2demerits
YMCA DOWD DEEP
400 E MOREHEAD ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530005
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedApr 8, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceNov 20, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Nov 20, 2013Lower is betterApr 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 8, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Valve must remain locked in place. Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall be maintained from 237 gpm to 305 (max) gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of number of returns and original pump approval at 310 gpm.Note: Upper level doors are considered second story and not part of the pool barrier.
Observed flow rate to be 340 GPM at the time of inspection. Max flow rate is 300 GPM due to permit restriction. Flow was reduced to 300 GPM.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in Men’s locker room >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below. Temperature was 113F.
Oct 14, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Valve must remain locked in place. Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall be maintained from 237 gpm to 305 (max) gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of number of returns and original pump approval at 310 gpm.Note: Upper level doors are considered second story and not part of the pool barrier.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in Men’s locker room >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Apr 7, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 26 - Labeling starting to wear off on piping in pump room. Clearly identify all piping with color codes or labels.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2528 - repair women's spa door to self-close, self-latch
.2528 - repair upper barrier where damaged
Joe Ellis present during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Right door to women's spa not latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch.
Upper barrier above deep pool with damaged horizontals. Repair in multiple locations so barrier is secure.
Intent to Suspend issued.
Note: Two doors into upper balcony area that do not self-close, self-latch. One door with no key. Doors are considered second story and not part of the pool barrier. Recommend doors made to self-close, self-latch or self-close with audible alarm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Outdoor chemical storage room without lighting. Chemical storage rooms shall be equipped with adequate lighting.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in women's restroom >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Dec 3, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
PATRICK MITCHELL LEAD INSPECTION ACTIVITIES.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 22, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 21, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2523 - repair deck around 9 ft. deck depth marker so contrasting; replace 6 in. on wall to match deck depth marker
Joe Ellis present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some sand on pool floor. Operator stated that one of old sand filters had broken lateral. Filters were replaced recently, like for like, with work done on shut down. Keep pool floor clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
9 ft. depth marker with brown grout used on contrasting white color next to the FT. Depth marker shall be clearly visible. Intent to Suspend issued.
Wall depth marker missing 6 in. at 3 ft. 6 in., left side of deep pool near handicap lift. Depth marker shall match actual depth of pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Rusted base/fixture along bottom of handicap lift. Not fully accessible to public unless using the lift. Recommend sealing/eliminating rust hazard. Keep deck in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms at >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Far left sink slow draining in women's. Keep fixtures in good repair. Men's was not viewed at time of inspection due to accessibility.
Apr 6, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION NOTED.
GPM WAS 215
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 22, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Marissa Cheek.
#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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. Water level in pool not sufficient to overflow into trough. CDI - additional water added to pool
Feb 23, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marissa Cheek present. No signature due to COVID.
#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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. Observed water level below overflow trough. CDI- Additional water added to pool.
Nov 9, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis present. No signature due to COVID.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
Mar 9, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: lane divider hook cover needs to be put back in place in order to protect swimmers from becoming injured.
#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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. Observed water level too low to flow over gutters and not properly skim pool. No debris was observed in the pool.
Jan 28, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis. No signature due to COVID-19.
General comment: Observed emergency telephone with no audible ringback when dialed. CDI- Phone was switched out for another
phone with an audible ring. No further action required.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed chairs being used to post lane reservation
signs within 5 feet of pool perimeter. CDI- chairs were relocated.
Oct 29, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
#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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. Observed water not filtering through gutters due to low water level. CDI- water added to pool.
Mar 10, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
FACILITY HAS SWITCHED OUT THEIR MAIN DRAIN COVERS FOR AQUASTAR 24101 COVERS. THE FACILITY HAS NOT YET SUBMITTED THE PDSC FORM FOR THE CHANGES. THE COMPLETE PDSC FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT, SUBMITTED, AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN CLOSURE OF THE POOL UNTIL THE PDSC FORM IS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED. THE PUMP IS REPORTED AT 450GPM, THE DRAIN COVERS ARE RATED FOR 1531GPM WHEN MOUNTED AS THEY ARE ON THE WALL.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 4, 2019 8 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
There is no ladder in deep end. Pool appears to have been constructed this way.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door coming from new Family Locker Room is not self latching. Contact Katie Wilson for review of options to make door compliant with state rules. Intent to Suspend has been issued and the YMCA has 30 days to make compliant.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Water temperature in bathroom is 115 degrees F. Water temperature in bathrooms should be 110 degrees F or less.
Nov 27, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: The main drain covers for this pool will require replacement November 2019. Ensure they are replaced and proper PDSC paperwork is submitted to the Health Department for approval before the expiration date.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed no ladder in the deep end of the pool. Pool appears to have been constructed this way.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in Women's locker room was measured by K. Wilson to be above 110F.
Mar 19, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water above 110F in the bathroom fixtures. 110F is the hot water limit for bathroom/locker room fixtures.
Oct 31, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water >115 F in restrooms. Maintain at 110 F or below in restrooms.
Feb 16, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
4 ft clearance on deck closest to locker rooms. Maintain 6 ft clearance. Pool built prior to 2010.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Nov 30, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room. Keep dry.
Pump room door unlocked. Keep door locked when not in use.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Jun 6, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
VGB paperwork incorrect. Resubmitted during inspection. Pool has installed P24xxx covers that require a 12" sump. Does not meet sump requirements. Will follow-up with Aquastar. May require repair to meet new sump specifications.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water >113 F in restrooms. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Nov 23, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.22)Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection once issues have been corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Tighten ladder. Some ladders missing from along pool perimter. Install required ladders.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Had difficulty hearing 911. Check phone connection.911 did not have address information for this phone. 911 must have the correct address and phone number. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at surge tank for pool. Fix leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Jun 23, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 6, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom sink to give 116F hot water. Hot water in bathrooms/shower fixtures shall be no hotter than 110F.
Feb 17, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
POOL FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA DOWD DEEP” or State ID 2060530005). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.