4demerits
CATALYST
255 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501219
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedApr 24, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 16, 2014Lower is betterApr 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 24, 2026 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed one missing weir from skimmer. Weir replaced during inspection.
Apr 14, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swimming approved until 5/24/2026
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed missing weir from skimmer. CDI weir replaced during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracks on pool deck where it was previously filled. No gaps greater than 1/2”
Apr 10, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
#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. Door to pool was not self-latching at beginning of inspection. CDI - Maintenance repaired door so it self latched.
#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. Chairs were within 6 feet of pool. Maintain 6 feet of space between objects and the pool. CDI - Pool operator moved chairs back.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings 3 phone dials to Kings 3 but it wasn't able to be put through to 911. CDI - Technician repaired phone on site during inspection and it worked by end of inspection.
May 18, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, Keyron Wiley present.
PDSC information verified. No permit restrictions.
Observed non-compliant item corrected onsite.
Night swimming not permitted.
Permit issued.
#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 throw rope exceeding > 38 ft. CDI - CPO corrected length to 38 ft. -6-
May 17, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Drain covers verified as 3 (not 2).
#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 abundance of debris in pool skimmers. CDI - Pool skimmers were emptied during inspection.
May 4, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 14, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 300 GPM
No demerits taken.
Note: Cracks were repaired on pool deck as stated from last inspection. Repairs were done in February of 2020.
2020 swimming pool operating permit issued today. Facility understands that although the pool is permitted, it will not open until Mecklenburg County and the State of NC declares it to be safe to do so. On site visit before dawn. Lighting is sufficient to see main drains, all areas of the deck, and emergency equipment. Pool is permitted for night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 18, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken.
Note: Observed some cracking in the deck. All areas are less than 1/2" protruding from the ground. No areas are sharp. CPO stated that pool should be getting redone next year (deck as well).
2019 swimming pool operating permit issued today. On site visit before dawn. Lighting is sufficient to see main drains, all areas of the deck, and emergency equipment. Pool is permitted for night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits today. Permit issued. Night swimming not yet permitted. Local permit number 18-60 0980 (sticker).
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: An inspection was conducted earlier today 4/13 but was mislabeled as a re-inspection. Reference the re-inspection for results of today's pool inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 4, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 Daily written records; Observed main drains missing from daily records. CDI main drain check added to records.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518, .2519 Equipment room proper operation; Observed leak at port on piping in pump room.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533, .2534, .2537 Pump room dry; Observed floor of pump room wet.
Apr 29, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pre-permit inspection passed. Post permi visible upon pool deck. Permit will be posted within 3 days.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check and alkalinity not recorded. Verify main drains and equalizers daily and alkalinity once a week.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at bottom of multi-port. Repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet at backwash pit due to small leak. Keep dry.
Apr 22, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Install a protective bumper on the ladder
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self closing at beginning of inspection. CPO corrected during inspection.
May 16, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 17) General Comment: Observed some minor concrete deck damage to concrete near hand rail19) General Comment: Observed outdoor landscaping plants growing over some pool signage.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed styrofoam and other floating debris in skimmers.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CATALYST” or State ID 2060501219). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.