4demerits
YMCA BRACE FAMILY INDOOR
3127 WEDDINGTON RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530105
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMar 17, 2026
Inspections on record26
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 betterMar 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 17, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brooke Collins and Steve Freyer present.
Thirty day (30) intent to suspend permit issued for glass doors leading to parking deck not self-latching. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Note- emergency phone has some static feedback when speaking to 911 operator. Recommend repairing/replacing. Installing weatherproof box around phone may help with this.
#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 2 doors leading to parking lot not self-latching. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
Dec 2, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Larry Burnett present.
#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 throw rope connected to ring buoy in poor repair (ripped and knotted back together). CDI- rope replaced.
#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 child protected by audible alarm. Observed one door leading to outside parking lot not self-latching and another door leading to adult female locker room not self-latching or audibly alarmed. CDI- both doors repaired and were working as intended.
#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 telephone number posted incorrect. Number posted receives automated message stating the number is no longer in service. CDI- front desk number posted. The front desk has someone available to answer the phone at all times the pool is open.
Feb 19, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Larry Burnett present.
Note: Emergency phone had a large amount of static upon first test. The 911 operator indicated he had a hard time hearing the EHS. Upon further testing, the static seemed to dissipate. Ensure phone is operable and in good working condition. Recommend checking periodically to ensure functionality.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 4, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Dave Thompson and Patrick Mitchell present.
Note: observed ring buoy rope tangled. Ensure rope remains accessible and untangled so it is readily usable.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone not functioning properly (phone microphone not functional). CDI- phone replaced and was working as intended.
Feb 7, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kasey Weber present.
Inspection completed by Jordan McClenic and Anglecia Askew with Eli Freese supervised.
Intent to suspend issued for glass door leading onto back parking lot not self-latching. Correct within 30 days.
General comment: observed 1 body hook affixed to pole but becoming loose. Re-secure hook.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed glass door leading onto back parking lot not self-latching. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
Dec 12, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Larry Burnett present.
Intent to suspend issued for doors not self-latching or audibly alarmed. Correct within 30 days or the permit may be suspended.
Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions.
CPO # is 22-773131.
EHS recommends maintaining logs in one area and organized so they are readily accessible.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area. Observed pool surface area greater than 3,000 SQFT. Observed 1 body hook on site and 1 lifeguard on site. An additional lifeguard (or ring buoy with 50 foot rope attached) and 1 additional body hook is required to be on site at all times. Larry, the CPO, has agreed to maintain 2 lifeguards actively on duty at all times the pool is open for business and is in use. EHS recommended purchasing a ring buoy.
#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 one door leading outside not self-latching and door at women’s locker room not audibly alarmed or self-latching. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
Feb 15, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Graham present.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed no cap on vacuum port inside pool. CDI- cap replaced.
#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 men’s restroom shower at 120F.
Nov 15, 2022 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Brooke Collins followed up by Ben Binegar.
30 day intent to suspend issued for non-closure of locker room door on pool deck.
Once door / phone have been corrected contact Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Loose hand rails on ladder at end of pool near office.
#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 child protected by audible alarm. Self closing mechanism not operational on door to special needs locker room - door does not self close/latch. Repair to make the door self close and self latch or have an audible alarm. Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Emergency phone on pool deck unable to receive incoming calls. CDI - emergency phone hand set replaced. Phone now capable of both making and receiving calls.
#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 ladies locker room at 119f.
Mar 16, 2022 8 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed chime to door for mens family locker room inoperable. Corrected on site.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room door propped open. Keep pump room door locked when not in use.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's family locker room at 115 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 5, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain checks missing for one day. Keep and record main drain safety daily.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed water in restrooms at 113 F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Mar 4, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #5 and #16. Please call when aduible alarms on doors have been fixed and total alkalinity records are being kept.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no records for total alkalinity for this week. Maintain weekly recordings for total alkalinity.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed audible alarms not operational at Mens and Family locker rooms. Ensure all audible alarms work.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 1 chair within 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of deck clearance at all points.
.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 pump room door unlocked. Keep pump room door locked when not in use.
Dec 9, 2020 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room door unlocked. Keep pump room door locked when not in use. Observed an abundance of empty pool chemical containers in pumproom. Remove spent containers. Observed non pool items being stored in pump room. Eliminate all storage of non pool items in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 130 F. Hot water in rest rooms should not exceed 110 F.
Jan 17, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comment: Emergency phone volume was very low with some static. Monitor emergency phone to ensure functionality.
General Comment: Maintain written documentation onsite that Paddock maindrains are in good repair (every 10 years) and that screw have been changed out every 7 years.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Hot water in locker room observed at 130 degrees F. Hot water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees F
Oct 30, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has Intent to Suspend for correcting a locker room door without functional audible alarm. Expires 11/29/19. Pool will be closed to swimming if correction is not made by the expiration date.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed eyeball fittings missing from some returns. Most returns had eyeball fittings. No permit action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door leading to pool deck from locker room not audibly alarmed or fully self-latching. All doors leading to pool deck must fully self-close and be either fully self-latching or be audibly alarmed. I.T.S. Issed. Expires 11/29/2019.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone non-functional upon arrival. Phone was replaced and replacement phone functioned properly. -CDI.
Feb 22, 2019 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for items 5 and 18.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity should be checked once weekly. There were a few weeks where it had not been checked.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
"Adults should not swim alone", and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" signs were in 1/2" lettering and adult was left out before supervision. Signs should be in 1" or greater lettering and have exact wording.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower sign should be posted in pool area.
Nov 30, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: The facility has been given 30 calendar days to correct items 9 and 16. This expires on 12/30/18. If the items are not corrected, the pool will be closed until they are corrected. If the facility wishes to appeal this, the instructions for making an appeal are on the Intent To Suspend document at the bottom of the page.
The facilty has added a new ladder structure to the pool. The steps are lined with grip tape. The tape does not go to the edge of the steps. Extending to the edge of the step is required for painted lines, tile lines are given a 1 inch margin. C. Elmore will request guidence from PEHS supervision on how to treat tape on stairs as putting tape to the edge could cause it to curl up and pull off.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed that the daily main drain check was not being recorded on the daily record sheet. All other records were being kept. -CDI C. Elmore instructed the staff to mark the daily main drain check in the proper place on the sheet as it is a required daily check and must be logged on the sheet. No further permit action required as the drains are being observed, but the record was not being kept.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed wall mounted depth markers to be further than 25ft. apart in some places. Correct the wall mounted depth markers to be no more than 25ft. apart from each other, measured by their location along the perimeter edge of the pool. 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 2 body hooks and 1 properly equipped lifeguard. This pool is 3,150sqft. 15A NCAC 18A .2530 SAFETY PROVISIONS states that swimming pools in excess of 3,000sqft. must have 2 unit of lifesaving equipment available. A single unit of lifsaving equipment is defined as a 12ft. body hook pole and a U.S. Coast Guard approved ring buoy with a proper length throw rope. A properly equipped lifeguard can be substitued for a ring buoy on a 1-to-1 basis. At the time of inspection, this pool required either another properly equipped lifeguard or a ring buoy with proper length of throw rope to remain open. The facility elected to assign a 2nd properly equipped lifeguard. -CDI Pool was allowed to remain open with the understanding that they must comply with this rule. No further permit action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed some doors leading onto the pool deck to be not fully self-closing/self-latching or audibly alarmed. All doors that are ingress/egress doors must be made self-closing/self-latching or audibly alarmed. This does not include doors that lead into rooms with no other entrance such as the Special Needs Changing Room. -I.T.S. issued.
Mar 14, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Recent pool logs were not able to be produced due to a computer error. Provide the previous 6 months of pool daily/weekly testing logs records. I.T.S. Issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 missing return eyeball fitting. Replace the missing fitting.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 1 locker room door and 3 exterior egress doors not fully self-closing/self-latching or audibly alarmed. All such doors leading onto the pool deck must be fully self-closing/self-latching, or be audibly alarmed. I.T.S. Issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in locker room to be at least 118F. Hot water in fixtures is to be 110F.
Dec 4, 2017 26 demerits · 6 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on pool wall to be under the waterline and not be visable from certain vantage points. Post depth markers on the walls such that they denote the depth of the pool, in feet, in 4 inch high numbers every 25 feet around the edge of the pool. This alignment might be most easily accomplised by lining the wall markers up with the deck depth markers made of tiles. I.T.S. Issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed several eyeball fittings missing from the returns. Check all of the return fixtures and install proper fittings on the fixtures that are missing them.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no body hooks on pool deck. 2 Body hooks are required as the pool surface is in excess of 3,000sqft. 2 Body hooks were obtained and placed on the deck. -C.D.I.
Observed ring buoy throw rope to be 55 feet long. The rope for this pool must be 50 feet long exactly. Rope was shortened to 50 feet in length. -C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed ingress/egress doors not self-closing and self-latching. All ingress/egress doors must fully self-close and self-latch or be fitted with an audible alarm that alerts when the door is opened. This includes locker room doors leading onto the pool deck. I.T.S. Issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed Emergency Phone non-functional. New phone was installed and tested. -C.D.I.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in locker room sink to be 115F. Hot water in showers and sinks shall be no hotter than 110F.
Jan 25, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No. violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 29, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily written records in regards to main drain safety.
Jan 28, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily written records for main drains.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed grets missing on floor drain in pump room. Replace.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 114 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
Oct 13, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 129 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Apr 7, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed ring buoy rope to be 60ft. Pool has 2 lifeguards. If rope and ring buoy are at the pool, rope length shall be exactly 50ft. Corrected during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathrooms to be at least 120F. Hot water in all fixtures shall be 110F or less.
Dec 8, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure that pool permit is posted in public view.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed only one body hook available at the time of arrival. The body hook pole was 11.5 feet long and of telescoping/collapsible design. The pool is in excess of 3,000sqft and requires 2 body hooks and either 2 lifeguards or 2 ring buoys with 50ft. throw ropes. Two body hooks with 1 lifeguard and 1 ring buoy can also be used. Ring buoys at this pool must have a 50ft throw rope, no longer and no shorter. Body hook poles must be at least 12ft long and be of solid design. Collapsible, telescoping, or adjustable poles may not be used. -CDI- Two solid 12 foot poles were found and put into place with body hooks attached. Two lifeguards were on-duty.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in the Men's shower room to reach at least 126F in a sink. Hot water in bathroom fixtures shall be no hotter than 110F.
Mar 12, 2014 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - General Comment: Observed no designated line for pool phone. 911 has main #, 704-716-4200. Phone # posted is 704-716-4250. Correct # posted during inspection. Phone must have designated line and correct number posted. Given 30 days to correct. - 911 not clearly audible. Replace phone or turn up volume. Intent to Suspend issued for #9. Return visit in 30 days for pool phone.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 26.7 ft between No Diving (3 ft 6' to 5 ft). Provide at 25 ft apart or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one loose step handrail. Keep in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Pool >3000 sq ft with one set of life saving equipment and damaged ring buoy. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed damaged floor drain cover in pump room. Replace.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no shower sign posted. Post visible upon entrance to pool.
#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.
Nov 20, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: #1 CL IS BORDERLINE; MONITOR CLOSELY
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA BRACE FAMILY INDOOR” or State ID 2060530105). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.