12demerits
MATTHEWS SQUARE
4012 WAITING ST, Matthews, NC 28105
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501503
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedMay 26, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 25, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 25, 2021Lower is betterMay 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 26, 2026 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.0 ppm. CDI - Chlorine line was clogged and after repair Cl reached 1.0
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI - pH was raised to 7.2
May 13, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool re-inspection conducted with CPO Isaiah Mobley and community manager Kara Wilcox present. PDSC information and permit restrictions verified:
EXPIRING/EXPIRED COVERS - REQUIRES REPLACEMENT 2025. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
All critical items from previous inspection observed in compliance during today’s site visit. Items observed today will not hold up permit.
General comment:
Facility will need to replace expiring main drain covers and have PDSC form approved prior to 9/30/25. *Failure to comply will result in permit suspension.*
Facility is not permitted for night swimming. Permit sticker 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. Observed debris in 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed one weir missing. Remaining 4 observed in place.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris in skimmers.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter is not operational. Repair/replace.
May 5, 2025 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Isaiah and community manager Kara Wilcox. PDSC information and permit restrictions verified.
General comment:
***Facility will need to replace expiring main drain covers and have PDSC form approved before 9/30/25. Failure to comply will result in permit suspension.
Permit denied. Item denoted holding up permit:
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed inoperable emergency phone.
Once corrected return visit fee may be paid to Environmental Health at 980-314-1620.
#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 debris in 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed one weir missing. Remaining 4 observed in place.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed missing 0 ft depth marker at 5 ft marker. CDI - CPO repaired during inspection.
#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 ring buoy with severely frayed rope. CDI - Replaced with new ring buoy.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose 5 ft depth marker and jagged/sharp edges at area missing 0 ft depth marker. CDI - PIC located missing depth marker, repaired by reattaching depth marker making it secure and safe. 5 ft depth marker bonded. All tiles verified to be cured by end of inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed inoperable emergency phone.
May 3, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: phone was fixed .
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 25, 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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps. Observed handrails need tightening on shallow end so don’t wobble.
May 16, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
#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 a missing weir. CDI, weir replaced during inspection.
#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 1 eyeball fitting not installed on inlet. CDI, fitting installed during inspection.
#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 far gate not self-closing, self-latching. CDI, gate adjusted during inspection and now self-closing, self-latchin.
May 25, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 2021 PERMIT ISSUED
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
LIFEGUARD SIGNS MISSING THE WORD "WARNING" -- CORRECTED
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
FLOW METER NOT FUNCTIONING -- CORRECTED
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MATTHEWS SQUARE” or State ID 2060501503). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.