4demerits
YMCA JOHNSTON
3025 N DAVIDSON ST, Charlotte, NC 28205
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530002
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceOct 10, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 10, 2013Lower is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Aubri Harrison present.
Note- ring buoy with missing beckett (fabric loop around buoy). Buoy otherwise in good repair. Buoy removed from pool deck as it is not required as pool is lifeguarded continuously while it is open for use.
Intent to suspend permit issued for door leading from locker rooms to pool deck not self-latching. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or self-closing and child protected by audible alarm. Observed door that leads from locker room area to pool deck not self-latching or audibly alarmed. Correct within 30 days. ITS issued.
Feb 24, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 12/1/2028.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed pool side emergency phone to be unable to transmit voice communication at the time of inspection. Aquatic director’s office phone was made available as a temporary emergency phone. This phone is a VOIP phone and 911 calls from it do not go directly to local 911, but instead to the national 911 call center in Colorado where they could be routed. The pool side emergency phone must be corrected, the temporary use of the office phone cannot be a permanent correction. The office must remain open and accessible for the duration of the temporary use when the pool is open so that the phone can be accessed. Signs with the address, phone number, and dialing instructions were placed, as was a sign indicating where the temporary 911 phone is located. C. Elmore will follow-up on the phone on Monday 3/2/2026. Failure to correct the pool side emergency phone may result in closure of the pool until it is corrected.
Nov 18, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with N. Wilkins of MCHD present.
Main drain covers expire 12/1/2028
Observed static on the 911 phone that was significant, but did not rise to the level of a violation. It is recommend to replace the phone before the condition gets worse.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Observed control board not to demonstrate automatic shut off when flow stops. The control board must demonstrate automatic shut off while still powered but with no flow. Intent to Suspend issued. Deadline is 12/18/2025.
#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 pipe leaks in the pump room. Correct the leaks.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Measured the water temperature to be 115F at the sink.
Apr 3, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 12/1/2028
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed one depth marker missing at the 10ft. Depth. Resulting in 42ft. Distance between markers. Markers shall be on the wall as it is a gutter pool. New depth marker was placed. -CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors to be propped open. Door cannot be propped open as this defeats the requirement that they be self-closing and self-latching. Keep the doors properly self-closing and self-latching. Unattended doors had their props removed. -CDI
Feb 1, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 13, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS BEEN ISSUED INTENT TO SUSPEND. DEADLINE IS 11/13/2023. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN CLOSURE OF THE POOL.
POOL MAIN DRAIN COVERS WILL EXPIRE JANUARY 2024. COVERS MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2532(13) Contrasting color bands shall be used on the leading edge of step treads, seats, and benches.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Observed some stair treads to have the contrasting bands worn away. Correct the contrasting bands. Intent to Suspend issued. 11/13/2023 is the deadline.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed 1 locker room door to not be self-closing/self-latching. Correct the door. Intent to Suspend issued. Deadline is 11/13/2023.
Mar 29, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: REMINDER: THE MAIN DRAIN COVERS ARE AQUASTAR WAV18WR COVERS AND THEY EXPIRE JANUARY 2024. THEY WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WITH APPROPRIATE COVERS AND PDSC DOCUMENT APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THEIR EXPIRATION.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 missing eyeball return fitting. Replace the fitting. No Permit Action taken.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2"x 2" tile for contrasting color band within 1" of adjacent tiles and edge of the stair tread.
Observed contrasting strip on plastic stairs to be fading. Correct this before it becomes too faded to contrast clearly with the stair edge. No Permit Action taken.
Nov 16, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Chris Bridgman.l
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530 - Body Hook attached to pole with cleaning brush attached to other end which could impede use. CDI - lifeguard removed brush.
Jan 27, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 27, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed storage of non pool items in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room.
Mar 22, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 21, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comment: Emergency phone does not audibly ring when called back. Please correct issues within 7days.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed some debris in pump room. keep pump room free of debris.
Jan 13, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter appears to be stuck. Repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed trash and other non pool items in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room.
Sep 10, 2019 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for record keeping for alkalinity, door on to pool deck self-closing, self-latching, and operational flow meter.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Required at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door not self-closing, self-latching. Getting stuck when opened. Located near locker room entry. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Some standing water on pool deck next to pool coping. Did not notice any build-up below water. Continue to monitor and keep deck free of standing water.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational. Repair to operational. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor in pump room/chemical storage room wet due to backwash of pump. Open pipe on side of backwash pit that allows overflow of water on to pump room floor which drains to chemical storage room. Keep pump room floor dry.
#31 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: sewage disposed of in a properly operating sewage system −2
Backwash water goes directly to drain without air gap. Install air gap or approved backflow prevention/check valve.
Water line check valve does not meet .2512. If ever replaced, replace with approved check valve. Original construction.
Mar 4, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy was 50' long. It should be kept at 45' which is 1.5 times the width of pool. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment is in basement and there appears to be a small leak coming through wall when it rains. Observed water on floor. Keep equipment and chemical area dry. Leak was adjacent to chemical storage room in pump room.
Dec 3, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - Main drains are due to expire in April 2019. Permit will be suspended if drains are not replaced and a new PDSC form is submitted and approved.
15 - Rope for ring buoy starting to fray. Rope is still intact. Replace with 45 ft. rope.
Note: Pool Operator not present at time of inspection. Automated chlorinator could not be verified at time of inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for main drain check record keeping and door into locker rooms being self-closing, self-latching.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain checks not being recorded. Record daily main drain checks. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Portable steps with slip-resistant tread beginning to wear. Maintain as slip-resistant. Area with wear not large enough to present a slip hazard. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door into locker room left propped open. Door sticks to magnetic prop. Door shall self-close, self-latch at all times. Intent to Suspend issued. Repeat violation.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed pool drain routed directly to backwash pit with no backflow prevention/air gap. Provide check valve to eliminate cross contamination.
Pool being filled by hose. Hose was left in the pool. Provide an air gap.
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer.
Feb 7, 2018 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: **Intent to Suspend Issued**
Observed pool flow meter not working. Facility has 30 days to repair flow meter or permit will be suspended.
Contact Chris Sells when repairs are complete.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris under movable stairs at water's edge. Keep pool floors and walls clean.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck on pipeline. Mainain flow meters in proper working order. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed water in restrooms at 120F from both hand sinks and showers. Maintain water temperature below 110F. Observed carpet on flooring in locker rooms. Floor in locker rooms shall be slip-resistant and smooth to ensure cleaning.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed pool drain routed directly to backwash pit with no backflow prevention/air gap. Provide check valve to eliminate cross contamination.
Oct 10, 2017 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 10 - General Comment - No divider rope present for 5 ft divider line. Keep present and keep in place when lanes are not in use.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Damaged tiles on deck perimeter, gutter overflow and on walls where lane lines have pulled out. Repair where needed. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder handrail loose at shallow. Keep handrails in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One. door leading to street not self-latching. Repair to self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
Doors on to pool deck from gym not self-latching. Repair to self-latch or provide audible alarm. Intent to Suspend issued.
Door on to pool deck from locker rooms propped open. Door must remain self-closing, self-latching. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damaged tiling around drain on deck. Repair tiling on deck around drain. Intent to Suspend issued.
Observed standing water on deck. Deck shall not retain water.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator could not be verified during visit. CPO not onsite. Assure that chlorinator installed to detect flow and will shut off when pump turned off. Intent to Suspend issued.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap (diameter of pipe above the pit).
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed carpet on flooring in locker rooms. Floor in locker rooms shall be slip-resistant and smooth to ensure cleaning.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Pump plumbed to drain directly to backwash pit with no backflow prevention. Provide check valve to eliminate cross connection.
Observed hose bib in chemical storage room without backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention devices on all hose bibs.
May 23, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
3 1/2 foot depth marker on the pool wall damaged. Replace. Pool with depth and no diving markers also on the walls.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Barrel of sulfuric acid stored in pump room. Store with other chemicals in chemical storage room.
Dec 6, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected to 7.5.
Feb 3, 2016 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE" and "CHILDREND SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION" signage not in 1 inch lettering. Signage is not needed as pool is lifeguarded.Verified approved Pool Drain Safety Complaince form matches what is installed.Did not observed pool permit posted. Go to Meckpools.charmeck.org to print permit and post in pool area.Intent to suspend issued.16)22)Contact Will Harrison 704-507-6824 for reinspection when issues are corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
PVC on handrail cracked. Fix broken handrail.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not self-closing and self-latching. Make door self-closing and self-latching. Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool deck not sloped to drain. Some standing water on pool deck.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Number 1 button on emergency phone sticks. Was able to connect to 911 and verify information, but was unable to dial out on first try. Replace emergency phone. - Intent to suspend item.
Oct 28, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step tread wearing off on portable steps at shallow end of pool. Repair step tread so slip resistant.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to tile coping at shallow end. Keep in good repair. Some standing on water on pool deck. Deck not sloped to drain. Pool built in 1958.
Apr 7, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: pH 7.2. Chemical Control Board reading 7.9. Recommend contacting chemical supply company to calibrate chemical control board.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Standing water along side of pool, deck not sloped to drain. Decks shall be sloped to drain.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
| Hot water in restroom > 110F. Maintain hot water at 110F or less.
Oct 20, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door at back of pool not self-closing. Repair to self-close. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Chlorinator does not turn off when pump off. Repair so that when pump is off, chlorinator goest off. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap at sink in one restroom. Provide soap.
Fan in one restroom not functioning properly. Repair.
Feb 5, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
WATER ON PUMP ROOM FLOOR
Oct 10, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed alkalinity and water temp not recorded. Record alkalinity weekly and water temp daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA JOHNSTON” or State ID 2060530002). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.