6demerits
LINKS AT CITISIDE
5005 COMMUNITY CIR, Charlotte, NC 28215
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501351
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceJun 14, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 14, 2016Lower is betterAug 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 26, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Amber Johnson present.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one ladder missing rubber end cap. Replace.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational. CDI- repaired.
Jul 11, 2025 12 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) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed ring buoy rope length longer than 50 feet. CDI, rope length cut to 50 feet.
#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 incorrect pool phone number posted at Kings III box. CDI, correct number was posted and EHS verified phone number and address with Charlotte 911.
Jul 17, 2024 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine to be at 0.0ppm on arrival. C.D.I. Chlorine was raised by the feeding system to 1.0ppm. Chlorine must be put into the pool via the feeding system. It can only be hand fed for shocking when the pool is closed or maintenance when the pool is closed.
#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 3 weirs missing. Weirs were replaced. -C.D.I.
#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 to be longer than 50 feet. Corrected to 50 foot as is required for this pool. -C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not built to current specifications. Some areas lower than 48”. Horizontals are 36”. Barrier was built prior to 2010. Early record in MCHD file is 5/20/2002. No permit action taken.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Observed office door alarm to not be working. -C.D.I. New alarm was installed and made functional.
#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. Deck furniture was too close to the water. C.D.I. Items were moved back.
#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 address to be obscured. Sign was corrected. -C.D.I.
Aug 8, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: The pool passed the inspection. The 2" contrasting band is starting to fade in sections on some of the steps. I notified the operator. I will go back out to the site 8/29/23, and see if they have corrected the issue. If the bands have not been corrected, a 30 day intent to suspend will be issued.
No night swimming permit.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
Missing sign, Pool Operator went and got one. Hung up the correct sign. Issue corrected.
Jun 30, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Everything was corrected from previous inspection
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
flow meter was stuck but corrected during inspection
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Color bands
Jun 18, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Facility is not approved for 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Observed debris buildup in all skimmers. This was corrected and the skimmer baskets were properly cleaned.
#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 the incorrect phone number listed on the wall than what Charlotte 911 has for their records. This was corrected and the number on the board was changed.
Jun 27, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming. Pool will close by dark each night. Local permit number 18-600386.
#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. One gate not self closing. CDI- Hinge tension adjusted; gate now self closing and self latching.
#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. Phone number has been updated but sign still has old call back number. CDI - Updated number posted on Kings III box; facility will have a new larger sign made to update.
Aug 8, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility had 30 days to complete repairs to pool gates and doors. Contact Chris Sells with questions and to notify when reparis are complete at 704 507 6822. Intent to suspend ends on September 9, 2017.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmers collecting debris. Cleaned during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed top gate not self closing self latching. bottom gate locked. Ensure both gates are self closing self latching. Observed door self closing, not self latching or alarmed. Provide a continous alarm at doors that sounds the entire time of being open.
**Intent to suspend**
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored in pump room. Chemicals msut be stored in a seprate location.
Jun 14, 2016 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
Observed 1 weir out of 4 missing. Replace the weir.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no sign directing bathers to shower. Provide a shower sign.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LINKS AT CITISIDE” or State ID 2060501351). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.