4demerits
PALMER APARTMENTS, THE
7411 DOMINION PARK LN, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501454
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 7, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMay 24, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 24, 2019Lower is betterMay 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 7, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Re-inspection accompanied by CPO, TK Burden. All violations from previous inspection have been corrected. Permit issued.
Interlock tested and operable.
Night swimming not allowed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft).
Observed less that a foot of clearance between lounge chairs and water.
CPO explained they’ve been pulled from the shallow end for cleaning- they will be returned to in the water immediately afterwards, in accordance with their designed use.
Apr 16, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, TK Burden.
Permit denied due to inoperable flow meter- no field verification of pump flow could be conducted.
CPO should contact main office at 980-314-1620 to pay $100 re-inspection fee prior to requesting re-inspection.
Corrected in inspection:
-Ring buoy rope cut to 50 inches.
#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 multiple skimmers with substantial leaf litter/debris, difficult to see through to bottom. Increased cleaning frequency advised.
#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 61 inch ring buoy rope length.
Corrected in inspection- CPO cuts length to 50 inches.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter inoperable, with water leaking from broken seal at top. Field verification of pump flow could not be conducted.
CPO will replace flow meter and contact EHS for re-inspection.
May 16, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: All other demerits from prior inspection have been corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed pool gate that did not self close. -CDI- CPO repaired. **ENSURE GATE CAN SELF-CLOSE/SELF-LATCH AT ALL TIMES**
#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 < 6ft clearance. -CDI- CPO relocated items.
Apr 30, 2025 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Please call front office to pay fee at 980-314-1620 prior to contacting health inspector for re-inspection.
#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 cloudy pool surface and debris on pool floor.
#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 missing weirs and 1 stuck weir.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed pool gate that did not self close.
#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 < 6ft clearance.
#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 phone number posted not matching phone number that emergency service had.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket for feature pump.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operable.
Apr 9, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swimming not permitted.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine testing 0.5ppm. CDI, chlorine adjusted to 2.5
#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 some debris on pool floor.
#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 1 gate not self-closing and self latching. CDI, gate adjusted to self-close and self latch while on-site.
Apr 5, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
side gate observed not self closing/latching. Repaired by staff on site.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Observed pool rules sign present with too small font, new sign was procured and posted with correct font of 1 inch.
May 5, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Alain.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.9. CDI: CPO corrected to 7.7.
Apr 20, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed lifeguard sign not posted . CDI sign located and posted.
May 12, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
Albert was present during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit sticker issued. OK to open.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty -- complete final cleaning prior to opening
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
One body hook not attached to pole, one good. -- Only one required.
Repair or remove.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PALMER APARTMENTS, THE” or State ID 2060501454). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.