6demerits
MATTHEWS TENNIS AND SWIM CLUB
2110 PLEASANT PLAINS RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530165
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 13, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceJul 25, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 25, 2013Lower is betterMay 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 13, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Observed pool table and chairs and pool tarp within 8 feet of pool. CDI- all relocated.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed one toilet in women’s restroom without toilet paper.
Dec 10, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
Water temperature was 76.2. Heater was turned off during 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. Observed temperature not being recorded on heated pool. The pool heater was turned off today during inspection. Records are otherwise being maintained adequately so no permit action.
May 1, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Heater not turned on at time of inspection.
Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
Intent to suspend issued for flow meter in poor repair (leaking). Replace within 30 days.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter leaking and in poor repair.
Dec 5, 2024 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson and Casey Aitcheson present.
Note: observed emergency phone located outside of pool enclosure. Add additional signage inside pool enclosure to indicate the location of the emergency phone.
Note: Main drain and equalizer line coverings expire MARCH 2025. Ensure drain covers and equalizer line covers are replaced and a new pool drain suction compliance form is submitted to the health department prior to their expiration to prevent any lapse in pool operations.
Permit suspended for non operational emergency phone. Once repaired, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool. Ensure new warning signs are posted upon return visit or a 30 day intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Observed one body hook outside of tent structure. Pool is greater than 3,000 SQFT so two body hooks should be located inside the pool enclosure at all times.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Observed signs listed above not posted.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non operational. Permit suspended.
Apr 25, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no toilet paper at one stall in mens restroom.
Nov 21, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
Intent to suspend issued for no temperature records being kept of heated pool. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#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. Observed no temperature recordings for pool. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed 2 wooden boards damaged at retention wall behind lifeguard room causing the barrier to be less than 48 inches tall. Pool was constructed prior to 2010 therefore no permit action required. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed 2 damaged wooden boards at retention wall behind lifeguard room causing a gap larger than 4x4 inches. Pool constructed prior to 2010 therefore no permit action required
Apr 19, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Rob Johnson present.
Note: observed chemical DPD reagent #2 with a purple coloration coming out of the bottle. This chemical reagent is typically of clear or transparent coloration. Reagent was not expired. E. Freese recommends replacing reagent.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed 2 wooden boards damaged at retention wall behind lifeguard room causing the barrier to be less than 48 inches tall. Pool was constructed prior to 2010 therefore no permit action required.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed 2 damaged wooden boards at retention wall behind lifeguard room causing a gap larger than 4x4 inches. Pool constructed prior to 2010 therefore no permit action required.
Nov 21, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. NIGHT SWIMMING LIGHTS WERE VERIFIED DURING INSPECTION.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 26, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT DECAL. PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE.
NIGHT SWIMMING LIGHTS WERE OBSERVED TO WORK AND BE SUFFICIENT FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. ONE LIGHT WAS OBSERVED TO BE OUT. FIX THE LIGHT.
INSPECTION WAS EMAILED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 29, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL CURRENT COVID RULES
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID PRECAUTIONS
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT FORM
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 26, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 5, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS AQUASTAR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS. AQUASTAR HAS CHANGED THE CERTIFIED FLOW RATE FOR THESE COVERS TO 92GPM. THESE COVERS EXPIRE MARCH 2020. WHEN THE CURRENT COVERS EXPIRE, NEW COVERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE REQUIRED FLOW RATE OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
THE MAIN DRAINS ARE BOTH AQUASTAR 914 MODELS AND WILL ALSO EXPIRE MARCH 2020. THESE WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. WHEN THESE ITEMS ARE REPLACED, PDSC PAPERWORK WILL HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL.
CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN EMERGENCY PHONE IS CORRECTED.
IT WAS ALSO FOUND THAT WATER TO THE BATHROOMS WAS TEMPORARILY INTERRUPTED FOR MAINTENANCE, BUT CAN BE RESTORED WHEN POOL IS IN USE. WATER SERVICE IN BATHROOMS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE WHEN POOL IS USED FOR SWIMMING. BATHROOMS MUST BE OPEN AND FUNCTIONAL WHILE POOL IS IN USE.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone non-functional. Phone must be a hard-wire phone and function properly. Phone must have proper call-back number and address listed at the phone and also on file with local 911 service. Other phones at other buildings are too far away to be used as the pool emergency phone. The phone must be corrected and be properly operational. The Health Department must verify correction and proper function before pool can re-open. PERMIT SUSPENDED-POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING.
Nov 20, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS AQUASTAR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS. AQUASTAR HAS CHANGED THE CERTIFIED FLOW RATE FOR THESE COVERS TO 92GPM. THESE COVERS EXPIRE MARCH 2020. WHEN THE CURRENT COVERS EXPIRE, NEW COVERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE REQUIRED FLOW RATE OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
THE MAIN DRAINS WILL ALSO EXPIRE MARCH 2020 AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. WHEN THESE ITEMS ARE REPLACED, PDSC PAPERWORK WILL HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed chips in the dive blocks. Maintain the dive blocks in good repair.
Apr 23, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed 10 6HP equalizer covers at this pool. Aquastar has changed the flow rate on these covers to 92GPM. Be advised the when the covers expire and are changed, the new covers must meet the flow requirements for this pool. These expire in March 2020.
The pool will not be issued a new permit on May 1st as long as it is in "W" status for the gate corrections. Please contact C. Elmore when the gate is corrected. 704-507-6814.
The PDSC form on file with the Health Department from Kevin Rytel from April 20th 2018 is correct.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed back wooden gate to not be self-latching properly. Gates must be fully self-closing and fully-self latching. Correct the gate so that it fully self-closes and self-latches. -I.T.S. Issued Expires 5/23/2019.
Observed the fence to have gaps through which a 4 inch sphere could pass. The fence was built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
Apr 20, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: BACKWASH LINE EMPTIES ONTO PROPERTY.
NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT ALLOWED. NO SWIMMING SUNSET TO SUNRISE WITHOUT BUBBLE.
STICKER# 18-600038 ISSUED
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
OBSERVED 52FT. ROPE ON BUOY. OBSERVED SPLICED ROPE ON BUOY. ROPES MUST BE SINGLE PIECE LENGTHS. ROPES BOTH CORRECTED TO 50FT. SINGLE PIECE LENGTHS AS REQUIRED.-C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED GAPS GREATER THAN 4" THROUGH + UNDER BARRIER. POOL CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 2010. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN. GATES MUST MEET CURRENT GATE STANDARDS.
Dec 13, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: -Observed pool to be greater than 3,000sqft. Pool must have 2 body hooks and 2 ring buoys with 50ft. throw ropes (measured from the attachment point) at all times. A certified lifeguard on deck with rescue tube or can may substitute for 1 ring buoy with throw rope. 2 such lifeguards may substitute for both ring buoys.
-The gates outside the bubble are fully self-closing/self-latching. If they are left propped open, then the doors to the bubble must be either fully self-closing/self-latching or be alarmed to alert upon opening.
-The pool is bubbled. The document regarding Code Inforcement was given to the PIC.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool wall tile damage. Repair it. This has been noted on previous inspections. Failure to repair it may result in a deadline being set for the reapir by the Health Department on the next inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 3 weirs missing. There are 10 skimmers total. Replace the missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool deck damage. Repair it. This has been noted on previous inspections. Failure to repair it may result in a deadline being set for the reapir by the Health Department on the next inspection. Observed some hole in the deck where fixtures go to have been left un-capped. Provide caps for these holes that vary from the level deck no more than 1/2".
Feb 23, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed tiles broken/ missing on pool wall. Replace.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pitting/cracking in pool deck. Repair.
Dec 8, 2016 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: .Onsite visit to pool made and bubble has been installed.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed minor debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 4 missing weirs. Replace. Obsewrved minor debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pitting in deck near starting blocks and two other cracks near pool stairs. Repair.
Jun 29, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing. Replace missing weir. Also observed minor debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pitting om pool deck at corner of pool where diving platforms are located. Repair.
Oct 26, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed minor amount of debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
•Observed 1 weir missing. Replaced onsite. Observed minor amount of debris in skimmers, Keep skimmers free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observeld emergency phone inoperable, Corrected onsite.
May 12, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Observed that backwash line discharges to a tank. CPO advises that the tank discharges out into a wooded area behind the pool building.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 25, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor to be soiled. Keep the pool clean. Observed some tile damage. Repair the tile.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed no handrail for the steps. Provide hand rail for safety.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed hoses for an air heating system to be along the pool deck in a fashion where it creates a trip hazard. Ensure that there is at least 5 foot of clear deck space and arrange the hoses such that they are no longer a trip hazard.-ITS- Issued.
Jul 23, 2014 28 demerits · 8 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some damage to wall tile. Repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer with weir struck. Repair.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No Diving faded in some areas. Repaint so clearly visible in 4" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Diving blocks left on pool deck. Provide constant supervision and signage, blockage, or removal when not in use.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Pool phone not operational and cordless. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No sight glass with direct plumb. Install sight glass. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable and 2 toilets with no toilet paper in women's. Provide toilet paper and keep operable.
May 19, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
DECK HAS SMALL CHIPS IN TWO PLACES; POTENTIAL TRIP HAZARD
Jul 25, 2013 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
11) Two ladders missing non-slip treads. Install non-slip treads.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MATTHEWS TENNIS AND SWIM CLUB” or State ID 2060530165). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.