fitness center to pool not self-closing. Make all doors and gates that access pool self-closing and self-latching. Operator locked door until it is repaired.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chlorine and acid drums in pump room. Store all chemicals in chemical storage room.
Apr 28, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Tighten up the handrails on both ends of the pool
Apr 30, 2014 6 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 skimmers accumulating leaves and some flating debris.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed ventilation system not turned on in equipment room during inspection. Provide continuous ventilation.Observed paints and other chemicals stored in equipment room and not in chemical storage room. Relocate chemicals to chemical storage room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ELIZABETH SQUARE APARTMENT HOMES” or State ID 2060501198). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.