8demerits
SOUTHERN TRACE
16716 BUCKTHORNE RIDGE LN, Charlotte, NC 28278
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501366
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJul 1, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 1, 2016Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night Swimming Permitted.
Completed with Joseph Diaz
#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 some debris in skimmers.
CDI - Skimmers cleaned.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Observed area of gate with landscaping stone underneath gate not meeting the 2 inch or less requirement down the right side of the pool.
CDI - CPO went and bought more stones and filled in gaps to meet 2 inch requirement around the gate.
Apr 28, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 17, 2025 10 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 ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed one rope at 57ft long. CDI - Rope length was cut to 50ft.
#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. Observed gate next to trash area does not self-latch. Electrial gate latch is not operable. PERMIT DENIED.
Apr 30, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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 ropes measuring 60ft during inspection. CDI ropes cut to 50ft during inspection.
Apr 18, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permit needed. Pool will be closing at 8pm. Night swimming prohibited.
#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 leaves and other floating debris in skimmers. CDI: removed during inspection.
#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 one rope greater than 50ft required. CDI: corrected to 50ft.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck. CDI: repaired during inspection
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirrors not shatterproof.
Apr 22, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
observed two ring buoys present with 60' ropes, both cut down to required 50'
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
observed one gate not self closing, repaired during inspection.
Apr 14, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming is not permitted at this pool. Permit issued today. CPO, Tim Brooks; advised that they will have life guards on duty during all operational hours of the pool.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 22, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night Swimming has not been approved.
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.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Observed a missing cap to the vacuum port. This was corrected by the operator and a cap was added to the vacuum port on the pool wall.
Apr 15, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not approved for night swimming. Noted today that reagents in pool kit expire as of 6/2019. Change reagents by 6/2019.
Ensure that permit remains visible at all time.
#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. Five of nine skimmers full of debris. Cleaning needed.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. .2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Initial attempt to check power shut off to pump resulted in feeders continuing to operate. CDI- CPO was able to repair, and second attempt was successful. Power was shut off to pump, feeders did stop as required and resumed timely when power turned back on.
Apr 20, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
LIFEGUARD NOT REQUIRED.
#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. CDI- Cleaned of debris.
May 11, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 1, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed log book.
Emergency phone now works.
Soap and toilet paper in restrooms.
Permit issued with the following conditions.
No night swimming.
Maintain at least 8 feet of clear walkway around the pool.
Provide at least two sets of life saving equipment.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.9. Maintain between 7,.2 and 7.8. Corrected to 7.5.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTHERN TRACE” or State ID 2060501366). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.