6demerits
YMCA STRATFORD RICHARDSON
1946 WEST BV, Charlotte, NC 28208
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530201
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedJan 29, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 24, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 24, 2013Lower is betterJan 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 29, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Joseph Ramirez.
Emergency phone now has address of facility posted with dialing instructions. CDI. No permit action.
Pool remains on A status and in good standing.
Daily drain checks and chemicals for weekends (and weekdays) located on lifeguard daily chemical log. Daily chemical checks (excluding weekends) and Weekly TA located on CPO records in pump room.
Pool always life guarded. Paddock drain cover screws inspected by CPO Chris Brigman 1/20/2026. Satisfies yearly requirement. Const.
Date: 9/17/2007
Rope Length: 50'
PADDOCK DRAIN COVERS. SCREWS CHANGED 12/20/2019 - DUE 12/20/2026. No listed permit conditions
#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. Address of facility was not posed. The address was posted at emergency phone during the inspection. CDI
Oct 27, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with lifeguards on staff. All items in compliance. Pool remains on A status and in good standing.
Daily drain checks and chemicals for weekends (and weekdays) located on lifeguard daily chemical log. Daily chemical checks (excluding weekends) and Weekly TA located on CPO records in pump room.
Pool always life guarded.
Paddock drain cover screws inspected by CPO Chris Brigman 2/3/2025. Satisfies yearly requirement.
Const. Date: 9/17/2007
Rope Length: 50'
PADDOCK DRAIN
COVERS. SCREWS
CHANGED 12/20/2019.
No listed permit conditions
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 27, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with pool supervisor Morgan Dunson.
Pool always life guarded.
Paddock drain cover screws inspected by CPO Chris Brigman 2/3/2025. Satisfies yearly requirement.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 16, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with pool supervisor Morgan Dunson.
Drains verified and noted in November.
Pool always life guarded.
#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. Some wall depth markers covered by Christmas tree and lifeguard tubes. Operator moved and corrected. Items should not be obstructing view of depth markers. No permit action.
Feb 14, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Jemarion Young.
Ensure health department is provided documentation of 2024 drain cover screw check.
Replace expired chemical testing reagents. All other items in compliance.
Pool is always guarded when open.
#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 in test kit expired. Replace. No permit action.
Oct 18, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with lifeguard, Jensen Batz-Canales. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Large basketball goal and crates of balls which are not in use at edge of pool. Items must be at least 5’ from edge of pool unless in use. Relocated away from pool.
Feb 2, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Family Services Director, Natalya McCallum.
Note: records appear to be in compliance, however, some testing reagents which are not used daily are expired. Replace to ensure accurate testing results.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Hot water at family room shower and hand sinks exceed 110f - as high as 115f at shower.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Missing shower head in family room shower - not usable. Repair.
Oct 4, 2022 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records (main drain checks), doors (latch or alarm) and spare pump basket. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Inspection with Veronie Gamble and Rachel Damone
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing main drain checks (on back of lifeguard records). CPO records have checks, but not daily.
.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.
*Permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Alarms not working on locker room doors that do not latch. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool items and basketball goal 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 items and corrected.
Note: Discussed basketball goal being moved to deck. Must maintain 5' clearance per rules, unless in-use, in case of emergency.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone dialing out, but not audibly ringing back to pool.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Staff replaced phone and corrected.
*Note signage with dialing instruction, address and phone number must stay posted at emergency phone.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for new pump. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room unlocked at time of inspection.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Mar 16, 2022 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for screw checks in main drain being made available. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when documentation is available to lift ITS.
Note: Deck starting to crack by 0 entry side, offset not 1/2" at time of inspection. Advised monitoring and repairing before it worsens.
Inspection with Karen Harper
No signature due to COVID
"W" ITS status
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Saturday records did not have main drain checks (on back page of other checks).
.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.
Operator is training staff to include these checks and may update record keeping log to ensure all records are kept correctly.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Main drains require annual check per manufacturer. Last check documented was 12/16/2020. Must provide written documentation of main drain check by expiration. Was verified at last inspection, but not available at time of inspection. Failure to provide written documentation of drain cover in good repair and inspected (annually) will result in permit action.
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7.
.2539(b) All suction fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
*Permit item*
**Permit item.**
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool items 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 items and corrected.
Note: Discussed basketball goal being moved to deck. Must maintain 5' clearance per rules, unless in-use, in case of emergency.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone off hook at time of inspection. Operator stated the phone has been ringing back for unknown reason.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Placed phone back on hook and corrected. Phone must remain operable or voluntarily close pool while issue is resolved in future.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room unlocked at time of inspection.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Operator locked door and corrected.
Dec 6, 2021 36 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Emergency phone ring back must be audible or to desk monitored 24/7, if not routed to phone, staff must be able to identify emergency call location by 12/13. Main drain inspection documentation must be provided at next visit. Failure to provide these items will result in immediate suspension of permit. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance.
30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) items include: records (daily, available, TA checks, maintenance), CPO certification, offsets within 5' of pool (basketball goal), depth markers and automatic feeders shut off with pump.
Changed to "W" ITS status
Inspection with Jemarion Young
No signature due to COVID
Note: Cone over water feature bottom starting to crack and not completely secure. Keep in good repair. Not currently a hazard, but may warrant permit action in future.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing total alkalinity at time of inspection. Multiple days of records missing and not available. No CPO at time of inspection. .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.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Main drains require annual check per manufacturer. Last check documented was 12/16/2020. Must provide written documentation of main drain check by expiration. Will verify this item at return visit. Failure to provide written documentation of drain cover in good repair and inspected (annually) will result in permit action.
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7.
.2539(b) All suction fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
**Permit item.**
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth marker on wall missing "IN" for complete depth of pool at this area. .2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool.
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*30 Day ITS item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection. Keep accessible. ..2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Lifeguard untangled and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Basketball goal (not in use) within 5' of pool deck.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*30 Day ITS item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone dialing out, but not audibly ringing back to pool. Phone must ring back in case of emergency. Allowed 7 days for correction. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance. Failure to correct will result in permit action.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
**Permit item**
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Unable to verify feeder at time of inspection.
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and acid feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
*30 Day ITS item
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restroom over 110 degrees F at time of inspection. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 19, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 7. Small piece of paper on main drain at time of inspection. Main drains still clearly visible. Ensure main drains are kept free of all debris to check main drains for safety. Keep pool floor clean. Lifeguard brushed off main drains and corrected to make clearly visible.
No other violations noted at time of inspection.
No signature due to COVID-19.
Inspection with Jasmine Hammond and Mr. B
Report to saunte.burton@ymcacharlotte.org
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 18, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection with Marco Merida. Miriam Burkhart present for inspection.
Report to: marco.merida@ymcacharlotte.org
No signature due to COVID-19.
Main drain screw replacement and checks provided/posted in pump room.
Locker rooms closed due to COVID at time of inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Table moved into equipment/pump room at time of inspection. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Pool built 2007.
Jan 6, 2020 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for pool deck depth markers, "FT" every 25'.
Operator provided main drain screw check documentation.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some daily records missing check for main drains. Other records adequate.
.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. Operator added main drain check for day of inspection. Corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
"0 FT" depth marker on deck greater than 25' to next "3FT" depth marker. "10 IN" depth marker between these depth markers, no "FT".
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Entry rails at stairs loose. Keep tight and in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Volleyball pole removed, leaving greater than 1/2" offset hole and metal piece within 5' of deck.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
.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. Placed cap in hole and corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restroom over 110 degrees F at time of inspection. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 6, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
#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. Observed no address posted at emergency telephone. CDI- address posted.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed water above 120F in men's locker room.
Jan 18, 2019 16 demerits · 4 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed new throw rope at 58 ft. Adjusted to 50 feet onsite.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Corrected onsite.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed clothing being stored in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in womens room at 119. Hot water should not exceed 110 in restrooms.
Nov 26, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 22. Observed emergency phone operable. However, call was sent to relay center. Operator only had phone number. Transferred to local 911. Advised staff that a direct line of communication with local 911 is necessary. Advised return visit will take place within 10 days to verify.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed clothes being stored in pump room. Eliminate all storage of non-pool itmes in pump room.
Feb 2, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed clothes being stored/dried in the pump room. eliminate storage of non pool items in the pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 118 degrees. Hot water should nt exceed 110 degrees in locker room/restrooms.
Nov 9, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed clothing in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room. Observed bag of sodium bicarb on floor in chemical room. Keep bags of pool chemicals off of the floor
Jun 24, 2017 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Mr. Burton Saunte was present during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose ladder on the 3.6 FT side. Also a loose hand rail on the 3.8 FT side. Tighten items down
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed basket ball base 6" from the pools edge. Maintain at least 5' of clear walking space.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed one old bag of chemical stored on the floor in the chemical storage.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at 117F in the family and men's locker room. Hot water may not exceed 110F.
Dec 5, 2016 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection time ~ 30 minutes.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Residue/ scum on pool walls (gutter sides). ** Clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some wall depth markers obscured by exercise equipment bin, furniture, & towels. ** Keep markers clearly visible at all times.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Basketball base @ pool edge. ** Maintain at least 5' of clear walking space.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water at least 124F in women's locker room (checked @ lavatory & shower) & at least 120F in family locker room (checked @ lavatory). ** Maximum allowed is 110F.
Jun 30, 2016 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #2 Observed chlorine @ .2ppm. CPO had patrons clear pool & closed pool while EHS on-site; EHS had not checked chemicals yet. Lifeguard had reported to CPO that chlorine feeder line had been shut (apparently by chemical delivery person this afternoon). EHS re-checked chlorine level prior to departure. Cl @ 2.0ppm.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Two wall depth markers obscured by furniture (& crates). ** Keep markers visible at all times.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Basket ball base @ pool edge. ** Maintain 8' of clearance.
(No chain on posts @ "entrance" to narrow deck section. GC)
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone buttons not working properly. ** Phone replaced while EHS on-site.
Dec 14, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: #25 Equipment & chemical rooms have vents in doors, but no natural cross draft. Equipment room also has vent to roof. Neither appear to have forced air ventilation & CPO reports that vents in rooms are HVAC.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Scum on vertical sides of gutters (part of pool "wall").
** Clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Wall depth markers obscured by chair & hanging towels. One deck depth marker covered by mat @ lifeguard stand. ** Keep visible.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck obstructed by base of basket ball net (& poles at narrow deck area - no chain in place).
** Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
-- Hot water at least 115F in family locker rooms & at least 122F in women's locker room. (Men's locker room not checked.) ** Maximum allowed is 110F.
-- Shower head has leak @ junction with hose in one family locker room.
Mar 19, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend Issued:5)
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent Total Alkalinity checks, main drain checks, or temperature checks. Check main drains and temperature daily. Check Total Alkalinity weekly.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder and one handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restroom > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Dec 23, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #5 No total alkalinity readings recorded for the last 2 weeks. CPO reports that he was on vacation. **Conduct & record total alkalinity at least 1 time per week.
GC #11 Observed that handrail is loose (at stairs close to lifeguard stand). **Secure.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed that 2 wall depth markers are being obscured by cart with bar bells, crates, rescue tubes & jacket.
**Wall depth markers must be clearly visible.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed basketball goal at edge of pool & poles (without chain in place) at pool edge. **Keep decks clear - at least 5' from pool edge.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water 114F at lavatories in women's locker room. **Maximum allowed is 110F.
(Men's locker room occupied at time of inspection.)
Observed hair dryers pluggged into electrical outlets right besided lavatories in family locker rooms. Potential hazard. **Hair dryers removed while on-site.
Mar 18, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #5 Make sure total alkalinity readings are recorded at least 1X per week.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed basket ball hoop base at pool edge. Observed coiled hose (attached to hose bib) ~4' from pool edge. **Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water ~114.7F in family locker room, at least 113F in women's locker room & ~118.3F in men's locker room. **Maximum allowed is 110F.
Oct 24, 2013 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed basket ball hoop & PVC holder w/ exercise floatation tubes @ pool edge. **Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in family locker room (shwoer & lavatory) ~117 - 119F. Hot water @ shower in women's locker room ~122F. **Maximum of 110F allowed.
(men's locker room not inspected)
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA STRATFORD RICHARDSON” or State ID 2060530201). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.