14demerits
WALDEN RIDGE
8700 WALDEN RIDGE DR, Charlotte, NC 28216
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510146
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 1, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 23, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 23, 2014Lower is betterApr 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 1, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming
No permit restrictions.
Inspection conducted with CPO Chris Andrews
#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. Observe debris inside pool and pool floor. CDI; being cleaned
#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 inside skimmer. CDI: cleaned on site
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Wading pools without a lifeguard shall have a sign posted "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed no sign posted at pool. CDI; sign was provided and posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Both chemical and pump room lights were observed out. Bulbs will be replaced as indicated by CPO.
Apr 21, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter reading 0GPM and not moving. CPO-Pamela replaced flow meter and did a backwash on system resulted in 50GPM and proper working flow meter.
Apr 26, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH below 7.2. CDI- pH raised to 7.2.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 callback number to emergency phone not working to Vikings box at start of inspection. Pool operator was able to successfully get call back number to work during time of inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed detailed cleaning needed to to toilet fixates in restroom.
Apr 28, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits. Permit Issued
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 7, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No comments noted
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Due to covid 19 restrictions, no signature required. Robert present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floor paint chipping in men's restroom.
Apr 18, 2018 16 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris floating in pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self-closing, self-latching. Gate repaired.
Observed fence in disrepair on corner closest to pump room. Fence repaired.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed "No Lifeguard On Duty" sign not permanently posted. CPO posted sign permanently.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump dripping water.
Observed bag of chemicals stored directly on floor in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed less than 2in air gap on backwash line.
May 4, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. CDI-flow meter repaired at time of inspection.
Apr 26, 2016 8 demerits · 4 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repair ventilation in pump/chemical room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide an air gap between back wash piping and back wash pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Repair handle on hand washing sink faucet fixture in women bathroom and replace missing shower heads on showers.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide a back flow prevention device on hose bib located on pool deck. General Comment: General cleaning of pool floors and walls. Monitor and repair damaged concrete near base of gate/pole at entrance to wading pool. Ms. Amanda Shore present at time of inspection.
May 7, 2015 12 demerits · 5 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed sight glass leaking from sandfilter controller valve. Corrected: Sight glass tightened, leak corrected.Flow meter stuck, not operating, needs correcting.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ceiling exhaust fan in chemical room does not appear to be operating. Needs correcting. Be sure door to chemical room is left openat all times for natural cross ventilation of vents in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap from backwash pipes from height of backwash pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
MIrrors should be shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed hose bibs on pool deck, and in men's restroom needing backflow prevention device.GENERAL COMMENT: Observed wading pool to be a little cloudy, can still see bottom of pool and main drain but need to ensure pool is clear before opening pool to public.Permit to be issued
Apr 23, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #29 Mirrors in restrooms appear to be glass. **Mirrors should be shatterproof.
GC #30 Hose bib on automatic fill water line needs back flow preventer (installed on hose bib itself).
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed floating debris & pool slightly cloudy; however, main drains clearly visible. **correct.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. **corrected while on-site.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Back washpipe inserted down into sump. **back wash should have complete air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WALDEN RIDGE” or State ID 2060510146). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.