4demerits
MAA MATTHEWS COMMONS
905 MATTHEWS COMMONS DR, Matthews, NC 28105
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501465
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 8, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 7, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 7, 2020Lower is betterMay 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 8, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: All violations were corrected at time of inspection by CPO Gerald Taylor.
Permit issued. Pool may be opened at owner’s discretion. Permit sticker issued.
Not swimming is not permitted.
#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 2 of 7 gates around pool not self closing/latching. CDI - CPO Gerald Taylor adjusted gates at time of inspection to achieve self closing/latching function.
Apr 29, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, Gerald Taylor present. PDSC information verified onsite. No existing permit restrictions. Out of compliance items corrected at time of inspection by CPO.
No night swimming. Permit issued.
#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 exceeding 50”. CDI by CPO.
#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 some deck chairs 5 ft from edge of pool. CDI - PIC moved all deck chairs to at least 6 ft of clearance around the pool.
May 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Re-inspection conducted with Deborah Ladd present.
No violations noted.
Permit issued. Pool is not approved for night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 22, 2024 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Gerald Taylor, CPO.
PDSC form and permit restrictions verified onsite.
Permit denied. Items that will hold up permit:
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed Kings III emergency phone system unable to transfer to 911.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of 6.8. CPO added sodium carbonate resulting in 6.9. Maintain chemistry at required concentrations.
Other item(s) observed with no permit action were corrected during today’s inspection.
Once corrected, contact Environmental Health at 980-314-1620 to submit re-inspection fee.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of 6.8. CPO added sodium carbonate resulting in 6.9. Maintain chemistry at required concentrations. -6-
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or an other emergency notification system. Observed Kings III emergency telephone system unable to connect to 911.
.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 dial back number posted on signage above Kings III emergency telephone. Correct dial back number verified as 573-841-4582 signage updated to reflect this information. -6-
May 24, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool open dawn to dusk, per signage
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed some of the piping not labeled.
May 16, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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, self-latching. CDI, gate hinge adjusted and gate self-closing, self-latching.
Apr 1, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
shatter proof mirrors needed in men/woman's bathroom
May 7, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
PERMIT ISSUED. STICKER ISSUED. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“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 SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAA MATTHEWS COMMONS” or State ID 2060501465). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.