32demerits
AVENUE
210 N CHURCH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530203
Latest result32 demerits
Last inspectedOct 5, 2026
Inspections on record28
On record sinceAug 15, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 15, 2013Lower is betterOct 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 5, 2026 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for:
.2530 - emergency phone not operable - EHS could not verify address or phone number with 911 or callback.
Replace rusted screws prior to scheduling a return visit. Once the phone is corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 or katie.rudisill@mecknc.gov to schedule a site visit to reopen the swimming pool.
Pool Closed signs posted on gates during the inspection.
Original signed inspection entered under incorrect date 3/19/2026. Deleted from CDP. PDF uploaded.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full. Ensure skimmer baskets emptied regularly to ensure filtration working per requirement. Emptied during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose. Tighten. Keep in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy tangled and 1 ft. short. Required at 31 ft. Untangled and lengthened during the site visit to 31 ft.
Rusted screws on body hook/pole. Replace screws to ensure body hook secured to pole. Repair prior to return visit for the phone.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
Lights provide footholds next to barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light burnt out in pool. Repair light for night swimming approval.
Night swimming approval due by end of 2026. Follow-up site visit will be required to renew night swimming approval. Schedule once light repaired. Will give 30 days for light repair once permit is reinstated.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not operable. Phone connecting to 911; however, speaker not operable and 911 could not be heard. 911/EHS shall be clearly audible. Address and phone number shall transfer to 911. Could not verify address or phone number. Phone shall audibly
ring or answer automatically when number is dialed. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Flow meter on chlorinator clouded with chlorine. Not operable. Flow meter shall be operable per NSF requirement.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Tablets stored in pump room. Moved during the inspection. Ensure all dry chemicals are stored in the chemical storage room.
May 6, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Be aware of the following requirements regarding the pool record keeping and water testing.
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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months.
Pool had a night swimming approval from 3/31/2023. C. Elmore will make a visit to verify and renew the night swimming approval before the end of 2026.
Pool is now in deadline status (W) and will not be issued a new operating permit on June 1st 2026 if the deadline times are not resolved prior to that date.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. PUMP REQUIRED SET AT RANGE 84 GPM FOR TURNOVER TO 120 GPM TO MEET LIMITATION OF MAIN DRAIN.
NOTE: POOL HAS HAD FLOWVIS FV-2 FLOW METER INSTALLED WITH A TOP MEASUREMENT OF 110GPM. THIS IS LESS THAT THE REQUIRED TOP END OF THE FLOW RANGE, WHICH IS 120 GPM. FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO TURN IN A NEW PDSC FORM AND HAVE IT APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO 6/1/2026 TO HAVE NEW PERMIT ISSUED.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Pool fencing does not meet the current specifications. Pool was built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Observed pool furniture to be closer to the pool that is required for safety. Items were 4-5 feet from the pool at various points around the pool. This has been repeatedly cited as a violation, for example, on 9/13/2022, 4/14/2023, 9/21/2023, 4/30/2024, and 8/26/2025. This condition must be permanently corrected. Arrange or remove the deck furniture to proved at least 6 feet of clear space around the pool measured from the water edge. Intent to Suspend Issued. Deadline is 6/5/2026.
Aug 26, 2025 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Grab rope on ring buoy beginning to degrade. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy within 30 days. Will verify on return visit for ITS.
22 - Repeat Non-Compliance - Phone number faded off of signage. Provide permanent phone number at pool phone, not written in by sharpie marker, within 30 days. Ie. Use label maker so does not fade.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2522/.2537 - back gate shall be accessible. Pool furniture within 6 ft. of pool and blocking egress.
.2535 - maintain daily record keeping - provide CPO documentation for weekends.
Jamie Howell present during the inspection.
Note: Pool signage indicates no animals. If ever replaced, shall read no pets.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 8.0. Corrected during the inspection to 7.6.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Last three days CPO not present at the property. No records maintained. CPO shall visit property at least daily. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. CPO is required on all days the pool is open to the public. If not present, the pool shall close. Spoke with CPO - no CPO on weekends present after questioned. Provide "plan" for CPO on weekends. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers full of debris. Emptied during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010. Lights provide footholds next to barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Back gate blocked by pool furniture. Move pool furniture so that gate is accessible. Intent to Suspend issued.
Pool furniture <6 ft. to pool especially at steps and around entire pool area. Areas with enough space for emergency response. No permit action taken at this time. Move furniture to ensure 6 ft. clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Operator repaired during the inspection. Flow required at 84 gpm to 120 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the drain covers. Flow meter installed does not meet mfg. specifications. Will require a 5% accurate flow meter prior to 2026 season due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash pit not capable of holding water flow with backwash. Overflowing. Backwash pit shall be capable of handling flow.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One soap dispenser in men's not operable. Repair soap dispenser.
Apr 30, 2025 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Alan Gardner present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2530 - repair warning signage so 4" lettering
.2524/.2537 - repair light at walkway from private unit
Note: Reagents for test kit start expiring in May. Recommend replacing.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010. Lights provide footholds next to barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Private unit with gate not self-closing, self-latching. Corrected during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 4 ft. of pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance. Repeat non-compliance.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage with some damage to the lettering. Lettering shall be full 4" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light not operable at lighting from private unit to pool. Repair light for night swimming approval. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone signage not affixed. Corrected during the inspection. Address and phone number faded off of signage. Corrected during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading at 80 gpm. Did not meet permit restriction of 84 gpm to 120 gpm. Pool backwashed and flow increased to 85 gpm.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Right sink in women's restroom leaking. Keep fixtures in good repair.
Sep 19, 2024 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Alan Gardner present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some leaves/debris on pool floor. Operator cleaned pool during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End cap missing off of ladder. Replaced during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010. Lights provide footholds next to barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pooling water across from shower area. Some build-up but does not appear slick. In walkway to pool. Monitor and clean as needed.
Pool furniture within 4 ft. of pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance. Repeat non-compliance. One chair blocking entry walkway. Moved during the inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address sign blocked by phone emergency sign. Corrected during the inspection. Phone number faded off of pool phone. Corrected during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not reading permit restriction at 84 to 120 gpm. Backwashed during the inspection. Reading 93 gpm at final.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Tablets kept in pump room. Store all chemicals in chemical storage room.
Mar 4, 2024 40 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - DPD-2 reagent.
.2524/2537 - Provide night lighting photographs for night swimming approval.
Photograph documentation ok for lifting intent to suspend.
Noted sphinx located outside of patio within pool enclosure. Could not verify as glass. No glass permitted on pool deck. Heater broken at time of inspection.
Note: Operator backwashed during inspection. Pit is not capable of handling flow from backwash.
Alan Gardner present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No DPD-2 reagent. Provide reagent. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor with debris. Keep clean. Main drains with debris. Cleared during the inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with large quantity of debris. Emptied during the inspection. Keep free of debris.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum line missing cap. Replaced during the inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
New ring buoy purchased but not on pool deck. Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replaced during the inspection. Measured rope at 31 ft. during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010. Lights provide footholds next to barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool is approved for night swimming. Provide documentation of sufficient lighting. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address sign blocked by emergency telephone sign. Corrected during the inspection. Phone number faded on phone. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to broken heater. Keep floor dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Sink faucet handles leaking in women's restroom. Toilet seat loose in women's restroom.
Sep 21, 2023 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 22- Ring buoy grab rope with some deterioration. Requires replacement prior to 2024.
Alan Gardner present during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 8.0. Corrected to 7.6 during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents low or expired. Replace test kit with new reagents where needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number faded off of pool phone. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 14, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: In-Field Plan Review field verification during inspection. New drain covers, plaster, pump, filter, flow meter and chlorinator.
Verified the following:
Pump set at 90 gpm. Permit Restriction - Pump must be set at 84 gpm to 120 gpm to meet turnover and restriction of drain covers.
Pentair WhisperfloVST, 011533 pump
Blue White flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.
(2) Paramount SDX2 drain covers installed.
EQ lines plugged in skimmer/plastered on wall.
(2) Pentair TR140C filters
(10) returns on pool wall.
(3) skimmers
Once phone is corrected, contact Katie to re-open the pool. Intent to Suspend items must be corrected prior to May 1 to receive operating permit on May 1.
Pool re-approved with pictures for night swimming through 2026.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Private barrier gate sticking on grass. Corrected to self-close, self-latch during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
Some damage to deck drain. Outside of required deck space. Located in area near walkway to private patio.
Note: Pool coping replaced and decking repaired to eliminate offsets and trip hazards.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not operational. Phone number faded off phone. Could not verify phone number and address with 911. Phone shall connect to 911 and be capable of callback. Immediate Suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket. Intent to Suspend item.
Flow meter installed is new. Not capable of 1.5xdesign flow of pump. Flow meter shall be capable of reading up to at least 156 gpm. Intent to Suspend item.
Sep 13, 2022 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 9 - One no diving marker beginning to peel. Monitor and repair/replace as needed.
Alan Gardener present during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders with >6" from pool wall to ladder rung. Maintain between 3" and 6" between pool wall and ladder rung.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Repeat item. Remove some pool furniture to ensure 6 ft. clearance around pool. Furniture moved during the inspection.
Damage to coping at angle of pool steps. Repair coping on deck. Angle not accessible to public due to handrail and not required repaired. Monitor and repair if worsens.
Offset between coping and deck at step entry >1/2" and also in multiple locations around pool. Will require repair prior to 2023 operating season (May 1). Coping shall be flush with the deck. Offsets shall not exceed 1/2".
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number faded off of pool phone. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in chemical storage room. Appears to be from acid. Floor shall remain dry so as not to react with other chemicals.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Some soiling of toilet in men's restroom. Keep fixtures clean.
Apr 6, 2022 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy rope starting to degrade. 31 ft. required. Replace by May 1 operating permit or return visit.
Note: Two lights dim in the women's restroom stalls. Replace lighting.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, CPO, pool reagents, gate self-closing, self-latching, deck repair to coping, deck clearance, and night lighting documentation.
Once items above are corrected, contact Katie to schedule a return visit. Operating permit will not be issued on May 1 until all items are corrected.
Tommy Howell present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No logs maintained for April. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. Intent to Suspend issued.
Test kit reagents expired. Replace expired reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
No CPO onsite. CPO out for unforeseeable time. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some staining on top step into pool. Pool plaster on top step does not meet >50% light reflectance. If pool replastered, ensure plaster color reflects >50% of light.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some rust on ladder in pool. Keep equipment in good repair.
Ladder rung >6" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" between pool wall and ladder rung.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate at back side entry not self-closing, self-latching. Repair gate to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Repeat item. Remove some pool furniture to ensure 6 ft. clearance around pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
Damage to coping on pool deck and at angle of pool steps. Repair coping on deck. Intent to Suspend issued. Angle not accessible to public due to ladder and not required repaired. Monitor and repair if worsens.
Offset between coping and deck at step entry >1/2". Will require repair prior to 2023 operating season. Coping shall be flush with the deck.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool previously approved for night swimming. Lights could not be verified due to timer. Provide documentation showing sufficient lighting on pool deck and inside pool after dusk. Permit will not be issued for night swimming until documentation is provided. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number faded off of pool signage. Corrected during the inspection.
Phone breaking in and out when connecting to 911; however, 911 is clearly audible. Monitor and address if worsens. 911 must be clearly audible.
Aug 31, 2021 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy with mildew. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved within 30 days. Will verify on return visit for Intent to Suspends.
Intent to Suspend issued for deck depth marker.
Jamie Howell present during the inspection.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Damage to ft. at 3 ft. on deck. Replace damaged depth marker. Intent to Suspend issued.
No Diving marker on pool deck with "no" covered in concrete. Replace No Diving marker. International no diving installed. Maintain 25 ft. between no diving markers. Corrected during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End cap missing on ladder. Provide end cap.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One return fitting missing from wall. Replace return fitting.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Multiple locations where decking is cracked. Continue to monitor and repair if worsens. No offsets >1/2".
Pool furniture within 3 to 4 ft. of pool. Some furniture moved during inspection. Prior to 2022 operating season, chairs must be limited to ensure clear walking space around pool. 6 ft. clearance required.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of bicarb on floor in chemical storage room. Moved during the inspection. Maintain pool chemicals up off the floor.
Apr 20, 2021 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - New Aquastar A8Rxxx equalizer line covers installed that extend >2" from the pool wall. APSP federal standards require no protrusion >2" from pool wall. Covers shall be replaced/repaired to meet rule requirement. If changed, a new PDSC form shall be submitted for approval. Challenger 2 hp pump with max flow of 139 gpm. Wall covers shall be capable of handling at least 70 gpm. Pool already closed to the public. Permit will not be issued until repaired.
Intent to Suspend issued for 1/2" offset for equalizer line cover, gate self-closing, self-latching and double gate secured in place, and lighting documentation.
Pool not approved for salt as primary chlorination.
Alan Gardner present for the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired in test kit. Replace reagents as needed.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
>1/2" between wall and equalizer line covers on the wall. Eliminate offsets and protrusions >1/2". Intent to Suspend issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum cap not in place at start of inspection. Replaced during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate off of private patio not self-closing, self-latching. Intent to Suspend issued.
Double gate not locked in place due to maintenance. Provide lock to ensure self-closing, self-latching. Intent to Suspend issued.
One picket at private patio bent to >4".
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Swing stage on deck due to repair work being done. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the swimming pool.
Damage to pool deck nearest skimmer by gate entry. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Perimeter lights not verified at time of inspection. On photocell. Provide photograph documentation to show operable for night swimming approval. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room left unlocked. Ensure locked when not in use.
Aug 28, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit to pool per request from operator Alan Gardner. Cyanuric acid lowered to 90 ppm. Cyanuric recorded weekly. Intent to Suspend lifted. Alan Gardner present during site visit.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 6, 2020 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping and CYA too high. Lower to 100 ppm or below.
Alan Gardner present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Corrected to 7 .2 during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Cyanuric acid above 100 ppm. Lower to below 100 ppm. 100 ppm max. Intent to Suspends issued.
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace expired reagent.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders with >6" from pool wall to ladder rung. Maintain between 3" and 6" between pool wall and ladder rung.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck damage at step entry and perimeter pool deck. Damage does not present a trip hazard or direct hazard to the public currently. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft clearance around pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number not clearly posted at emergency phone. Re-written during inspection. Keep clearly visible.
Mar 18, 2020 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - EQ line covers appear to be 8HPxxx and not 6HPxxx as listed on submitted paperwork. Will verify with pool operator. New PDSC form may be required. If required, provide within 5 business days or permit will be suspended.
22 - General Comment - Signage with lettering no longer contrasting. Provide new address sign with contrasting lettering within 30 days.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping logs, reagents and back gate.
Note: Recommend replacing rope within next couple months on ring buoy. Some degradation due to weathering but still intact.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Months not marked on record keeping logs.
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some reagents expired. Replace reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rung 6 1/2" from pool wall. No end caps on ladder rungs. Maintain 3" to 6" from pool ladder rung to wall. Replace end caps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Back gate entry from private residence getting stuck on grass and not self-closing, self-latching. Gate shall remain self-closing, self-latching. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture <6 ft. from pool edge and blocking walkway in some areas. Furniture moved during inspection.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Corrected during inspection.
Jul 31, 2019 24 demerits · 6 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records maintained. Record chlorine, pH and main drain checks daily. Cyanuric acid and alkalinity weekly.
.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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rung 6 1/2" from wall to rung.
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum line without fitting. Corrected during inspection.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and body hook not accessible on pool deck. Rope un-tangled and body hook moved to hooks so easily accessible.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier wall less than 45" from top of fencing/gates. Maintain 45" between horizontals. Provides a foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Back gate entry from private residence was locked shut. Verified during inspection to self-close, self-latch. Gate shall remain self-closing, self-latching.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture <6 ft. to pool edge. Provide clear walking space on deck. Walking space still available and not blocked in any location.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Minor deck damage at step entry. Continue to monitor. If offset is >1/2", must repair.
.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.
Apr 11, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 2019 Swimming pool operation permit issued today as 4 point demerit item was fixed during inspection and gate/fencing is pre-2010. Pool permitted for night swimming based on visit by EHS A. Denicola that states "EHS observed lighting in pool to see main drains and pool floor. Also, observed enough deck lighting for night swimming. Pool is approved for night swimming". Visit was conducted at 6:15am.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. Surrounding wall provides footholds for gates. Eliminate footholds. Pool built prior to 2010. REPEAT VIOLATION
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed 3 feet of walking space around pool deck due to lounge chairs. Furniture rearranged during inspection to meet compliance. REPEAT VIOLATION
Sep 26, 2018 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for emergency phone and for ring buoy. Provide additional signage for phone location that clearly indicates location of emergency phone. Given 30 days.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with debris. Keep free of debris so that circulation runs properly. Corrected during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
6 1/2" between wall and ladder rung. Maintain 3" to 6" between wall and ladder rung.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Labeling peeling off on USCG approved ring buoy. Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 31 ft rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Double door gate with one gate not locked in place. Door required locked in place to self-close, self-latch. Corrected during inspection.
Surround wall provides footholds for gates. Eliminate footholds. Pool built prior to 2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 6 ft. of swimming pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not operable. No dial tone. Repair phone so that 911 can be contacted. Will verify address and phone number on return visit. Immediate Suspension issued.
Apr 25, 2018 22 demerits · 6 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Acid not recorded at all this month. Ensure acid is recorded weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
(.2518, .2537) - Observed debris build up in skimmers. CDI- CPO removed debris by the end of the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
(.2517, .2521) - Observed some rust on fixtures on ladder. Keep in good repair. All fixtures in pool shall be stainless steel.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
(.2530, .2537) - Observed throw rope at 32 ft. CDI- CPO provided a rope at 31 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
(.2528, .2537)- Fencing measures 36.5" from ground to top of fence outside main entrance to pool. Maintain fence height at least 48" at all footholds. Pool built prior to 2010.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
(.2533, .2534, .2537) - Observed pool chemicals and pool salt stored on the floor of the chemical room.
NOTE: CPO Alan Gardner was present during the inspection.
Meck county permit number: 18-600039
Nov 2, 2017 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Sticker starting to wear on ring buoy. Once sticker is clearly not visible, USCG approval is void and buoy shall be replaced.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired. Replace expired reagents.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some build-up in skimmers. Corrected during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some rust on fixtures on ladder. Keep in good repair. All fixtures in pool shall be stainless steele.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fencing measures 36.5" from ground to top of fence outside main entrance to pool. Maintain fence height at least 48" at all footholds. Pool built prior to 2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some cracking and damage to deck. No offsets greater than >1/2". Offsets >1/2" require repair. Some staining and build-up on deck at drain areas. Keep in good repair. Some deck furniture less than 6 ft to pool. Maintain at least 6 ft clearance around swimming pool at all locations.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable. Immediate Suspension of permit. Once corrected, please contact Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return inspection. Site visit must be made before the pool can re-open.
Jun 6, 2017 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for No Diving markers.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with debris. Corrected during inspection (CDI).
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No Diving markers faded. Replace every 25 ft. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some degradation of step handrail. Keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Footholds at light fixtures and wall around pool. 3" under gates. Pool built prior to 2010. Eliminate footholds and maintain 2" or less. One gate swings into pool. Gate permanently locked.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck damage worsening and some build-up. Keep in good repair.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone # faded. CDI.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals in pump room. Store in chemical storage. CDI.
Oct 27, 2016 32 demerits · 8 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine pucks in skimmer baskets. Removed during inspection. Must verify that chlorinator is operating properly. Immediate Suspension issued for imminent hazard. Verify chlorine in the am and call for a return visit if chlorination is at least 1.0 ppm without directly adding chlorine.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained daily. Temperature not recorded dailiy. Pool operator must visit the property on a daily basis. Record chlorine, main drain checks, pH and temp daily.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Degrading of metal on handrail and ladders due to salt system. Keep in good repair.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum line missing cap. Provide cap.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
3" under fence at gates and foothold at wall to fence/gate, <45" measured from ledge to top of fence. Pool built prior to 2010. Maintain 2" or less under fence and no footholds.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some cracking on pool deck. Keep in good repair.
Some pool furniture 3 ft to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft clearance around pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency pool phone number not posted. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of bicarb on chemical storage room floor. Corrected during inspection.
Some chemicals stored in pump room. Store in chemical storage room.
May 31, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 5 -GC - Acid at 90 ppm. Max level is 100 ppm.
15 - GC - Ring buoy wearing. Replace with 31 ft rope within 30 days.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
>2" under fence at gates. Built prior to 2010.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some oxidation on ladder and step handrail. Repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to deck. Repair.
Damage to coping at steps. Trip hazard due to gap. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
Oct 13, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - Phone breaking up so 911 not clearly audible. Repair by 10/20/15 so clearly audible.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmers with debris. Keep clean. Corrected during inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
No plug in vacuum. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to coping on deck. Keep in good repair.
Apr 29, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check not recorded daily. Record daily.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder handrails 7" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" between ladder handrail and wall.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck. furniture <5 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance around pool.
Oct 9, 2014 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for #16
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One side of gate with metal rod not secure so gate not self-closing, self-latching. Pool accessible when not secured. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pressure gauge with small leak. Repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored on floor in chemical storage room. Keep up off floor.
Floor drain in pump room clogged. Keep free.
Apr 23, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing some main drain checks on record. **Check main drains everyday the pool is open & record.
Aug 15, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum cap not in place. Corrected during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AVENUE” or State ID 2060530203). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.