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CANDLEWOOD SUITES
7926 FOREST PINE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501522
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 21, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 20, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 20, 2021Lower is betterMay 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 21, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection accompanied by CPO Chris Moss. Permit issued, no violations observed.
Main drain and equalizer cover replacements verified; main drains installed 01/19/26, equalizer 04/10/26.
Field verification conducted, no interlock/autochlorinator.
Approved for night swimming 07/14/24; visit required for next season, 2027.
Permit restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable, with flow between 40-55gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of skimmer.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 26, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form was updated to reflect proper replacement covers on main drains. Equalizer drain covers will expire before next pool season-replaced before permit. Restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 40 gpm to 55 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of skimmer. Night swimming approved on 7/14/2024. EHS confirmed working lights during inspection. Inspection conducted with Chris Moss, CPO.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed ph at 7.0 at start of inspection. CDI- pH was increased to 7.4.
#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 chairs closer than 6 ft to pool edges. CDI- chairs were removed.
Jun 18, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool was denied due to drain covers not being verified with proper year. PDSC form is showing dates for drain covers that cannot be validated at this time. Facility was given contact information to Christopher Sells to work with them on get correct documents and verification. $100 fee for revisit fee will be waived.
Christopher Sells
(704) 576-8678
Christopher.Sells@mecklenburgcountync.gov
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH reading at 7.0. CDI- pH was increased to 7.6.
#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. Three chairs along left side of pool were closer than 6 ft to pool wall. CDI- Chairs were placed greater than 6 ft from pool wall.
Jun 27, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming is approved for facility.
80 GPM
#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 stains on pool floor near steps
#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 in skimmers at time of inspection. CDI-CPO cleaned debris from skimmers.
Jun 3, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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 near main drains on pool floor.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. Chlorinator is warped with duct tape around the top portion of it. Provide a chlorinator in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. There is not a spare basket present for pump.
May 2, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Ladder loose during the inspection
May 3, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Have the name of the hotel (pool phone) updated with 911. EMS should know they are going to “Candlewood Suites”, not former name of hotel.
Night swimming approved.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed dry-rotted rope around ring buoy. CDI-buoy replaced.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. Observed gap at bottom of pool light. CDI-screw added to bottom of light so now secure when pushed on.
May 20, 2021 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Pre-permit inspection conducted 5/19/2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Establishment changed to seasonal permit from annual and software will not allow correct date entry of inspection.
Motor observed was 1.25 THP, PDSC and files indicated 3/4 HP, pump is correct, but motor may cause issues with size. Manager stated motor was changed in 2018 with pump. Advised that work should be done according to code and by a licensed electrician. Did not observe imminent hazard at time of visit.
Changed to "A" Open for Business.
Inspection with: Chris Moss and Janet Shaver
No signature due to COVID
Pool not heated
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator added chemicals and corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for pool at time of inspection. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. Operator took readings and recorded. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Entrance handrail loose at time of inspection. Keep tightened. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Operator tightened and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Two buoys with rope on deck. One rope too long. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator corrected to 24'.
Body hook bolt missing from pole at time of inspection, small piece of straight plastic in hook, not secure. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Operator added bolt and secured hook to pole. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone off the hook at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Operator reconnected and corrected.
*Note: When emergency phone is called back, phone rings to front desk, hotel staff cannot locate where emergency call was made from (pool). Advised correcting phone line to display where emergency call was made from on property in the event of emergency.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck at time of inspection. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Operator adjusted and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Water on floor in pump room. No ventilation in equipment room. No 3' clearance around
piping/equipment. Pool built '01. Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for
chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Keep pump room floor free of standing water. Provide forced or cross ventilation. Provide 3'
clearance around equipment.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms over 110 degrees F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Unable to verify type of mirrors in restrooms. .2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. If mirrors are glass, a backing can be placed on them to make shatterproof.
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