6demerits
LEXINGTON WADING POOL
11030 TAVERNAY PARKWAY, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510134
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 17, 2014Lower is betterApr 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 9, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. CDI - Corrected to 7.4
May 22, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed today
Flow meter does not exceed 350 gpm
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 1, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 12, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed 267 gpm on flow meter. No night swimming requested.
#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 high ventilation without a low area for cross ventilation. Provide low area ventilation.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. Observed dry chemical spill from punctured bag. Operator cleaned.
May 3, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed low pH. CDI: CPO raised pH to 7.3
Apr 9, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSV verified.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. No spare basket provided. Obtained.
Jun 3, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations during the inspection. Previous issues with phone resolved.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 1, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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 address not identifiable when calling 911.
Jun 12, 2019 10 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.1, PO corrected pH to 7.3
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed hose bibs in pump room and clubhouse with no backflow prevention devices.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Chemical
storage room ceiling forced ventilation not functioning. Not enough ventilation for natural cross ventilation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Backwash pipe elbows below height of floor drain pit, no air gap.
GENERAL COMMENT: Permit issued
Apr 18, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified. No night swimming.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor with moisture under piping. Ensure pump room floor stays dry. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed forced air fan not working. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
REPEAT Observed back wash line without an air gap. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Jul 5, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self-closing/self-latching. Correct gate, using proper methods, such that it is fully self-closing/self-latching. Observed cross piece of one gate to be on the outside of the gate and to be less than 45" apart. Pool built in 1997.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed backwash line not to have an air gap.
Jul 19, 2016 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued.
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records observed for wading pool, only the main pool. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains and at least weekly TA and CYA. - Intent to suspend item.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form does not match what is installed. Pump actually Pentair Challenger CHII-NI-1/2F.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing weir for only skimmer. Provide functional weir. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self-closing and self-latching. Provide self-closing and self-latching gate. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs too close to pool. Maintain at least 4 feet clear walkway around wading pool. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone unhooked at time of inspection. Provide functional emergency phone. Corrected.
Emergency phone around the corner out of sight. Provide signage alerting bathers to the location of the emergency phone.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
Metal piping installed at pump. Recommend removing and replacing with schedule 40 PVC piping.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not working in pump room or chemical storage room. Provide either cross or forced air ventilation for both rooms.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
Jun 15, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed the restroom mirrors were not shatterproof. **Restroom mirror shall be oif shatterproof material.General Comment - Thekla Meli was present during the inspection.
Jun 17, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Maintain a working emergency phone. Observed the 911 operator unable to hear anything from the line. The phone was replaced with a working phone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Properly store chemicals. Observed a bag of calcium chloride stored on the floor.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LEXINGTON WADING POOL” or State ID 2060510134). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.