10demerits
MAA UNIVERSITY LAKE
9423 GROVE SIDE LN, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501330
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedApr 28, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceAug 13, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 13, 2015Lower is betterApr 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 28, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Drain covers and pump verified as same on PDSC form. No night swimming permitted. Permit issued.
#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. Debris at bottom of pool. Vacuum out pool.
#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. Clean out skimmer baskets of debris.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. No air gap between pipe outlet and backwash pit.
Apr 17, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. - observed no air gap
Jun 5, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed today
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 16, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied today.
Call 980-314-1620 to request a reinspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Observed that all of the reagents in the operator’s test kit are expired
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed the emergency phone is not operating. Phone does not dial out or receive calls.
May 4, 2023 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed one weir missing. CDI - Weir was replaced.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder missing endcaps. CDI - Endcaps were placed on ladder.
Apr 28, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Pump room is too small to have 3ft of walking space.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed bags of chemicals stored on the floor. CDI - Chemicals were moved onto crate in chemical room to store off the floor.
Apr 23, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 16. .2528(b) gaps no more than 4" under fences built before 2010. Observed 5" gap under fence. Gap filled in during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Pump room is too small to have 3ft of walking space.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed bags of chemicals stored on the floor.
May 7, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 both ring buoy and rope dryrotted. CDI-Received invoice for purchase of both. Cut rope to 41 feet after it is secured to buoy.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in women's bathroom
May 23, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: This pool is not permitted for night swimming.
*observed exposed electrical wires on ground next to grill area. CPO stated that it was tested for electical current and there was none.
Instructed CPO to check for electrical current again.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
observed end cap missing on ladder.
#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. emergency phone sign was incorrect. sign edited by CPO temporarily to reflect correct street address name.
CDI
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate.
flow meter only measures to 120GPM. design flow rate is 100PGPM.
CPO will install flow meter that can read up to 150GPM. (C.Sells)
Per CPO flow meter will be replaced today. REHS will verify.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
restroom mirrors are not shatterproof
Jun 25, 2018 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pump - Sta-Rite P6E6G-208L
Covers - SDX Retro
Piping - 3"
Filter - (2) TR100
EQ - (2) Waterway 640-803x , (2) Aquastar 4HPxxx
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Initial pH reading of 8.3. Corrected during inspection to 7.4
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed staining on pool floor plaster
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed missing end caps on the ladder - CDI
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chipping and cracking on pool deck
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect address and phone # posted at the emergency telephone. CDI
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Install a back-flow preventer on the hose-bibb
May 26, 2017 16 demerits · 5 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
observed pool ladder with missing end cap.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
observed buoy rope measuring 50 ft.
CDI- CPO adjusted rope to 41 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Areas of pool fence measured to be < 48" tall due to landscaping.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
observed pump/chemical room fan and light on same switch. Fan should run continuously.
observed floor wet in pump room.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
hosebibs outside of restrooms need back flow prevention devices.
GENERAL COMMENT: THIS INSPECTION REPORT IS NOT A PERMIT. PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE MCHD WEBSITE, PRINTED AND POSTED IN POOL AREA.
Apr 19, 2016 16 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Maintain pool pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 7.1. PO added sodium bicarbonate and corrected pH to 7.2.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed several areas of fence near tennis court and near back gate between 43-47 inches. Fence should be 48" min
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room/ chem room fan is connected to a flip switch, needs to be connected to run continuous, not be able to turn off with a switch
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Bathrooms need shatterproof mirrors.GENERAL COMMENT: Corrected PDSC from has been received. Leaking pump and sandfilter has been repaired. Permit to be issued.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hosebibs outside of restrooms need back flow prevention devices.
Oct 1, 2015 18 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Observed good water chemistry.Observed better record keeping.Observed new, approved A112 equalizer line cover installed.Observed both gates now self-closing and self-latching.Observed good deck clearance.Observed soap in restrooms.Emergency phone signage on main sign lists wrong street. Provide correct emergency phone signage on main sign.Issues corrected.Permit reinstated.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing main drain checks. Check daily that main drains are intact and secure.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing endcaps. Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. Fix leak.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Provide toilet paper holder for toilet paper in women's restroom.Light switch not working in women's restroom. Fix light.
Aug 13, 2015 44 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.3)6)Contact Will Harrison when issues are corrected for reinspection. (704) 336-5528.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl 0.2. Maintain at least 1ppm free chlorine in the pool. Corrected to > 10ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
When cl rose to above 10ppm. Acid feeder dropped pH to 6.8. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Calibrate control board. Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Incomplete records. Check daily Cl, pH, 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
Equalizer line cover sticks out > 2". Cover cannot extend more than 2" into pool. Install A112 approved cover.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. Install functional weir.Baskets full. Clean regularly.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder broken. Ladder missing endcaps. Maintain ladder in good condition. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Both gates not self-closing and self-latching. Make gates self-closing and self-latching. Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs too close to edge of pool. Maintain at least 6 feet clear walkway around pool. Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water on pump room floor. Leak in pump room. Fix leak.Heavy mold in pump room and chemical storage room. Impropper ventilation in both rooms. Install forced air ventilation in chemical storage room and in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not working. Provide functional shower.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in men's restroom. Provide soap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAA UNIVERSITY LAKE” or State ID 2060501330). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.