8demerits
RETREAT APTS AT MCALPINE CREEK, THE
6800 FISHERS FARM LN, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501539
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedMay 21, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 19, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 19, 2022Lower is betterMay 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 21, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
Contrasting color band on stairs greater than 2” from wall - approved per letter from contractor. ( 5/21/ 18 )
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool furniture 4 feet 10 inches from edge of pool deck. CDI , pool furniture relocated to provide required clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on floor of pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap on backwash line
May 19, 2026 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Permit not issued as pre-permit inspection did not pass. Permit restriction: Contrasting tile band on stairs greater than 2” from wall approved per letter from contractor (5/21/18). NIGHT SWIMMING NOTG PERMITTED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed ph at 6.9
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed 1 of 2 doors leading directly to pool deck from office not self-closing or protected by audible alarm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide required deck clearance and walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool furniture 4 feet 9 inches from edge of pool deck.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed pump room floor wet.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap provided.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower not functioning.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet tissue provided in outdoor restroom.
Jun 2, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: All violations noted were corrected at time of inspection.
Permit issued.
Permit restriction:
Contrasting tile band on stairs greater than 2” from wall approved per letter from contractor (5/21/18)
NO NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION REQUESTED
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
Observed ladder missing plastic covers over ends facing wall. Replace
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
Observed section of fence near front parking area had been removed due to maintenance on building adjacent to pool. CDI - Fence section was replaced at time of inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be visible from all areas inside pool enclosure.
Observed phone hidden from deck view by column. CDI - Temporary sign was provided until permanent one can be manufactured.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Observed number for phone on signage was incorrect and did not match Charlotte 911 information. CDI - Correct number was obtained from King III service. Upon check number matched information from 911. Tape was placed over number and correct number was written on it until permanent correction to sign is made.
Jun 23, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed greater than 4" under sections of fence near pump room and run off spaces. CDI - Pool operator filled these spaces in with rocks and other landscaping during inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed side gate not self latching.-Corrected on site, gate is self latching
May 24, 2023 36 demerits · 8 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine registered below 1.0ppm
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.pH registered too high at 8.2
#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 a large amount of debris on pool’s surface.
#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. Pool rope was observed above 50 ft, cut too size.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed greater than 4" under sections of fence near pump room and run off spaces. CDI - Pool operator filled these spaces in with rocks and other landscaping during inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate not self latching.
#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. Some pool furniture was observed closer than 6 ft clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed leak by pump area.
May 19, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION REQUESTED.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed greater than 4" under sections of fence near pump room and run off spaces. CDI - Pool operator filled these spaces in with rocks and other landscaping during inspection. -4-
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed pool phone positioned near club house without signage indicating its position. Pool phone is located behind column. CDI - Pool operator printed and posted additional sign for locating pool phone during inspection. -6-
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RETREAT APTS AT MCALPINE CREEK, THE” or State ID 2060501539). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.