2demerits
YMCA DOWD SHALLOW
400 E MOREHEAD ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530034
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: EQ line covers will expire 11/20/2030. Ensure they are replaced and that PDSC documentation is submitted and approved by the Health Department prior to this date.
Paddock drain covers - Installed 5/12/2009. Provide yearly documentation for recertification of drains (kept in onbase). Screws changed 12/7/2022 - due 12/7/2029.
#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. Water was at 113F.
Oct 14, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EQ line covers will expire 12/10/2025. Ensure they are replaced and that PDSC documentation is submitted and approved by the Health Department prior to this date.
#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 skimmer 2 baskets soiled and in need of cleaning. No permit action taken as they were not yet so soiled as to require verification follow-up.
#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 24 demerits · 7 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
.2537 - clean pool floor around portable steps and clean tile line
.2521 - replace slip resistant tread on portable steps
.2537 - algae at entry to the pool at portable steps - grout missing from tile. Repair grout so impervious surface and remove algae. Clean portable steps.
Joe Ellis present during the inspection.
Note - EQ lines for pool expire in December 2025 and will require replacement by date of expiration with new PDSC form submitted.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris around base of the portable steps. Keep floor clean.
Scum line around tile line. Clean pool walls.
Build-up on portable steps. Keep clean and slip resistant.
Intent to suspend issued.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Contrasting slip-resistant tread wearing off of portable steps. Replace slip resistant tread with at least 2" thick to EDGE of step. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Women's locker room door not self-latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Algae around base of portable step entry and also on deck. Grout missing from tiles. Remove algae and replace grout where needed to ensure impervious surface. Intent to Suspend issued.
Minor damage to tile at one handrail. No offset greater than 1/2". Monitor and repair if worsens.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter lettering starting to wear off. Monitor and repair if worsens. Lettering shall be legible.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Outdoor chemical storage areas without lighting. Provide adequate lighting.
Backwash line runs across floor in between pumps to backwash pit. Original construction. If renovated, ensure the following. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#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 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PATRICK MITCHELL LEAD INSPECTION ACTIVITIES.
#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 skimmer baskets soiled and in need of cleaning. No permit action taken as they were not yet so soiled as to require verification follow-up.
Mar 22, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 21, 2023 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2523 - replace slip resistant tread where needed on portable steps
Joe Ellis present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Etching on pool floor in multiple locations. Continue to monitor. Will require repair if worsens.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Slip resistant tread coming off of portable steps. Replace slip-resistant tread. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Far left sink in women's restroom slow draining. Keep fixtures in good repair.
Apr 6, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION NOTED.
GPM WAS 200
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 22, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Marissa Cheek.
Note: Email sent from K. Rudisill and EHS discussed during inspection that documentation of change of screws on main drain covers must be submitted prior to 1/2023. Pool is currently scheduled for closure/maintenance beginning 11/24/22.
#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 to assure skimmers are operable. Observed water level in pool not sufficient to allow proper operation of skimmers. CDI - water added to pool
Feb 23, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marissa Cheek present. No signature due to COVID.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 9, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis present. No signature due to COVID.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 9, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Skimmer by 4ft 6in depth marker on mural side of pool needs to be re-caulked. It is starting to protrude from the wall. Check other skimmers as well for recaulking.
#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 floor underneath handicap ramp to contain debris underneath it.
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 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
**NOTE** Equalizer line covers currently installed AQUASTAR 6HPXXX expire in December of 2020. Replace these and re-submit PDSC paperwork to health department prior to expiration.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 10, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: (6) AQUASTAR 6HPxxx equalizer line coverings will expire in December 2020. Replace and re-submit PDSC paperwork to health department.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
POOL HAS AQUASTAR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS. AQUASTAR HAS CHANGED THE CERTIFIED FLOW RATE FOR THESE COVERS TO 92GPM. THESE COVERS EXPIRE DECEMBER 2020. WHEN THE CURRENT COVERS EXPIRE, NEW COVERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE REQUIRED FLOW RATE OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
THE MAIN DRAINS REQUIRED INSPECTION ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTION AS OF APRIL 2019. PAPERWORK FOR THE COVER INSPECTION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 4, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#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 bathrooms is 115 degrees F. Water temperature in bathrooms should be 110 degrees F or less.
Nov 27, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - Drain covers are Paddock covers. Paddock covers require re-certification at 10 year to ensure good repair. Yearly certification required after ten years. Due in April 2019. Provide documentation on change of screws for Paddock Covers. Required at 7 year installation.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy on pool deck not USCG approved. Removed from deck during inspection. If ring buoy provided, must be USCG approved. Life guards with life safety tubes provided at all times pool is operational.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms > 110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
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 6 demerits · 2 violations
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed non-slip strips on stair treads to be worn away on the plastic entry stairs. Provide contrasting color bands on each of the stairs at least 2" thick that go all the way to the stairs. I.T.S. Issued, expires 11/30/17.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathroom basin to be 113.9F. Hot water shall be no hotter than 110.0F
Feb 16, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
Nov 30, 2016 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 5 - General Comment - Records not maintained daily in log book located in pump room. Record chlorine, pH, main drain checks and temp daily.
Note: Chlorinator could not be verified. CPO not onsite.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level low in pool and barely hitting skimmer line. Increase water level so that skimmers operate properly.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
4 ft deck depth marker at far end of pool with white build-up. Continue to clean to keep all depth markers clearly visible.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Hose across deck used for handicap lift. Hose is greater than 1/2" thick and provides a trip hazard. Eliminate trip hazard by decreasing hose size, eliminating when not in use, or covering with safety mat. Intent to Suspend hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room unlocked. Keep locked when not in use.
Piping on pump room floor that requires stepover to access equipment. Maintain 3 ft clear walking space around all equipment.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >120 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Jun 6, 2016 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 8) Water level a little low. Recommend keeping water level in the middle of the skimmer.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some ladders loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Nov 23, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pool phone. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Two depth markers at 4 ft missing "ft". Provide depth markers with 4" lettering and feet or ft every 25 ft or less.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some loose ladder handrails on deck. Portable ladder with loose handrails.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 does not have address listed on files. Immediate Suspension issued. 911 must have correct address and phone number.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water >115 F in restrooms and some sinks slow draining. Keep in good repair and maintain water at 110 F or below.
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 bathroom/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 SHALLOW” or State ID 2060530034). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.