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METRO SCHOOL
405 S DAVIDSON ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530189
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceDec 5, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 5, 2013Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Tell Bumgarner present.
No violations noted during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 4/24/2029
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 7, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 4/24/2029
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 16, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
DRAIN COVERS WERE REPLACED 4/24/2024 EXPIRING 4/24/2029. AQUASTAR 1216
HEATER NOT ON.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 29, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION BUT MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE IN APRIL 2023. POOL WILL NOT BE ISSUED A PERMIT FOR NEXT SEASON UNTIL THE MAIN DRAINS ARE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED. POOL CANNOT OPERATE WITHOUT A PERMIT.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 8, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 6, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. POOL HAS PROPER RING BUOY AND THROW ROPE AS REQUIRED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 1, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL NOW HAS A RING BOUY AND WARNING SIGNS FOR WHEN THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD. ROPE LENGTH WAS MEASURED TO BE 36 FEET AS IS REQUIRED FOR 24 FOOT POOL WIDTH.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 23, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 1, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
pH was observed at 7.0. pH was adjusted to 7.3. -CDI
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken.
May 7, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
OBSERVED EMERGENCY PHONE AT THE 5 1/2FT. END OF THE POOL TO HAVE VERY LOW RINGER VOLUME. CALL OUT AND CALL IN FUNCTIONS BOTH WORK AND INFORMATION IS CORRECT. 2ND EMERGENCY PHONE AT THE 7FT END WORKS PROPERLY, HAS CORRECT INFORMATION AND RINGS AT NORMAL VOLUME. ENSURE SUFFICIENT RINGER VOLUME AT THE 5 1/2FT. PHONE SUCH THAT IT CAN BE EASILY HEARD WHEN IT RINGS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 30, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN THE I.T.S. ITEMS ARE CORRECTED. 704-507-6814
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed the side wall depth marker stickers to have peeled off in some places making the depth marker incomplete, for example some are missing letters in the "IN" portion of the marking. Check and correct all depth markers to make sure they are complete with full numbers and letters as required. ITS ISSUED EXPIRES 2/29/2020. FAILURE TO CORRECT THIS ITEM BY THE DEADLINE WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE OF THE POOL.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed pool to have multiple emergency phones. One of the phones is damaged and produces a loud squeal noise when trying to use the phone, rendering it impossible to use for communication. The other phone works properly and has proper addressing /phone information listed with local 911 and posted at the phone. No Permit Action taken as the 2nd phone works properly. Correct the damaged phone station and ensure it has proper addressing and phone number information posted and listed with local 911.
NO ACTION TAKEN, POOL MAY REMAIN OPEN.
Nov 22, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladders slightly rusty.
Jan 30, 2019 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #5 and #9.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no written records for January. Maintain daily written records for chlorine, pH, and maindrain checks. Maintain weekly records for total alkalinity. Intent to suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers at both ends of pool missing. Replace. Intent to suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed rust on hand rails and ladders. Eliminate rust
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter non operational at time of visit. Flow meter located on line into filter. Repair flow meter. Flow meter needs to be installed on return line.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor from heater. Repair.
Nov 28, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523 Some of the depth markers on the pool walls peeling. Provide depth markers at least 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible no more than 25 feet apart.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Deck tile at flag popping up and cracked. Decks shall be kept in good repair and free of 1/2" offsets that could create trip hazards.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter installed between the pump and the filter. Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions.
Apr 24, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck drains cracked or fallen in below deck grade. Ensure deck drains are maintained in good condition with no trip or cut hazards.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Provide spare pump basket onsite for pump.
Flow meter installed before the filter. Install flow meter after the filter per manufacture's instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Store chemicals in dedicated chemical storage room.
Oct 26, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Door to chemical storage room difficult to open or close. Recommend repairing door.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Spotty records. No recent TA checks, missing some days. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains and temperature. Check at least weekly TA.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Gutter cover bowed up. Maintain level to eliminate trip hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in chemical storage room. Fix leak.
Chimicals stored in pump room. Store all chemicals in chemical storage room.
Mar 10, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some etching on pool floor and areas on wall where patched where rebar appears to be bleeding through. Keep pool walls and floor in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door at front entrance not self-latching. Repair to self-latch. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to deck at flag pole. Keep in good repair.
Minor damage to deck drain. Keep in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter located on line into filter. Flow meter shall be installed on return line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilet seat damaged in boys restroom and shower fixture damaged. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Dec 1, 2016 12 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some minor damage to deck drains. Repair as needed.
Lane line carrier less than 5 ft to pool. Corrected and moved during the inspection.
Damage to tile at flag line. Keep decking in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter placed on line into filter and not on return line. Install on return line.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb,.chemicals stored in pump room. Store in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Spray nozzle at shower in boys locker room damaged and broken toilet seat in girls locker room. Repair.
Jun 20, 2016 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Supend issued for rebar on pool wall and acid feeder.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Incorrect pump information on submitted pdsc form. Corrected during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed rebar through wall on deep end of pool. Repair to eliminate hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
Etching on pool floor. Keep in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lane lines located within 5 ft of pool. Maintain 5 ft clearance around pool..
Damage to pool deck at flag post. Repair tiling.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Acid feeder does not turn off when pump turns off. Repair so that it detects flow and turns off. Intent to Suspend issued.
Flow meter located on line out of pump. Install on return line.
Dec 7, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck damage to tile near race flags. Keep in good repair.Lane line less than 5 ft to pool. Maintain 5 ft clearance around pool at all locations.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not installed properly . Install on return line.
Feb 20, 2015 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - General Comment: Damaged life tube. Replace.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Temp not recorded daily. Record.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to deck at 5 ft 6 in. Repair.
Lane line reel 3 1/2 ft to pool. Maintain 5 ft clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at pump. Repair.
Flow meter not on return line. Provide on return line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Damage to shower sprayer in boy's. Replace.
Oct 13, 2014 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - General comment: Phone closest to entrance with no dial tone. Other emergency phone operational.
Note: Chlorinator could not be verified.
Immediate Suspension issued for #2. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.6 ppm. Correct to at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing alkalinity records for October. Record weekly.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not installed on return line. Install.
Feb 4, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily written records. Maintain daily written records.
Dec 5, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 8 - General Comment: Chemical logs not located for Sep through Nov 2013. All others available and maintained. Keep available.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not located on return line. Install on return line.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “METRO SCHOOL” or State ID 2060530189). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.