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OLMSTED PARK CONDOMINIUMS
500 MEACHAM ST, Charlotte, NC 28203
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501272
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 6, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 24, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 24, 2014Lower is betterMay 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 6, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Covers were replaced and the PDSC form was updated
Pool is open for 2026 season.
No night swimming.
Pool is in great condition.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 2, 2025 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No permit restrictions.
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Pool is not doing night swimming.
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General Comment: Was unable to verify limitors for ground level windows are < 4” opening.
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Conducted inspection with CPO Pierce Sawyer.
#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 skimmer baskets with debris. CDI: cleaned during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed some areas around fence only 44” - 46” due to mulch piled on outside of fence. CDI: mulch removed to meet compliance
#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 only about 4 ft of walking space on some areas of deck due to lawn chairs. CDI: chairs moved back to meet 6ft clearance.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirrors in restrooms not shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. Observed deck hose bib without a backflow preventer.
Apr 16, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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 no telephone number at emergency pool. -CDI- CPO printed label with telephone number and placed on sign.
Apr 12, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 5, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
Pool hours are from dawn til dusk per operator.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed large planter within 5 ft of pool. PIC moved planter to over 5 ft from pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed no working lighting in equipment/chemical room.
Apr 26, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
General Comment: Doors and windows opening directly on to pool deck must self-close, self-ltch or provided with audible alarm.
#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 new throw rope provided over 45 feet. CDI, throw rope cut to provide required length.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed crack/damage to edge of pool deck measuring 1" providing trip hazard. CDI, repair made while on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed no working lighting in equipment/chemical room.
Apr 29, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swimming has not been permitted.
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 violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 3, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified.
Gates have 31-36 inches between horizontals, fence is 31 inches between horizontals and fence is 44 inches high in some areas due to mulch. There is a foothold at one gate area of the fence (brick ledge is at 28 inches high). Built in 1991.
#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 planter closer than 6ft to pool. Relocated.
#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. Signage advised to push call box button. There is no call box. That part of sign was covered and "Pick up phone" was added to reflect proper instructions (no dialing needed at this phone).
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534 Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Chemical/pump room does not have working lighting and no cross/forced ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Restroom hot water was 113F.
Apr 18, 2018 10 demerits · 3 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 heavy debris flaoting in skimmer baskets.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION", and "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM
ALONE" signage heavily faded and in disrepair. CDI signage replaced.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no forced ventilation or cross ventilation provided in the pump room.
Apr 4, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528, .2537 Gates self latching; Observed gate latch broken in need of repair. CDI latch repaired during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533, .2534, .2537 Cross ventilation for chemical room; Observed fan not functional in need of repair.
.2533, .2534 Equipment (pump) room in good repair; Observed equipment room damaged and with large amounts of debris (rocks, dirt, ceiling tiles/insulation) in need of removal.
Apr 21, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed enclosure to not have cross ventilation or active fan.
Apr 23, 2015 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Throw rope worn. Recommend replacing. Replace with 45 foot throw rope.Permit will be available in three business days. Post copy of permit in pool area.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Far skimmer blocked. Corrected by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Pine needles building up on outside of fence. Make fence at least 48" high from outside approach.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Planter too close to edge of pool. Maintain 6 feet of clearance around the pool. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in pump room broken. Repair.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label all pipes in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restroom > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Apr 24, 2014 10 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool deck furniture within 6' of pool. Maintain 6' clearance. COS. Minor pool deck concrete damage. Repair/patch.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label pump plumbing.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide a larger air gap on backwash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water greater than 110F. Maintain below 110F. Mirrors not shatterproof. Provide shatterproof mirrors. General Comments: Right community room door (facing building) must remain locked. It is not slef latching. Eric Rhew present.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “OLMSTED PARK CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060501272). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.