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BLAKENEY RACQUET CLUB
10607 REA RD, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510238
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 7, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 14, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 14, 2014Lower is betterMay 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 7, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed. No permit restrictions. Night swimming not permitted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 6, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Prior to inspection observed wading pools used by children and gates to wading and main pool area propped open. Spoke to Manager Berhe and notified them it is not allowed to use wading pool without permit and to ensure gates remain closed at all times.
#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 basket.
#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 personal items and chairs creating less than a 4 ft clearance around walkway.
May 31, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 19, 2023 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris inside surface skimmers.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2531(a) Wading pool gates shall open away from the swimming pool. Observed gate opening towards the pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed leak by sand filter area.
May 26, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 25, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed pool phone number faded. CDI-pool phone number re-inked and old phone number re-scribbled out.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed leak where chlorinator is tied into plumbing.
May 21, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: No violations were observed during time of inspection. Permit issued with the following restriction: Issuance of permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent orders in effect unless such orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable order.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope at 46 feet. CDI, new throw rope provided at proper length while on-site.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. CDI, flow meter calibrated while on-site.
May 16, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed multiple chairs next to pool. removed beyond 6 ft.
May 17, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 8, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
No chlorine residual. Corrected onsite to 2.0.
Jun 18, 2015 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool water pH was 8.0. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected during inspection.
May 14, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLAKENEY RACQUET CLUB” or State ID 2060510238). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.