6demerits
YMCA SIMMONS INDOOR
6824 DEMOCRACY DR, Charlotte, NC 28212
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530033
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedSep 23, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 31, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 31, 2013Lower is betterSep 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 23, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Sandra McPhaul and Yean Gil present.
Note- Screws in main drains expire January 2027. Ensure these are replaced prior to expiration date with documentation submitted to the health department.
General comments:
1. Provide spare pump basket.
2. Ceiling paint peeling in one area of pool near locker room doors.
3. Fading depth maker ‘FT’ lettering in some areas around pool deck.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed 2 small areas of pool deck near pool gutters were some tile damage exists (cracked/missing tiles). Repair or replace if problem worsens. No permit action taken today based on lack of severity.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water at showers and in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed water around 125 F today. Recommend lowering water temperature to 110F or lower.
Jan 21, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson and Tiffany Dockery present.
Observed ring buoy beckets showing signs of deterioration but still with structural integrity. Replace ring buoy within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Observed paint peeling from ceiling in one area of pool deck near locker room entrance. Recommend repairing.
Screws in main drains require replacement on or before January 2027.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed water at handsinks in men’s restrooms exceeding 130F.
Jul 31, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Tiffany Dockery present.
Note: recommend shaving down pointed end of screw on body hook and replacing rusted nut.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 21, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: It is required that the facility keep at least 6 months of pool log records available for review upon the request of the Health Department. Ensure that staff has ready access to at least 6 months of pool log records that can be presented upon request from a Health Inspector.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.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 (if in use) and total alkalinity weekly.
Observed some gaps in the record log book. Observed some pages without dates and some main drain records without a positive note that they were checked. Ensure that the record logs are filled out completely and properly for every day the pool is open to swimming. Most of the records reviewed were correct. No permit action taken as the records were largely in order.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Water in the locker room fixtures was 128F.
Nov 26, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: This report was originally sent into the CDP system as being for Permit #530002. It was later discovered that this was an error as Premit #530002 is the Johnston YMCA at 3025 N. Davidson St. in Charlotte. This reports is actually for Permit #530033, which is the Simmons YMCA located at 6824 Democracy Dr. In Charlotte. The signatures were on the original records and on the Intent To Suspend form. The Intent To Suspend was issued correctly to permit #530033. This error was made by Christopher Elmore #2338 when he submitted the report. This record corrects that error by issuing the report to the proper pool location.
This inspection was done on 11/26/2024 with Maddie Denoncour of MCHD.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed some of the lettering of the depth markers to be fading and becoming such that it cannot be easily read. Correct all such depth markings.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible.
I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 12/26/2024. Failure to corrected the issue before the deadline may result in the closure of the pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed several areas of tile damage around the pool deck. Correct all such damage.
I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 12/26/2024. Failure to corrected the issue before the deadline may result in the closure of the pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed call-back number to be incorrect. Number for front desk (704-716-6600) is what was on file with local 911 and was verified during the inspection. This is acceptable for this facility as the front desk is manned while facility is open. Sign was corrected during the inspection.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Water in the locker room fixtures was 113F.
Feb 1, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Hot water was above 110F.
Oct 13, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for records and pool stairs. Deadline is 30 days from today. 11/13/2023 Failure to correct the items or failure to keep proper records going forward will result in closure of the pool until the items are corrected. Contact Chris Elmore at 704-507-6814 with any questions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.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.
No record for total alkalinity was observed that was more recent than July of 2023. Keep all required records properly. Intent to Suspend issued. Deadline is 30 days from today. 11/13/2023
#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 stair treads to be all one color with no contrasting color band. Provide contrasting bands for the stairs. Intent to Suspend issued. Deadline is 30 days from today. 11/13/2023
Jan 18, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Observed rope to be 47.7 feet long rather than the required 50ft for this pool. Rope was corrected to 50ft as required. -C.D.I.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Water at sink was measured to be 130F.
Nov 14, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Aquatics Director, Bette Miller.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f). New phone system installed recently - new phone number 704-910-4115 posted at phone not identified by 911 and EHS unable to place return call. 911 operator noted 704-716-6639 as return contact number in 911 system and PIC noted is the original number to the phone line prior to phone system upgrade. EHS was able to place return call to 704-716-6639. CDI - new 704-910-4115 number removed from information signage at phone and original phone number 704-716-6639 provided as it is listed with 911 system and has been verified to return calls to the emergency phone pool side
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Hot water in family restroom at 115f and in womens restroom at 135f. Operator voluntarily turned off/adjusted hot water supply to reduce temperature in womens restroom during the inspection.
Jan 26, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate on pump room floor. Store chemicals off of the floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's locker room at 115 degrees. hot water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 12, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 1 starting block and lane rope reel with in five feet of pools edge. Corrected on site.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed small amount of water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's locker room at 126.5 degrees.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Mar 25, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy rope starting to degrade. Replace with 50 ft. rope within 30 days.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping for yearly Paddock inspections, depth markers and flow meter.
Bette Miller present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for Paddock drain covers yearly inspection. Drains are 10 years old and require yearly inspections. Maintain records onsite. Intent to Suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some depth markers on tile with "ft" or "in" worn off. Repair depth markers where needed. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable and located on incorrect line. Flow meter shall be located on the return line and remain operable. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >125 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Dec 8, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: “issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
I.T.S. ISSUED DEADLINE IS JANUARY 7TH 2021.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 45 feet long due to knots. Rope should be 50 feet exactly. Rope was corrected to 50 feet as required for this pool. -CDI.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
A PASS-THROUGH DOOR ONTO THE DECK WILL NOT FULLY SELF-CLOSE AND SELF LATCH. DOORS MUST FULLY SELF-CLOSE AND SELF-LATCH OR BE FULLY SELF-CLOSING AND FITTED WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM. -I.T.S. ISSUED. DEADLINE JANUARY 7TH 2021.
Jan 14, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
General Comment: Please keep documentation of when drain screws were replaced and re-certification of drain covers on site.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
ITEMS IN PUMP ROOM VERIFIED.
-EQK-750 7.5HP PUMP
-6" MAIN DRAIN LINES
-4" RETURN LINES
-2424 PADDOCK 2424PCFC (2) MAIN DRAIN COVERS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 26, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 17, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not functioning. Corrected during inspection.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at hand sink at 151.3 degrees F.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 31, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on wall at the far corner of the shallow end of the pool to be 30ft. apart. They must be no more than 25ft. apart measured from the water edge. Observed depth marker obscured by entry steps resulting in deck markers being more than 25ft. apart. Observed wall depth markers obscured by benches and dive blocks. Do not obscure depth markers. Items were moved.
I.T.S. Issued for wall and ladder distance issues. Observed some depth markers to be faded and in need of repainting. I.T.S. issued for faded markers. Markers must have at least 4 inch high numbers and be in feet.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hook to be unattached to body hook pole. C.D.I. Hook was attached with screw and nut. Observed ring bouy to be fitted with 46ft. rope. Rope was corrected to 50ft. C.D.I.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathrooms to be 124F Hot water shall be no more than 110F.
Mar 9, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed tile damage on pool floor. Repair any such damage.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck tile and coating worn and peeling. This was noted on previous inspections dated 1/21/16 and 12/5/16. Repair deck damage before it becomes severe.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at bathroom fixtures to be at least 115F. 110F or less is target for hot water temperature.
Dec 5, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck coating warn and peeling. This was noted on previous inspection dated 1/21/2016. Deck damage should be corrected before it becomes severe.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at bathroom fixtures to be at least 122F. 110F or less is the target hot water temperature.
Jan 21, 2016 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Observed pump motor data plate not to match PDSC form.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed contrasting bands on steps to have peeled off. Replace contrasting bands such that bands are within 2 inches of the front stair edge. I.T.S. issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy rope to be 47ft. long. Rope was corrected to 50ft. long. -CDI.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chipping and peeling of deck. Damage does not pose a current trip hazard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair it.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water to be 121F at least in the sink in the men's locker room. It shall be no hotter than 110F.
Oct 1, 2015 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 only 1 body hook. Observed ring buoy damage with only a 33ft. rope. Rope was corrected to 50ft. and new ring buoy was found. 2nd body hook was found. The pool is over 3,000sqft. so the extra body hook and buoy are required.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck to have peeling in some areas. Repair deck as required.
Feb 19, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed inor chipping on pool deck. Repair chipping. Observed lane line reel within 5ft of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of clearance at all points.
Oct 28, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing some total alkalinity checks. Check weekly. Using new sheets that now have a place for total alkalinity.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Hosebib at deep end leaking. Standing water in corner of pool deck. Fix leak.
Mar 12, 2014 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - General Comment - Emergency phone # for pool phone is 704-716-6639. 911 has 704-567-7127. Pool given 30 days to correct. 911 must have listed designated pool phone #. 25 - General Comment: Observed no hose bib within 50 ft of pump room. Provide.Intent to Suspend issued for #9. 30 days for emergency phone. Note: Chlorinator could not be verified.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some tiles missing from pool floor. Keep in good repair.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 37 ft between wall depth markers (4 1/2 ft). Provide every 25 ft apart or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some coping damage. Keep in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not registering flow. Keep operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Oct 31, 2013 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued Intent to Suspend for #9
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed no diving markers greater thant 25ft apart. Install no diving markers, where needed, no greater than 25 ft apart.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrroms at 115 degrees. Hot water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA SIMMONS INDOOR” or State ID 2060530033). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.