4demerits
YMCA HARRIS LAP POOL
5900 QUAIL HOLLOW RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530167
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedJan 15, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceOct 8, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 8, 2013Lower is betterJan 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 15, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operators. Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Pool always life guarded.
Permit Restrictions: 1) Pump flow shall not exceed 340 gpm due to filter flow restriction. Backwash shall not exceed 352.5 gpm. Digital flow meter shall remain operable. 2) Portable depth markers must remain in place at all times the pool is open to the public between the multi purpose pool and lap pool.
Const. Date: 10/1/2002 Rope Length: 50'
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant. Observed corroded ladders in pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Observed wet pump room floor
Aug 12, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for main drain safety checks not being recorded daily.
Permit conditions- Pump flow cannot exceed 340 GPM due to filter restriction. Backwash cannot exceed 352 GPM. Digital flow meter shall remain operable. Portable depth markers must remain in place at all times pool is open to the public in-between the multipurpose and lap pools.
#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 records not being kept daily for main drain safety checks. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant. Observed corroded ladders in pool.
Mar 4, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 7, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson.
No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 19, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
Pool had drain covers replaced with new identical covers. Submit new PDSC form within 1 week to health department for review and approval or permit may be suspended.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 28, 2023 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
#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 one lifeguard on duty at time of inspection for pool that is greater than 3,000 SQFT. Observed ring buoy in poor repair. CDI- 2 lifeguards were assigned to watch over pool at all times until new ring buoys arrive on site.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone buttons non-functional. CDI- phone replaced and working as intended.
Mar 1, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for inoperable flow meter. Unable to determine rate of return flow. Reliquary flow meter and ensure return flow does not exceed 352.5 gpm.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed digital flow meter inoperable at time of visit. Unable to determine rate of flow. Repair flow meter.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Feb 3, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed flow meter reading between 355- 365 gpm. adjust so flow does not exceed 340 gpm.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's locker room at 114 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees,
Nov 10, 2021 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Recommendations:
1) Move the body hook so accessible and visible to the public at all times. Currently hidden on wall and behind equipment.
2) Provide barrier, ie. meshing, around slide to eliminate access to public under slide.
Ensure spare pump baskets are provided for filtration pump. Operator stated they were brought outside to be cleaned.
Intent to Suspend issued for test kit reagent and main drain checks, door self-latching, and depth markers on pool walls/between both pools.
Jill Cason and Nelson Morgan present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired and no main drain checks in log book. Replace expired reagents and provide daily main drain checks in log book. Intent to Suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Perimeter wall depth markers not located directly back from pool deck depth markers. Wall depth markers inside of the swimming pool are not visible above the water. Perimeter wall depth markers must be located directly back on pool wall and visible from standing inside of the swimming pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
No deck depth markers between the multi-purpose pool and lap pool. Different depths on each pool. Spoke with operator to confirm requirements for depth markers between pools. Discussed having a portable depth marker between the two with two varying depths on either side. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Double doors located near storage area and multi-purpose pool not self-latching. Repair door to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Openings on pool floor where starting platforms were removed. Provide caps for holes when not in use. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in locker rooms >120 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Some spray handles broken in handicap showers in locker rooms and one loose sink handle in women's family locker room. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Mar 18, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i)Hot water in restrooms at 135 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 Degrees.
Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Dec 1, 2020 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records, doors, trip hazards within 5' of pool. Changed to "W" status.
22) Emergency phone ringer not audible when called back, but connects. Emergency phone is fully operable. Allowed 7 days to correct emergency phone to hear call back in case of emergency. Failure to correct will warrant permit action. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
No signature due to COVID-19
Inspection with David Williamson and Brad Wright
Report to david.williamson@ymcacharlotte.org; kevin.notley@ymcacharlotte.org
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily records missing temperature of pool, but posted on wall.
.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.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Will verify on return visit.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Multiple doors onto pool deck (from locker rooms and hallways) not self latching or alarmed at time of inspection .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
**30 Day ITS item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and cones within 5' of diving blocks and pool edges. .2522(e) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around diving board, handrail, slide, or other permanent structure on a swimming pool deck.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Will verify on return visit.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor, not draining at time of inspection. Chemicals stored in pump room. Items within 3' of piping and equipement. Pool built 2002. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F in restrooms/locker rooms at time of inspection.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 22, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Nelson Morgan present during inspection.
No signature due to COVID-19 social distancing standards.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged pool plaster on pool floor at shallow end along short wall in 2 places. - Keep pool plaster in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restroom at 140 degrees F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 12, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Intent to Suspend for record keeping.
Permit will be suspended in 30 days if records of main drain checks are not maintained.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drains checks missing
.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
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not functioning. Corrected during inspection.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in womens restroom and woman's family restroom over 140 degrees F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 28, 2019 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Pool phone had static present.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in woman's restroom at 136 degrees F.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Observed locker room floors with carpet.
.2626(c) Restroom floors shall be smooth to insure cleaning and slip-resistant.
Sep 25, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
Intent to suspend issued.
Call Chris Sells with questions at 704 576 8678 or when repairs are complete
Facility has 30 days to complete repairs or the pool permit will be suspended
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors to family changing rooms not self closing self latching.
Intent to Suspend Issued.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Feb 15, 2018 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Notice of Intent to suspend
Depth markers and no diving shallow and deep end 28' apart
Intent to suspend requiring submission of infield plan review documents for changed pumps
PDSC information verified.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers and non diving on ends of pool 28' on perimeter.
Intent to Suspend
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to men's family locker not self closing self latching.
Keep all doors self closing self latching. Corrected during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone dial pad not working.
Maintain emergency phone in working order. Corrected during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's locker room over 110 degrees F.
Maintain hot water at 110 degrees F or below.
Nov 20, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information not correct.
Return proper PDSC information to the Department immediately.
Intent to suspend issued, facility will be closed if intent items are not corrected within 30 days. Call Christopher Sells with questions at 704 576 8678 with questions and revisit.
Email PDSC information to Christopher.sells@mecklenburgcountync.gov
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door to pool deck from locker rooms not self latching.
Doors entering onto the pool deck must be self closing self latching or alarmed.
**Intent to Suspend
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck on lap pool.
Flow meter must be operational.
Feb 9, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed dry wall in pump room. eliminate all storage of non pool items in pump room ASAP.
Feb 9, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed dry wall being stored in pum room. Eliminate storage of all non pool items in pump room ASAP.
Dec 5, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend fpr # 16.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily written records for maindrain safety. Record these records daily.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door to pool not self latching.
Jan 28, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some "blue square" areas on pool deck in poor comdition. Repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 130 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Oct 19, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed minor deck damage in the area between pools. Repair as needed.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 130 degrees. hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Feb 18, 2015 20 demerits · 5 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed the daily temperature check not to be logged every day. As the pools are heated the temperature check must be logged daily. All other records were correct.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on deck and on pool wall to be peeling/fading. Correct these. 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 no body hooks present. CDI Body hooks were provided. Two are always required to be present.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck damage. Repair the deck. Failure to do so may result in permit action.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed 128F hot water in the bathroom. Ensure that hot water does not exceed 110F in bathroom fixtures.
Nov 10, 2014 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #9
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on pool wall greater than 25 feet apart. Provide depth markers on pool wall at a distance no greater than 25 feet apart between markers.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 120 degrees F. Hot water should not exceed 120 Degrees F.
Feb 5, 2014 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #9.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on ppol wall greater than 25 feet apart.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed wate ron pump room floor. Repair leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in locker room at 138 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Oct 8, 2013 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #09
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed epth markers on pool wall missing/ greater than 25ft apart. Provide depth markers on pool wall no gretaer than 25ft apart.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in locker rooms at 119 degrees. Hot water should no exceed 110 degrees.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA HARRIS LAP POOL” or State ID 2060530167). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.