18demerits
OMNI CHARLOTTE HOTEL
132 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530111
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceAug 27, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 27, 2013Lower is betterOct 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 1, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with David Perez.
Chemical feeder with chlorine alarm light, CCH tablets in the skimmers. Use only NSF approved chemical feeders to add chlorine to the pool. Facility removed tablets and will repair automatic feeder.
Outer rope on ring buoy fraying. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy with attached 45 foot throw rope at least 1/4” in diameter.
Intent to suspend issued
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#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Calcium hypochlorite tablets in the skimmers. G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through NSF approved chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. - Corrected. Tablets removed, pool will remain voluntarily closed the rest of the day.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Floats on safety rope freely move, all pushed to the sides. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two of three ladders loose. .2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing two eyeball fittings. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not working properly, alarm on. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.
Jun 24, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Tommy Buzzell.
Verified items for in-field plan review. New deck and pool liner installed. Electrical COM-ELC-26-003491 passed 6/4.
Night swimming permit expired. Facility needs new night lighting inspection. Inspection scheduled for 5AM on 7/2.
Fiberglass pole for body hook cracked. Recommend replacing with new non-collapsible pole at least 12 ft long.
Ring buoy worn. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy.
Ensure door from meeting room to the pool deck stays locked.
Ladders loose. Maintain in good condition.
Permit issued with the following conditions
No Night Swimming
Glass only permitted inside the bar enclosure
Paper permit will be on our website, https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools, in 1-3 business days for your records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Equalizer line not plugged for one of the skimmers. Hayward equalizer line valve installed. .2518(k) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. - Will follow up with facility to correct.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Missing a screw in body hook. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Corrected.
Observed throw rope at 50 feet. 45 foot throw rope required. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 45 foot throw rope. - Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic chlorinator not turning off when the pump is off. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. - Will follow up with facility to correct.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Will follow up with facility to correct.
Dec 2, 2024 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for chlorine and light fixture in pool.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678.
Deck to be replaced. Provide slip resistant information on new tile.
Emergency phone - ringing back to front desk, front desk has a prompt requiring a number to be pushed to get to the attendant.
Phone number must call phone back or go directly to font desk that is attended at all times of pool operation.
Inspected completed by Patrick Mitchell under supervision of Chris Sells
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed Cl at 0ppm.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed leaves in skimmer. Corrected during inspection.
Observed skimmer lid damaged. Corrected during inspection.
.2518(k) Replace damaged skimmer lid.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Observed light on wall not attached at bottom. Imminent hazard.
.2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed automatic chlorinator not functioning properly. Repair
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no spare pump basket. Provide spare basket as required.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
May 8, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Observed Cl and pH corrected.
Observed emergency phone functioning.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2024 18 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has not paid for operation permit yet.
Pool cannot receive a permit until payment and application have been submitted.
PDSC form approved.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH 8.4.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy beckett rope frayed. Replace.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not working.
Emergency phone must be able to accept a call back.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Nov 27, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool permit suspended
Call Chris sells for reinspecion at 704 576 8678.
Pool cannot open until new pump has been inspected by the mc code and the health dept.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Chemical storage moved to parking deck behind locked gate.
Devon Moeller conducted inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed cl at 0ppm
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH below 6.8
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed incomplete records. No cyanuric. All records missing for November.
.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.
Intent to suspend item
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Observed safety rope missing.
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no spare pump basket.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Apr 28, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone microphone initially not working.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Sep 20, 2022 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
1) .2535 - calibrate automated feeder
2) .2535 - automated feeder shall detect flow and turn off chlorine/acid with no flow
3) .2528 - repair kitchen door to self-close, self-latch
Please note the item listed for the room door that requires repair prior to 2023 season. A permit will not be issued unless corrected.
David Perez present during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two ladders loose. Ensure secure.
End caps missing off one ladder. Provide end caps.
Bolts rusted on ladder closed to bar area. All bolts/screws in pool shall be stainless steel.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Screw not secure in light at deep end. Corrected during the inspection and replaced. Screw was too long.
Some algae on ladders. Pool had algae bloom in previous weeks. Continue to treat as needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from kitchen area not self-closing, self-latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
Repeated issue of audible alarm being disengaged/removed from door from room. Previous inspections have had door not self-latching or audible alarm disengaged. Given until 2023 operating season for permanent repair to door to make self-closing, self-latching. Audible alarm will not be permitted due to previous inspection issues.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 4 ft. to pool edge. Moved during the inspection to at least 6 ft. clearance. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the swimming pool in all locations.
Some caulking/grout coming out of pavers in some sections around pool. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
Some dead roaches on pool deck and around bar area. Keep pool deck clean and free of vermin.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Dialing instructions faded off of emergency phone. Written in during the inspection.
Note - front desk did not pick up immediately when number dialed to verify phone ringing back. If phone number posted dials back to the front desk, the front staff must be there 24/7 and answer at all times. If becomes an issue, will require direct ring back to pool deck.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automated feeder not calibrated. Showing 0.4 ppm and 7.7 for pH. Actual readings were at least 3.0 ppm and 7.2. Calibrate automated feeder. Intent to Suspend issued.
Operator could not demonstrate that automated feeder detects flow. Feeder shall detect flow and turn off when no power to pump. Operator shall demonstrate. Intent to Suspend issued.
No flow meter on stick feeder chlorinator. If ever replaced, provide flow meter per NSF requirement.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib/floor drains in restrooms. Original construction. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention and floor drains.
Apr 12, 2022 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Tommy Rivera present during the inspection. Permit suspended. Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine and pH. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to re-open the swimming pool.
All items marked as permit items must be corrected and verified prior to May 1 to receive a permit for 2022.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Maintain at 1.0 ppm through chlorinator. Facility had just switched to automated feeder. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.9. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained as required. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Permit Item.
Log book without area for main drain checks or cyanuric acid. Provide log book with all fields for record keeping. Permit Item.
Some reagents out of date. Replace reagents. Permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two ladders loose. Ensure secure.
End caps missing off one ladder. Provide end caps.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door where log book is kept (middle door) sticking on concrete and not self-latching, self-closing. Repair to self-close, self-latch and so that door does not remain open when opened fully. Permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decking missing grout/seal in multiple locations within 6 ft. of pool. Repair decking to impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool. Requirement prior to 2022 operating permit. Notified on last inspection.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator without flow meter. Flow meter shall be installed in inlet line per NSF requirement. Original construction. New automated feeder installed. Verified feeder detects flow of pump during inspection.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib/floor drains in restrooms. Original construction. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention and floor drains.
Aug 17, 2021 42 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: 1 - Pool water slightly cloudy. Continue to monitor. Could view main drains and did not warrant pool permit suspension at time of visit.
15 - Move body hook so clearly visible from all areas of pool deck. Body hook is located on far wall by Coin Bar and not clearly visible from double door main entry. Move body hook within 30 days or permit will be suspended.
- Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Replace within 30 days or permit will be suspended.
Immediate Suspension issued for pool chlorine and pH and emergency phone.
New motor installed on pump without an electrical permit pulled. Will refer to Code Enforcement. EHS strongly recommends that the pool remains closed until a permit is pulled through Code Enforcement. Permit will not be issued for 2022 operating season unless a permit has been pulled and inspection completed by Code Enforcement.
Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.3 ppm. Provide at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.9. Maintain at 7.2 to to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some days with pool pH at 7.0 recorded with no adjustments made. If pool pH is low, pool shall be closed until adjusted. If adjustments made, notate in log book.
No CPO on premises.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Build-up on wall depth markers. Ensure depth markers are clearly visible. Clean.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two of three ladders loose where pulling out of ground. Repair ladders.
One ladder missing slip-resistant tread and end cap. Replace tread and end cap.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from guest room on to pool deck with audible alarm disengaged. Repair to self-close with audible alarm or self-close, self-latch.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decking missing grout/seal in multiple locations within 6 ft. of pool. Repair decking to impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Dialing instructions faded on emergency phone. Corrected during inspection and written in.
When phone number dialed, does not ring front desk or the pool deck. Given automated system with pool as option that gets you to manager. No option for front desk. For phones that do not ring to pool deck and go to front desk, front desk must be clearly reached and must have staffing 24 hr./day. Immediate Suspension issued. Manager will adjust settings for phone to get front desk.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator without flow meter. Flow meter shall be installed in inlet line per NSF requirement.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib/floor drains in restrooms. Original construction. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention and floor drains.
Feb 23, 2021 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Tommy Rivera present during the inspection. No signature due to Covid restrictions.
Intent to Suspend issued for CPO information, record keeping, depth markers on pool deck, ladders loose and pool light.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool pH at 6.8. Corrected to 7.2 during the inspection.
#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 logs since November. Maintain as listed above.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. Provide CPO information for new CPO Tommy Rivera.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored. Some algea build-up on pool walls around light fixtures and ladders. Keep walls clean and in good repair.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Deck depth markers with "ft" covered in multiple locations. Ensure depth markers are clearly visible. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Ladders loose and bolts need tightening on multiple ladders. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Some cracked tiling around pool deck. Continue to monitor and repair if offsets become greater than 1/2".
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(a) Pools that are to be used at night shall have sufficient artificial lighting provided. One pool light burnt out. Repair pool light. Pool is approved for night swimming. Discontinue use until light is repaired. Intent to Suspend issued. Repair light or permit will be amended.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. Chlorinator without flow meter. Original install. If ever repaired, install with flow meter per mfg. instructions.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2526(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose.
.2526(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
No hose bib or floor drains in restrooms. Original construction.
Jul 31, 2020 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for pool chemical reagent, door from Room 215 and light to wall.
Shawn McKeown present during inspection. No signature due to covid-19 restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace reagent. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on wall depth markers. Keep clean.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Divider rope missing knots next buoys and rope not taut. Repair divider rope so floating across center line.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder very loose. Other ladder loose. Tighten ladders.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Repeat Issue. Door from Room 215 on to pool deck not self-closing, self-latching. Latching mechanism not working. Repair to self-close, self-latch or self-close with audible alarm. Intent to Suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light pulled away from wall in deep end and provides potential hazard to public. Repair light to wall. Intent to suspend issued.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in pool restrooms. Original constrution. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention and floor drain.
Feb 11, 2020 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 29 - No paper towels in one restroom. Provide paper towels for proper handwashing.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping (daily and weekly), test kit reagents, and lights to pool wall (eliminate pinch hazard). 30 days given for ring buoy and rope replacement.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained daily. Missing some days in January and February. Alkalinity and acid not recorded weekly. Maintain daily record keeping and alkalinity and acid once a week. Intent to Suspend issued.
.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 DPD-1 or DPD-2 for testing pool. Provide reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool lights with >1/2" between wall and light. Eliminate pinch hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so as not to present a potential hazard to bathers.
Some green algea on pool walls in multiple locations. Some build-up on wall tiles at water line.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder handrail loose.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope too short due to knots. Corrected to 45 ft. during inspection.
Note: Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade from weathering. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved and new 45 ft. rope within 30 days. Due at time of Intent to Suspends.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Restrooms being kept locked during off season. Restrooms shall remain accessible at all times pool is operational.
.2526(a) Provide at least one sink and toilet for residents and guests if furthest unit is more than 300 feet from the pool at hotels, motels, condominiums and apartments.
Note - Shower turned off for winterization at time of inspection.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in pool restrooms. Pool original construction.
.2526(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
.2526(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose.
Jul 24, 2019 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Ring buoy blocked by umbrella. Keep accessible. Umbrella moved during inspection.
State approval - glass service bottles are allowed behind the bar at the pool.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid recorded at 120 ppm. Could not verify at time of inspection due to low reagents. Maintain cyanuric acid at 100 ppm or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
DPD-2 expires at end of July. Replace reagents as needed.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two of three ladder handrails loose. Tighten and keep in good repair.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Screws in lights rusting. Replace with stainless steel. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate at back entry to pool with latch less than 54" measured from outside of barrier. Doors on to pool deck off roof could not be verified. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2528(a) Gate latches shall be 54" in height.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool chairs less than 6 ft. to pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 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
Pump room floor not sloped to drain.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
Bicarb stored on the pump room floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in restrooms. Original restrooms.
.2626(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose.
Mar 13, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Observed one loose ladder corrected during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily records of main drain checks. Observed no records of cyanuric acid.
.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.
Aug 20, 2018 50 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine, pH and phone. Contact Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 once corrected to re-open pool.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm at all times. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH less than 6.8. Maintain pool pH between 7.2 to 7.8 at all times. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained. Record chlorine, pH and main drain checks daily. Record alkalinity and acid weekly. Change of CPO. Provide updated CPO information.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on wall tiles. Keep pool walls clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some debris in one skimmer basket. Keep clean at all times to ensure recirculation system operating properly.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Safety rope not in place, lying on side of pool. Pool 8 ft depth. Safety rope required in place.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing end cap. One ladder loose. Replace end cap and keep all ladders in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and not accessible. Corrected during inspection. Keep rope accessible at all times.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Could not access door on to patio enclosure. Enclosure around patio does not meet code requirements. Door must self-close, self-latch.
Door into kitchenette on pool deck not self-latch. Door gets stuck. Kitchen does not meet code requirements for pool deck. Door must self-close, self-latch.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture 5 ft to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft clearance around pool at all times.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address not available to 911 when 911 contacted. Verified twice. Assure 911 has the correct address and phone number. Immediate Suspension issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some water on pump room floor. Did not observed leak. Keep pump room dry.
May 17, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Operator in the process of correcting the following items.
10) Floats on safety rope too far apart. Ensure floats are no more than 5 feet apart.
11) One ladder loose. One ladder not properly installed, bolt for bonding wire installed too high up for ladder to properly install on
sleeve. Install ladders securely and such that they do not damage the pool wall.
24) Provide spare pump basket for pump.
Verified that pool has sufficient lighting to allow for night swimming.
Permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 13, 2016 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for deck damage.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine pucks in skimmer baskets. Pucks removed during inspection. Do not place chlorine directly into pool. Considered an imminent hazard. Pool must chlorinate through chlorinator.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some days missing records. Record chlorine, pH and main drains daily.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
New pump installed. No updated PDSC form submitted. Received during inspection. VGB approved. Note - main drain covers expire in February 2017. Covers shall be replaced by Feb 25th. Once replaced, update PDSC form and submit for approval.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Severe deck damage at deep end of pool where tile is popping up. Repeated non-compliance at pool. Pool to submit plan for deck repair. Repair decking where required. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Telephone not operating during inspection. Corrected during inspection to dial 911.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
New piping installed in pump room. Pipe leaking. Repair piping to eliminate leak.
Jun 20, 2016 36 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Supension issued for chlorine, pH and VGB. Once corrected, please call for reinspection to open pool. 704-09-5494.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0.2 ppm. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain between 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained over weekend. Record chlorine, pH and main drain check daily.
Cyanuric acid greater than 100 ppm. Maintain below 100 ppm.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Pool Drain Safety Compliance form does not match what is in field. Verify pump manufacturer and model number and resubmit for approval. Immediate Suspension issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some hair and debris on pool floor. Keep clean.
Pool light not flush to wall in shallow. Repair to eliminate pinch hazard.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tile popping up or missing in several locations. Repair. Coping tile popping up around skimmer. Repair. Some chipping paint on exterior of pool around edge. Keep in good repair.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning - No LIfeguard on Duty signage at 3 3/4" in height. Provide lettering at 4" in height.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor not sloped to drain. Pool built prior to 2010.
Oct 7, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pH. Once corrected, contact Katie to schedule a return visit to re-open pool. 704-309-5494.30 - General Comment: Hose bib on pool deck without backflow prevention. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH below 6.8. Operator has been maintaining pool below 7.0. Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check not recorded daily. Record daily.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One missing tile at 8 ft and damage to deck at handicap lift. Repair deck where required.
Apr 2, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, deck tile and Warning signage. Pool Drain Safety Compliance form not submitted. Must provide updated form befor 2015 permit will be issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for April. Some days missing record keeping. Acid not recorded weekly. Record chlorine, pH, main drain daily. Record acid and alkalinity weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some algea build-up on entry to skimmers and skimmer baskets with some debris. Keep clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Trip hazard due to damaged deck at shallow ladder and at handicap lift. >1/2" protrusion. Repair decking where trip hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage not correct size. Provide "Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Provide "Adults should not swim alone." and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Recommend capital letters. Intent to Suspend issued.
Oct 9, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 21 - General Comment: Pool lights could not be verified. Night swimming not allowed due to lack of lighting.
22 - General Comment: Emergency phone rings back to front desk. Provide designated line for phone by 11/9/14.
Intent to Suspend issued for #18. Provide updated CPO info.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check missing from some days. Record daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea on pool wall/ladder. Keep clean.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage not 4". Provide "Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross/forced ventilation in pump room. Provide. No hose bib in pump room. Provide. Pump room floor wet. Keep dry. Leak repaired in a.m.
Jun 30, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #7 Observed some algae on coping by & extending from ladder. ** Clean.
GC #29 Hot water ~113.8F @ lavatory in restroom closest to pool. ** Water temperature lowered to < 110F while on-site.
GC #30 No back flow prevention on 2 hose bibs @ pool deck area nor on 1 in equipment room. **Install vacuum breakers.
Intent to Suspend issued for #5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing main drain checks. ** Maintain complete pool records. Check drains at least 1 time per day.
Intent to suspend issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ropes 55' each on both ring buoys. ** Ropes shortened to ~45" while on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Small hall room used for some pool chemical storage does not have cross or forced air ventilation. Relocate to equipment room. (separate chemical room not required.)
Nov 13, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 27, 2013 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for #2. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to re-open.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0.4 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed CYA >100 ppm in records and when tested. Maintain below 100 ppm.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool light separating from wall, >1/2" gap. Repair light to wall.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 skimmers without weirs. Replace weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed end caps missing from deep end ladder. Replace caps.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed piping not clearly identified. Clearly identify all pipes with color codes or labels and arrows.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at 113.7 F in restroom. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “OMNI CHARLOTTE HOTEL” or State ID 2060530111). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.