8demerits
BALLANTYNE TOT POOL
14801 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510126
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 8, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 8, 2014Lower is betterApr 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 2, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restrictions: 1) Both filtration pump and feature pump flow meters shall remain operable with flow no greater than 100 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazards. 2) Feature pump valve must remain locked in place to reduce flow. Handles removed from valve. Meet restrictions, no night swimming CPO George Oquendo, permit granted.
#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 on pool floor
#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 baskets . CDI baskets were cleaned out
Apr 17, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: -PDSC verified
-No night swimming
#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 leaf litter on floor and sides of pools. Visibility of drains is not obstructed and pool will be vacuumed prior to opening to public.
#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 leaf litter and debris inside skimmer baskets. CPO cleans baskets during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed chips in pool deck floor at various spots. CPO to fill in broken areas before opening. No trip hazard observed.
May 2, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: ** PDSC FORM REFLECTING CORRECT PUMP MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE BUSINESS DAY OR PERMIT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. SENIOR EHS WILL FOLLOW UP IF NEEDED. **
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of pool reading 8.0. CDI - pH corrected to 7.6.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair. Observed “Pentair WhisperFlo WFE-6” pump. On PDSC form, “Pentair WhisperFlo WFDS-26”. WFE-6 Pump approved in the field by K.Rudasill and R.Santimaw due to flow restriction provided on PDSC form.
** PDSC FORM REFLECTING CORRECT PUMP MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE BUSINESS DAY OR PERMIT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. SENIOR EHS WILL FOLLOW UP IF NEEDED. **
Apr 27, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pump attached to 2.0 HP motor. According to PDSC, Motor should run at 1.5 HP.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH reading 8.0. Corrected to 7.6 during 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 debris present in skimmers.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck. CDI - Repaired.
Apr 28, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PERMIT ISSUED. NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION REQUESTED.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. Observed pool safety sign down after painting yesterday. CDI - Pool operator permanently fixed pool sign to outside of Gadgets and Gizmos fencing. -4-
Apr 23, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: no demerits taken
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 13, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 6, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. CDI, flow meter adjusted during inspection .
May 15, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Local Permit # 18-600780
Field verification of pumps and filter
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
no operational ventillation in chemical room.
Apr 28, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed tot pool with only one equalizer instead of 2. PDSC forms need to be resubmitted before receiving their permit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535 Chlorine levels shall be atleast 1ppm. Observed chlorine levels at 50ppm which is high levels to swim. CDI chlorine came down to 10ppm.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518 Label pipes with color codes or labels. Observed pipes in pump room not labeled with arrows to show flow of water.
May 7, 2015 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH at 6.8 today. Added bicarb and increased to 7.3 pH.
May 8, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no flowmeter. Flowmeter installed.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BALLANTYNE TOT POOL” or State ID 2060510126). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.