4demerits
THE SHARON AT SOUTHPARK
5100 SHARON RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530114
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedJan 8, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceOct 30, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 30, 2013Lower is betterJan 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 8, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Automatic chemical feeder flow shut off checked by using flow switch at valve, which may have malfunctioned at beginning of inspection, with flow light on, but worked at end. No permit action or demerits taken.
Inspection with Tony Osorio
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity.
Aug 11, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Discussed feeder rule for flow of chemical feeder: .2535 When chlorine or bromine are used as the disinfectant, automatic chemical feeders shall be used.
Automatic chlorine or bromine feeders shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with
NSF/ANSI Standard number 50. Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be
automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
At time of visit, checked feeder by using flow switch at valve, which may have malfunctioned at beginning of inspection, with flow light on, but worked at end. No permit action or demerits taken.
Inspection with Tony Osorio
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity.
Feb 26, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Corey and Tony. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH found to be 6.8. Operator corrected. New pH corrected to 7.2. No permit action.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Some reagents expired. Replace. No permit action.
Dec 9, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with operator Tony. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Some reagents expired. Replace. No permit action.
#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. Posted callback number was incorrect and did not match what 911 had on file. Operator corrected by posting accurate number. No permit action.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity.
Feb 7, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CPO Cory Stepanski present during inspection.
Immediate suspension issued for .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH measured at 6.8 multiple times. CPO unable to correct during inspection.
Inspection led by Troy Kling under supervision of Devon Moeller.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH measured at 6.8 multiple times. CPO unable to correct during inspection. Immediate suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity.
Nov 28, 2023 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with C Stepanski. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection.
Aquastar 1216 drain covers expire 11/20/2024. Replace covers and submit PDSE for approval prior to expiration.
Inspection conducted by EHS Devon Moeller with EHS Hope McIntosh.
#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. Missing few days of records. All other records in compliance. No permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Loose ladder at far end of pool.
#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. Rope at 47’. Corrected to 45’.
#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. Door leading directly onto pool deck propped open. Door closed during inspection. Door leading to pool deck should not be propped open.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not shutting off with pump at time of inspection.
.2535 Automatic feeders shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Operator adjusted and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity. 2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F in restroom at time of inspection.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 6, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Cory Stepanski.
Immediate suspension issued for pool water pH lower than 7.2. Pool closed and signs posted during inspection. Pool must remain closed until ph corrected and verified by EHS. Contact Hope McIntosh at 980-229-07549 once ph corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH found to be 6.8. Unable to correct during inspection.
Immediate suspension item.
#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. One door of double door set leading onto pool deck not fully closing/latching and with no audible alarm. CDI - door adjusted to fully close and latch.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity. 2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004.
.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
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Damaged shower fixture in mens locker room. Repair/replace.
Nov 10, 2022 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Cory Stepanski and Tony Osorio
CPO expires Jan 2023. CPO is looking into HD Supply class for employees on pools. This class should include training on pool equipment, operation, disease and injury prevention, pool water chemistry, and regulatory requirements for public swimming pools.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built prior to 2004. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find/lack of severity. 2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004.
.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 over 110 degrees F in restroom at time of inspection.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Mar 23, 2022 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Tony Osorio and Cory Stepanski
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No tread on ladders into pool.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool exercise signs within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved. Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not shutting off with pump at time of inspection.
.2535 Automatic feeders shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Operator adjusted and corrected.
Advised monitoring to ensure switch does not stay engaged with no flow.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find..2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Vent does not appear to be working in chemical storage at time of inspection.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Nov 9, 2021 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Cory Stepanski, Topper Amerson and Naly Lor
No signature due to COVID
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No tread on ladders into pool.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Automatic door onto pool deck not self-latching at time of visit.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Operator corrected crash bar to allow door to open, close and latch. Other door adjusted to self-close, self-latch. Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not shutting off with pump at time of inspection.
.2535 Automatic feeders shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Operator adjusted and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find..2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004. Spa equipment has been removed and more clearance provided.
.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
One men's urinal observed soiled, out of order. Parts on order for urinal. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 19, 2021 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for feeder automatically shutting off with pump. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Permit expires 4/30/2021. Failure to correct by this date will result in expired permit. New permit will not be issued until corrected.
22) Emergency phone not audibly ringing back at time of inspection. Adjusted ringer volume and corrected.. Ensure emergency phone is operational and keep audible ring back in case of emergency. Corrected.
Pool closed for cleaning, at time of inspection. Conducted inspection per operator request for permitting.
Inspection with Topper Amerson and Cory Stepanski
No signature due to COVID
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not shutting off with pump at time of inspection.
.2535 Automatic acid and chlorine feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
*Permit item. Intent to suspend issued. Must correct by 4/30/2021 or new permit will not be issued. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find..2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built '98.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Women's restroom observed with no soap.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Jul 16, 2020 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 2021 annual sticker permit will be mailed.
Changed to "A" Open for Business, valid permit, with condition of following Executive Orders.
Operator unable to sign due to COVID-19 protocol and safety precautions to not share equipment.
Inspection completed with: Topper Amerson and Cory Stepanski
Sent report to: Cory Stepanski
; Angela Rigsbee
; Topper Amerson
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Water in pool over 90 degrees F at time of inspection.
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Heater turned off for correction and operator thermometer reading 89.8 degrees F. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. Provide spare pump basket. No permit action taken due to age of
pump and ability to find.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to thepool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Chemicals stored on floor in chemical room.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Piping with small leak at time of inspection. Keep in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F in showers at time of inspection.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 2, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15) Beckett starting to peel on buoy. Keep in good repair to maintain U.S. Coast Guard approval. Severity did not warrant Immediate Suspension, recommeded purchasing new buoy.
**Note: Main Drains expire January 2020. Submit updated PDSC form and replace for approval prior to expiration to avoid permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No tread on ladders. Provide slip-resistant tread on ladders.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Automatic door onto pool deck not self-latching at time of visit.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Operator corrected crash bar to allow door to open, close and latch. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Gutter uneven, creating more than 1/2" offset.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Operator adjusted to eliminate offset. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. Provide spare pump basket. No permit action taken due to age of pump and ability to find.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
3' clearance not provided around piping in pump room. Pool built prior to 2004.
.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 19, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 15) Beckett starting to peel on buoy. Keep in good repair to maintain U.S. Coast Guard approval.
24) Pool built in '98. No spare pump basket. Unable to purchase/find. Provide spare pump basket.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0 at time of inspection. Maintain 7.2-7.8. Operator increased pH to 7.2. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No tread on ladders. Provide slip-resistant tread on ladders.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door not latching at time of inspection. Ensure doors self-close, self-latch. Operator corrected to self-close, self-latch.
Sep 19, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for feeder.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.4 at time of inspection. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Operator corrected to 1.0 ppm.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Feeder not turning off when pump cut off. Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
Feb 12, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
'No Diving' markers measuring less than 6"X6". *30 Day Intent to Suspend Item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background.
.2523(d) The distance between no diving markers shall be no more than 25 feet perimeter or as the crow flies.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Plants within 5' of pool. Maintain 5' deck clearance. Operator moved. Corrected.
Nov 28, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 15. Ring buoy holders starting to separate from buoy which voids US Coast Gaurd status. Reccomended replacing.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0 at time of inspection. Maintain between 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.2.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool items and chairs around pool. Maintain 5' clearance around pool deck. Operator moved items. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Paper towel dispenser not working in men's restroom at time of inspection. Provide paper towels. Corrected.
Jun 22, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chair within 6 feet of edge of pool. Keep loose items more than 6' from edge of pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed sticker at emergency phone indicating address missing. Address supplied to emergency phone .
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operating.
Dec 12, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Two wall depth markers obscured by furniture. ** Keep markers completely visible.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing end cap. ** Install.
Jun 30, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.8. pH was 7.0 at start of inspection and CPO added water to bring pH up to 7.2 within 15 min.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 14, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed soil/ scum on ramp tiles. ** 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 corrosion/ rust @ junction of gutter & pool deck.
Soil/ scum on vertical side (part of pool "wall") of gutters. ** Clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Wall depth markers obscured by furniture & rescue tube. ** Keep completely visible.
Jun 23, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.3)Contact Will Harrison 704-336-5528 for reinspection when issues have been corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. Operator unable to correct. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily records indicated regularly getting 7.5 to 7.6 for pH and 5 for Cl, drastically different from my readings. Recommend testing water and/or replacing test kit.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Gutter tops damaged. Maintain in good condition.
Dec 22, 2014 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #17 Observed "floating" volley ball net, floatation devices & chair on pool deck <5' from pool edge. **Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed Cl @ .4ppm. Maintain minimum of at least 1ppm. **Chlorine level raised to 1ppm while on-site.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Two wall depth markers partially obscured from view by furniture. **Keep wall depth markers clearly visible.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating properly - unable to dial 911 & reach operator. Maintain phone in proper operating condition. **Phone replaced while on-site.
Mar 26, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed table outside office (w/ record book) obstructing view of depth marker. Observed chair partially obstructing view of another wall depth marker. **Maintain clear view.
Oct 30, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 2 plants & 1 chair ~3' - 4' from pool edge. **Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “THE SHARON AT SOUTHPARK” or State ID 2060530114). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.