6demerits
COTTAGES, THE
10120 BISHOPS GATE BLVD, Pineville, NC 28134
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501226
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 20, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 10, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 10, 2014Lower is betterMay 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 20, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No restrictions. No night swimming. Walked with Pierce sawyer. Permit granted
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy in need of changing out. CDI.. Buoy was replaced during inspection.
May 21, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Service gate must remained locked at all times.
Club house doors were locked. Could see inside and door did have self closing mechanism and did have self latching door handles. Doors to club house must self latching and self close.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Vacuum line cover opening without a tool. Replaced with a screw on cap that must be opened with a tool. Does not protrude more than 2”.
May 16, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. Observed uncovered inactive vacuum line in pool at start of inspection. CDI - CPO placed vacuum cover taken from pump room storage back onto vacuum line and tightened it.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Observed no pool rules sign at start of inspection. CDI - CPO was delivered compliant pool rules sign with necessary language prior to end of inspection; CPO attached signage to fencing using zip ties.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
.2530(d) Provide a sign prohibiting pets and glass containers in the pool area.
Observed no pool rules sign at start of inspection. CDI - CPO was delivered compliant pool rules sign with necessary language prior to end of inspection; CPO attached signage to fencing using zip ties.
May 18, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during the inspection
Inspection completed with Pierce Sawyer
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 18, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 19, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed throw rope damaged. CDI, new throw rope provided at required length.
#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. Observed pool furniture within 6 feet of edge of pool deck. CDI, pool furniture relocated to provide required deck clearance.
May 19, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Permit Conditions:
“Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 138 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#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 cleaning needing to be done inside skimmers.
May 20, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
ring buoy and rope in disrepair. replaced during inspection
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
lifeguard warning sign in disrepair. replaced during inspection
May 16, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool operator stated that pool is open from dusk until dawn.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing on ladder.
#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.
Jul 5, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing on ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope not secure on ring buoy. CDI, operator secured throw rope while on-site.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed side gate left not locked. Operator stated that gate was to be kept locked. Operator locked gate while on-site. Observed entrance gate tension not allowing gate to be self-closing and is being assistated by a bungee cord to allow gate to be self-closing. Intent to suspend issued, ensure that gate tension brackets are repaired / replaced so that gate is self-closing.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Ensure proper deck clearance is provided. Observed several pool chairs within 5 feet of pool deck edge. CDI, operator relocated chairs to provide clearance.
Jun 3, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ensure that ladder is tightened and checked frequently.
Jun 30, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope part of ring buoy is dry rotted. ** Ring buoy replaced while on-site.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Multi-port valve on filter leaking. ** Repair/ replace valve.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Forced air vent not working. ** Repair/ replace.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water ~135.6F @ lavatories & showers. ** Maximum allowed is 110F.
Jun 10, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment #22--#1 button must be depressed hard to activate--Recommend replacing emergency phone
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One missing weir--Corrected
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope not attached to ring bouy--Corrected
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COTTAGES, THE” or State ID 2060501226). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.