8demerits
CHARLOTTE AQUATICS
7835 LITTLE AVENUE, Charlotte, NC 28226
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530064
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedJul 28, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceOct 16, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 16, 2013Lower is betterJul 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 28, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with PIC/CPO Allie Leriche.
No permit restrictions.
#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 emergency phone number that 911 operator had on file not posted (857) 366-7584. Sign posted with callback number was 704-341-9673. PIC had contacted Vonage (phone/internet carrier) yesterday and was told the only number associated with the facility was 704-341-9673.
CPO corrected the number that was posted and signage was updated.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Observed non-weatherproof bag of cal chlor stored directly on the floor inside the chemical storage room.
Ensure all non-weatherproof bags of chemicals are stored off of the floor to prevent contamination.
Jan 13, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operators. All items in compliance by end of inspection. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
No listed permit conditions.
Const. Date: 10/1/1996
Rope Length: 39'0
#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 emergency phone number that 911 operator had on file not posted. CDI- corrected number was posted and signage was updated. No permit action.
Sep 30, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Stephanie Tomalis present.
Note- skimmer baskets beginning to show wear. Replace.
#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 emergency phone number that 911 operator had on file not posted. CDI- number was posted and signage was updated.
Mar 4, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool inspection conducted with director of operations Stephanie Tomalis and owner Allie LeRiche.
Intent to suspend issued for missing extra pump basket.
Water is a bit cloudy but drains still visible.
Property disconnects backwash pipe when not in use to prevent backflow issues.
Permit Restriction Pump shall remain set at 3450 RPM to meet turnover. VERIFIED
New Pump Pentair Intelliflo3 VSF 011077, 3 hp pump. VERIFIED
Main drain 2” pipe; skimmer 2.5”; return line 2.5” VERIFIED
(2) Paramount SDX 2 2008 drain covers. VERIFIED
(4) skimmers EQ lines plugged per state recommendations. VERIFIED
Pentair TR140C filter VERIFIED
6 returns VERIFIED
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Pool does not have spare pump basket for new pump. Intent to suspend item.
Dec 18, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with director of operations Stephanie Tomalis. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
Note: Facility will be changing pump soon. Ensure updated PDSC is submitted to health department and approved.
#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. Some TA readings spotty. Ensure TA readings are recorded weekly. No permit action.
Jan 25, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Stephanie Tomalis. Equalizers were all plugged at the beginning of January. Organization is working with Environmental Health to submit corresponding documentation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Remove fitting on bottom of backwash pipe to ensure air gap.
Oct 9, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: INSPECTION STEPHANIE TOMALIS. ALL PERMIT ITEMS FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE.
NOTE: 4 AQUASTAR EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE 6/2024. REPLACE AND SUBMIT PDSC FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OR DISABLE SKIMMERS PER STATE GUIDELINES AND SUBMIT PDSC.
REPLACEMENT OF POOL TILE AND BATHROOM DECKING MAY BE COMPLETED SOON. SUBMIT INFORMATION ON MATERIALS AND SLIP RESISTANCE TO DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 21, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with owner Alexandra Gaines.
Note: remove items from pool edge when no longer in use
Equalizer covers expire 6/2024. Replace covers and submit PDSC for approval prior to expiration or permanently disable / plug equalizer lines according to state guidelines.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 15, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Monitor deck clearance around pool deck.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 22, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection. Main drain covers expire in June 2023. Equalizer line covers expire in June 2024.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 14, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 23, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: Ensure that there is not an excess of items around pool deck at any given time.
No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 9, 2020 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for signage 1" in height lettering and spare pump basket.
No signature due to COVID-19.
Inspection with Kelly Gaines, Stephanie Tomalis and Willie Sturgess
Report to kelly@charlotteaquatics.com
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool items stored within 5' of pool, not actively being used.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed signage at pool 7/8" in height. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
At time of visit, emergency phone was in front of building, in use, by staff. This phone is for emergency use only and should remain in designated, accessible location in case of emergency.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Phone returned to designated area for use only during emergency. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pool at time of inspection.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Pump Pentair Whisperflo WFE-8
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed dry bag of sodium bicarb on floor in chemical room. Some chemicals used for pool stored in pump room. No 3' clearance around piping. Pool built '96.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Feb 5, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Insection completed by Madline Rawson under the supervision of Christopher Sells, REHS
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational. Repair/replace flow meter.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed facility without spare basket for pump. Obtain spare basket.
Nov 12, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
DUE TO SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, FACILITY WAS NOT ABLE TO TEST CHEMICAL FEEDER FOR SHUT-OFF IF FLOW FROM PUMP STOPS. VERIFY THAT THE FEEDER FLOW SENSOR WORKS SO THAT CHEMICAL FEEDER DOES NOT STAY ON IF FLOW STOPS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 21, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed a new ring buoy to have a throw rope measuring 37.5 feet. The rope length for this pool is 39ft. The old throw rope was obtained and attached to the new ring buoy. The old throw rope was the proper length. -C.D.I.
Nov 13, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
PARAMOUNT SDX RETRO MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE NOVEMBER 2018. THESE MUST BE REPLACED AND AN UPDATED PDSC FORM SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL BEFORE THE DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF THE POOL UNTIL THE COVERS ARE REPLACED AND APPROVED. THIS WAS NOTED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 8, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Ensure 5ft. of clear space around the deck. Move any items not in use back to provide 5ft. of clear deck space. _
The SDX Retro main drain covers will expire November 2018. Replace them and submit a PDSC form to the Health Department before this occurs. •
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed self-closing and self-latching doors propped open at arrival. This was noted as a violation on the previous inspection. The doors were closed. CDI The doors leading into the pool deck must either be self-closing and self-latching (not propped open) or the next set of door must be self-closing and self-latching. The doors in question could also be fitted with an audible alarm as an alternative to self-latching, but the doors will still have to be self-closing along with being audibly alarmed.
Dec 4, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend Issued.
Call Christopher Sells at 704 576 8678 when proper signage is provided.
PDSC Information verified.
Main drains expire November 2018.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy damaged. Corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors to pool deck that area self closing self latching propped open. Corrected during inspection.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed letters on "WARNING-NO LIGEGUARD ON DUTY" sign less than 4 inches.
Intent to suspend.
Feb 21, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 1, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Ob served no violations during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 3, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 29, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 9, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed backwash discharge into floor drain that is reported to contain an air-gap. It is not clear to visual observation if it is properly fitted with an air gap or not. All backwash pipes must drain through a proper air gap. Observed 1 ring bouy to have a 36ft throw rope. 39ft is the required throw rope length, no more or less. There was a 2nd throw rope with the proper length. The incorrect one was removed.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no certified lifeguards present and no "Warning -No Lifeguard on Duty" Sign. A proper sign was fabricated and provided.
Nov 18, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 6, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 16, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHARLOTTE AQUATICS” or State ID 2060530064). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.