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PINES, THE
1700 CHARLESTON PLACE LN, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501585
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 6, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 19, 2023
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 19, 2023Lower is betterMay 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 6, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: All violations have been corrected from previous inspection.
Permit issued at time of re-inspection. Permit sticker issued.
Permit restrictions : Equalizers - (4) 640-803x and (1) 640-8240
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 20, 2026 22 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Equilizers - (4)640-803x and (1)640-8240
Permit is denied.
Pool requires re-inspection for cl, pH, flow meter and rope length (needs to be 47ft).
Facility will call office (980) 314-1620 when ready for re-inspection and $100 re-inspection fee is paid. Fee can be paid over the telephone at time of request.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Observed no residual chlorine in water at time of inspection. Chlorine level will need to be adjusted and re-inspection will be required.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at <6.8. Adjust level to between 7.2-7.8 and reinspection will be required.
#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 ring buoy rope at 38ft. Pool requirement is 47ft. Replace rope to allow for 47ft length. Rope will be rechecked at re-inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter with stuck bobber float. Repair/replace flow meter prior to re-inspection.
Apr 15, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restriction- Flow meter must remain operable. Shall not exceed 119gpm due to drain cover flow restrictions.
All violations noted were corrected at time of inspection by CPO - Yonatan Mondragon.
Night swimming is not approved. Pool closes at dusk per CPO
POOL PERMIT ISSUED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Pool may open at owner’s discretion.
Pool permit sticker provided.
#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 rope >50ft. CDI - CPO cut rope to 50ft required length.
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
Observed body hook with missing set screw. CDI- CPO replaced set screw.
#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 gate by restrooms not self closing/latching. CDI - CPO adjusted hinge springs to allow for proper closing/latching.
Jun 4, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Drew Smith. PDSC information verified. No existing permit restrictions.
General comment:
Observed chlorine to be over 10. Recommend to reduce chlorine to avoid skin irritation.
No night swimming. Permit sticker issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI - CPO brought pH up to 7.2 during the inspection.
#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 signage posted next to emergency phone missing pool address. CDI - Address attached to signage.
#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 for backwash. CDI - CPO corrected during inspection.
May 15, 2024 14 demerits · 4 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Observed baskets with debris
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Rubber caps missing on ladders
#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. - Rope length too long, cut during the inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. - Observed chemicals stored on the floor.
May 19, 2023 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Derek Black present.
Observed some backsplash tiles missing on top of pool wall above water line. Replace prior to issuance of 2024 permit.
Observed 1 area of pool deck with concrete damage and causing a potential trip hazard. Repair prior to issuance of 2024 permit.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed one set of depth markers spaced greater than 25 feet apart on pool wall. CDI- new stick-on tile added.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 2 ladders with missing rubber end caps. Replace.
#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 connected to ring buoy greater than 47 feet. CDI- adjusted to 47 feet.
#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 door leading from gym hallway to pool deck not self-latching. CDI- repaired.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. Observed local 911 operator does not have accurate location information. CDI- this was repaired remotely during inspection and is now working as intended.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket. Replace.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PINES, THE” or State ID 2060501585). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.