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SOUTHWOOD CONDOMINIUM
5813 SHARON ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510085
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 23, 2025
Inspections on record11
On record sinceApr 29, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 29, 2014Lower is betterMay 23, 2025
Inspections & violations
May 23, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2024 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Clubhouse doors are self closing and self latching. Windows leading onto pool deck are screwed shut.
Inspection completed with CPO, Pierce Sawyer
All permit compliance items correct during inspection
CPO log records begin today
#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 heavy build-up on bottom of pool.
#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. Gate to wading pool is not self closing. CPO installed a gate spring during inspection to make it self closing and self latching.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Signs missing. CPO installed during inspection.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
.2530(d) Provide a sign prohibiting pets and glass containers in the pool area. Sign is missing. CPO installed during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. No light installed in chemical room.
Aug 3, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-complaint conditions
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 12, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 27, 2021 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
General comment: Observed signage stating pool open until 9:30pm. CDI, Operator stated that actual hours are dawn until dusk and there is no night swimming. Signage updated while on-site. Contact MCHD inspector if facility wishes to schedule night swimming permit visit.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522 (c) Provide at least 4 ft clear walking space around wading pool at all times. Observed pool furniture ( chair ) within 4 feet of edge of pool deck. CDI, chair relocated to provide required deck clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed no light in chemical room..2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed no ventilation in pump or chemical rooms.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. Observed equipment room not kept lock and no lock provided. CDI, operator provided lock during inspection.
#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 at backwash line.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2526(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. Observed no hose bib in restrooms.
Apr 24, 2019 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified. Pump was missing data plate.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Gate between pool and wading pool did not self-close/self-latch. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed no ventilation in pump or chemical rooms.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. No air gap available.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. No hose bibb within 50 ft of restrooms.
Apr 27, 2018 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: VGB and PDSC information verified.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed PH at wasding pool measuring at 7.0 at beginning of inspection. Corrected to 7.2 by end of inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no ventilation in chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap on back wash discharge.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no hose bibs in bathrooms.
Apr 18, 2017 20 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: #7 Observed minimal sediment/soil on wading pool floor. ** Vacuum.
WADING POOL PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED. Post permit in visible location on pool deck.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
-- Skimmer missing weir. ** Weir installed during inspection.
-- Some floating debris. ** Remove.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Decorative cut outs/(missing bricks) in wading pool barrier brick wall and ~2" wide decorative brick ledge on solid wading pool barrier brick wall provide step holds for access over barrier. Brick stair step that joins exterior side of wading pool solid brick wall barrier reduces overall outside approach to wading pool to <48". ** See .2528 Fences
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
-- Distance between wading pool edge and aluminum wading pool barrier fence line is ~2'. ** The width of the deck should be at least 4'. See .2522 (c)
-- Pool furniture ~ 3' from wading pool edge. ** Maintain 4' of clear walking space.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-- No light in chemical room. ** Provide. See .2534 (6)
-- No natural cross draft ventilation or forced air ventilation in chemical or equipment room. ** Provide. See .2533 (e) & .2534 (3).
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Filter backwash pipe angled down into sump.
** Backwash water should discharge through a complete air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilets in restrooms dirty. ** Clean.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow protection on hose bib below mail boxes nor on hose bib in equipment room. ** Install vacuum breakers on hose bibs.
May 2, 2016 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pump:Hayward Super Pump SP2607x10 1.0HPMain Drain covers Hayward WG1048-eEqualizers excempt
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at ,7.0 CDI to 7.2 Maintain range 7.2-7.8
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone not working. CDI brought new phone
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed mirrors not shatterproof.
Apr 24, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed hose rolled up on deck within 3 ft of edge. CDI- removed
Apr 29, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 8. Observed weir missing. Replaced during inspection.Permit available on website w/in 3 days.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in bathrooms should be shatterproof.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTHWOOD CONDOMINIUM” or State ID 2060510085). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.