8demerits
BALLANTYNE GADGETS & GIZMOS
14801 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB DR, Charlotte, NC 28270
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510127
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record13
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 betterApr 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 2, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction - Feature pump with flow restriction. Pressure gauges used for flow reduction. Gauges shall remain in place. Calculated TDH (pressure and vacuum combined) shall not be lower than 20'. TDH less than 20' exceeds the maximum flow of the drain cover at 385 gpm. Suction Hazard. Took pics of pressure gauges. All restrictions met CPO George Oquendo. No night swimming, permit was grated.
#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 skimmers with debris. CDI Skimmers were cleaned.
May 2, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: -PDSC verified
-No night swimming; CPO should contact EHS if approval is later desired, and await EHS visit before allowing swimming after dusk.
Notes:
-Plexiglass barriers are installed at side fences near showers and locker rooms due to <45’ between horizontals.
-Audible alarm sounds at both locker room doors onto pool deck.
-Pumps for Gadgets and Gizmo’s are in downstairs pump room behind slide area.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed isolated cracks on chips on deck concrete.
CPO states cracks will be filled in shortly to prevent them expanding. No trip hazard observed.
May 1, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pressure Gauges verified at 11psi and 0Hg.
#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. CDI - Skimmers emptied.
Apr 27, 2023 16 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH reading 8.0 during inspection. CDI - Corrected to 7.8 during inspection.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Observed loose screw on one main drain. CDI - Screw tightened during inspection. Cover securely attached.
#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 skimmer.
Apr 28, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING REQUESTED. EHS WILL RETURN FOR NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.0 ppm at beginning of inspection. CDI - Chlorine feed adjusted while EHS checked chemicals on all other onsite pools. Chlorine at 4.5 ppm after all other pools checked. -6-
#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 generic pool safety sign on site but not posted. CDI - Pool operator permanently fixed pool safety signage to outer fencing of Gadgets and Gizmos. -4-
Apr 23, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: no demerits taken
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 13, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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. Some debris in skimmers.
May 6, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: no violation during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Local Permit # 18-600781
Field verification of pump and filter
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
no operational fan in chemical room
Apr 28, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 17. .2537 Keep deck free of cracks and trip hazards. Observed deck with cracks but not large enough to cause a trip hazard.24. .2518 Keep flow meter in good repair. Observed flow meter that was stuck. CDI meter repaired.Observed main drain covers were Aquastar 1216xxx not WAV12xx and pump that states it has 3 HP not 2.5 as stated on PDSC forms. New PDSC forms must be submitted for approval before receiving permit.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518 Label pipes and valves with color codes or labels. Observed pipes in pump room not label wihere water flows.
May 6, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms hand sinks at 118F. Corrected by plumber while on site.
Apr 29, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not self closing and one gate opening onto pool deck. Corrected onsite.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Observed signs do not meet minimum size requirements. Corrected onsite.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BALLANTYNE GADGETS & GIZMOS” or State ID 2060510127). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.