10demerits
DEERFIELD CREEK WADING
10800 FOX HEDGE RD., Matthews, NC 28105
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510155
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedApr 24, 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 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 24, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jorge Oquendo
No night swimming
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. Chemicals increased pH to 7.2
#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 less than 4ft clearance around deck from pool chairs.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracking and gaps less than 1/2” on deck and in need of repair. Repair deck damage prior to 2027 pool permitting.
May 9, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night Swimming not permitted.
Josh Mullis present during inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2531(a) Maintain chlorine in wading pools or children activity pools at least 2.0 ppm. Initial test showed 0 ppm Cl. Corrected thru chlorination while on site to 5.0 ppm Cl.
#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 minor debris in skimmers. Skimmers with debris and dead animal.
Apr 18, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Observed inoperable flow meter. Repair flow meter.
May 4, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 minor debris on wading pool floor and wading pool surface
#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 minor debris in skimmers.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. Observed a very high water level almost overflowing the wading pool. Corrected on site by draining water.
May 26, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck . CDI PIC fixed flow meter.
Apr 8, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment #22 - Emergency phone address posted lists city as Charlotte. 911 operator noted that the address is located in Matthews and not Charlotte. Operator indicated there has been confusion and issues with reporting address during past inspections. Operator changed city name to Matthews to match 911 information.
General Comment - Some cracking and flaking of concrete surfacing around pool and small area of concrete degradation on coping. None resulting in greater than 1/2 inch offset at this time. Repair/resurfacing will be needed prior to 2022 permitting due to normal wear throughout the season.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Pre 2010 pool distance between horizontals less than 30 inches. Exterior landscaping such that rock feature wall becomes standing surface allowing access across top of next fence section. Physical barrier formerly in place has been removed. Operator replaced with solid surface barrier which prevents access to standing surface.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions. Flow meter stuck. Operator corrected.
May 27, 2020 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 22) Emergency operator stated that location was correct, but in system "locator unidentifiable" because of city showing "Matthews", but should be "Charlotte", accoring to dispatch. Tax record, permit and phone signage match with Matthews location. Dispatch staff stated that they could route correctly, but needed to be fixed. Due to complexity of issue, but rule still being met operator agreed to contacting phone company for correction, then will update records and signage with correct City, as needed, depending on solution.
Issued local permit sticker.
Changed to "A" Open for Business status.
Operator unable to sign due to COVID-19 protocol. Ensure Executive Orders are being met when pool is opened to public.
Inspection with: Mark Houff
Report sent to: inspections@tridentpoolgroup.com
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records at time of inspection.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. Operator got record sheets and started for day of inspecction. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed some water under pump and equipment area for wading pool. Chemicals stored in pump room. Pool built 97.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in men's restroom.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
May 24, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility has issue with plaster and will be granted an extension for this pool season as long as they follow their lifegaurd variance.
Please provide us with the new LRV and an in-field plan review application once the color for the plaster is decided. The 2020
operating permits for both the pool and wading pool will not be issued without a change to the plaster to meet the rule requirement.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Observed chlorine at 0ppm in test kit. Used chlorine test trip and and wading pool was at 200ppm. CDI pool empties and refilled to get to 10ppm.
May 8, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed the pump for the wading pool to be a Pentair SF-N1-3/4A (3/4HP)not a Sta-Rite P2RA5EL (1HP) as listed on the PDSC. Pump appears to be new. A new PDSC form reflecting the change was filled out. The SDX RETRO main drain covers will expire 9/9/2018. Replace the covers and send in a new PDSC form to the Health Department reflecting the changes.
Pool is not allowed to have night swimming. If night swimming is desired, a night time evaluation must be performed before it is allowed to ensure proper lighting for safety at the pool and deck. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 to make an appointment for evaluation if night swimming is to be allowed in the future.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 28, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: GENERAL COMMENTS: 0 DEMERITS TAKEN
Observed no equalizer lines on the wading pool. The PDSC form is stating that there are 2 aquastar A10RCFR equalizer lines. Also the pump is stating that the unit is at 1HP, and the PDSC form is stating that it is 1/2 HP. Send in the correct PDSC form to Katie Wilson for review and approval before a permit can be issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed the chlorine levels to be at 1.5ppm. For wading pools it is required to be at 2ppm of chlorine. CDI-The chlorine was raised to about 3ppm.
May 11, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Baby pool had 1hp pump (on file 1/2 half hp)
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 15, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks. Corrected during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor needs cleaned.
May 8, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Clean the skimmer baskets. CDI.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate latch is 46". Must = 54". Corrected to 62".
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label pipes and valves.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DEERFIELD CREEK WADING” or State ID 2060510155). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.