16demerits
POLO CLUB AT MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE, THE
4850 POLO GATE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501239
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedMay 14, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 23, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 23, 2014Lower is betterMay 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 14, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
No permit restrictions.
EHS observed that the ringer of the emergency phone was very low. Phone was still operational/compliant.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 8.0 upon arrival. -CDI- pH was able to reach 7.7 during inspection.
#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 or damaged skimmer basket.
Observed damaged skimmer basket. -CDI- Skimmer was replaced.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed missing rubber bumper on the ladder. Replace rubber bumper.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter not operational. -CDI- CPO installed new flow meter that was functioning correctly.
May 22, 2025 22 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No Night Swimming
Inspection completed with Jeremy Laurer
No permit restrictions
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine levels at 0.3. CDI - CPO added two chlorate tablets to bring chlorine to 2.5
#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 and rope in disrepair. CDI - CPO replaced ring buoy and rope.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Emergency corded phone did ring when called. CDI- CPO replaced corded gate mounted phone. 911 was able to verify location/number. EHS verify 911 phone rings.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck at the bottom reading 0GPM. CDI - CPO replaced flow meter which result in 70 GPM
Apr 9, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Walked with CPO Patrick Hurst. Pool will not be doing any night swimming.
#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 pollen residue around top of pool wall. In process of cleaning.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Re-label pipes and directional flow in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Observed mirrors not shatterproof in restrooms.
May 5, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter is not operational. It stuck at the bottom. PIC stated that they change get it change and make sure it is operational correctly. There is no flow restriction.
Jun 28, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
NOTE: Verified equalizer covers had a blue dot and the drain covers had a teal dot.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 5, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Due to covid 19 restrictions, no signature required. Robert present.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaves/debris on pool floor.
Apr 9, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified. No night swimming.
#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 or damaged skimmer basket. Observed both skimmer baskets with one crack down the side. CDI: Operator had and replaced one skimmer basket. Second skimmer basket needs to be replaced.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed telephone number given by 911 to be incorrect on signage. Address was correct. Correct telephone number was listed on the inside of phone box. CDI: incorrect phone number was blacked out on sign with tape and correct phone number was written on outside of phone box in permanent marker.
Apr 20, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: All violations corrected. Pool placed on A status.
Inspection completed today with Steven Eddings
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy in disrepair. CDI-ring buoy replaced by pool operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one pool entrance door not self latching. CDI-door was adjusted to self latch by pool operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not working. CDI-flow meter adjusted by operator and working properly by end of inspection
May 6, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 Pool floor kept clean; Observed pool floor in need of cleaning.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526 Fixtures in good repair; Observed shower head broken off in need of repair.
Apr 29, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck, not operating, needs correcting.GENERAL COMMENT: Permit to be issued.
Apr 23, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be posted online within 3 days. Post visible on pool deck.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope length at 23 ft. Required at 27 ft. Corrected during inspection. Note: Ring buoy starting to wear. Will need replaced for season.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed light burnt out in chemical storage room. Replace light.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “POLO CLUB AT MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE, THE” or State ID 2060501239). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.