52demerits
CENTURY UNIVERSITY CITY
5340 PERIWINKLE HILL AV, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501532
Latest result52 demerits
Last inspectedSep 4, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceMay 10, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 10, 2022Lower is betterSep 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 4, 2026 52 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with maintenance supervisor Josh Cruz.
Follow up inspection from 7-21-2026 inspection.
Facility does not have a CPO on staff. Ensure that CPO is checking the pool daily.
One of the filter multiports is leaking. Maintain equipment in good working order.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass.
All items marked as pre-permit items must be corrected prior to scheduling a re-inspection.
Prior to scheduling a re-inspection will need to pay a $100 re-inspection fee by calling our office (980) 314-1620.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Cyanuric acid added directly to swimming pool. Chemicals must be added per manufacturer’s instructions. Eliminate direct hazard to public. - Pre-permit item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Pre-permit item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No place on log sheet for main drain checks or maintenance activities. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Check at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. - Pre-permit item. Left copy of state log sheet to use.
Facility does not have a CPO on site. CPO on application does not work here. .2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. - Pre-permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full of leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some depth markers show 4 ft 1/2 ft, 4ft 1 1/2ft, 3ft 1/2ft etc. Need to be 4 1/2 ft or 4 ft 6 in or 3 1/2 ft or 3ft 6 in so it’s not confusing to the bathers. .2523(c) Depth markers shall indicate the depth of the pool in feet and include the word "feet" or symbol "ft". - Prior to 2027 permit being issued depth markers on pool wall and pool deck must be corrected.
One no diving marker covered in grout, not able to read. .2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Multiple handrails and ladder loose. Anchors have popped up through the pavers. Facility partially corrected with Sikaflex type product. .2521 Install ladders and handrails per manufacturer instructions. - Prior to 2027 permit being issued ladders and handrails must be secure, ensure anchors are properly bonded to the pool when repairing.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook attached with one screw. Hook must be secured with two screws. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Pre-permit item.
48.5 ft throw rope provided for ring buoy. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inches in diameter. - Pre-permit item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Key fob entry not working for double door to the clubhouse. Must keep door propped open to get back into the clubhouse. Repair door so it is operational and is self-closing and self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Pre-permit item.
Fence < 48” high in places. .2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. - pre-permit item.
Fence with gaps > 2” underneath in places. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 1, 2010). - Pre-permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone number posted is the number for the office, not the number for the emergency phone. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Air relief valve removed to fix leak. .2519(n)/NSF 50-2020 6.1.7 Filters shall be installed with an air relief valve, located at or near the high point of the filter. - Pre-permit item.
Filter pressure gauge removed to fix leak. .2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter. - Pre-permit item.
Spare pump basket not provided. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Flags, ADA lift, and other non-chemicals stored in chemical storage room. Only store chemicals in the chemical storage room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Facility with one restroom on pool deck. Sink not functioning. 2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. - Pre-permit item.
Jul 21, 2026 66 demerits · 17 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool to verify closure. Inspection completed while onsite. Permit denied. Complete the following items prior to scheduling a return visit. When ready, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit.
Permit denied for the following.
.2535 - ensure pH at 7.2 to 7.8
.2535 - maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks - weekly record keeping for acid and total alkalinity.
.2518 - replace weirs where needed.
.2523/.2537 - replace damaged depth markers and no diving markers on deck - ensure secure.
.2517/.2521 - secure handrails and ladders where needed.
.2537 - replace fitting at light niche where hazard.
.2530 - provide 50 ft. rope secure to USCG approved ring buoy - secure body hook to 12 ft. non-collapsible pole.
.2528 - repair double doors to self-close, self-latch - door next to restroom shall self-close, self-latch.
.2530 - provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
.2518 - repair leak at filter
.2535 - repair leak at flow meter for chlorinator.
.2537 - replace lid for autofill to ensure no trip hazards.
.2530 - post phone number at pool phone.
Adrian Vara, CPO, present during the inspection. Pool closed signs posted during the inspection. Back gates locked upon arrival.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 8.0. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Permit denied.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No log book. Maintain log book. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly record keeping required or alkalinity and cyanuric acid. If using a digital log book, records shall be accessible. Permit denial.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae on pool steps in multiple locations. Monitor - treat as needed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
(2) of 5 skimmers missing weirs. Replace weirs. Permit denial.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some depth markers and no diving markers cracked and not secured. Ensure secured to deck and legible. Permit denial.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Multiple step handrails loose. Ladder loose. Secure/tighten so handrails are secure. Permit denial.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Light on pool wall across from sun shelf missing fitting. Sharp edges. Appears to have screw sticking out. Replace fitting. Permit denied.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope missing. Provide 50 ft. rope attached to buoy. Permit denied.
Body hook not secured to 12 ft. non-collapsible pole. Secure body hook to non-collapsible 12 ft. pole. Permit denied.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Left door on double door not closing. Repair to self-close, self-latch.
Door to left of restroom would not open. Door shall self-close, self-latch.
Permit denials.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pavers with offsets around skimmers and in some locations on decks. Offsets are not more than 1/2". Monitor. May require repair in the future if worsens.
Autofill missing lid. Provide lid to eliminate trip hazard. Permit denial.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. No signage provided. Permit denial.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number not posted at emergency phone. Provide phone number - 385-577-7123. Permit denial.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Flow meter for chlorinator leaking. Repair leak. Permit denial.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter leaking. Repair leak. Permit denial.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leaks at equipment. Keep floor dry.
No key to chemical storage room and chemicals stored in pump room. Chemical storage room shall be accessible and all chemicals shall be stored in the chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to the pit. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms kept locked. When pool open to the public, restrooms must remain accessible to the public.
No soap in restrooms. Provide soap for proper handwashing.
Apr 12, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 emergency telephone number listed on phone did not match number system had and call back indicated number system had was correct. CDI PIC covered old number and wrote correct number in.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck.
Apr 21, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not permitted for night swimming.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of 8.0. CDI: CPO brought pH down to 7.7 by end of inspection.
#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 skimmers full of debris. CDI: CPO cleaned and emptied skimmer baskets.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed Lifeguard sign with 3 inch lettering. CDI: CPO posted a Warning-no lifeguard on duty sign in 4 inch lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Observed pool rules sign without exact wording or size requirement. CDI: CPO posted Pool rules sign in compliance with exact wording and letter height.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed pool rules sign without exact wording or size requirement. CDI: CPO posted pool rules sign in compliance with exact wording and letter height.
May 10, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed sand in pool.
Keep pool clean.
Observed debris in skimmer on right side of pool near steps.
Keep skimmers clean.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CENTURY UNIVERSITY CITY” or State ID 2060501532). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.