26demerits
HILTON GARDEN INN AYRSLEY
1920 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530209
Latest result26 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 23, 2026
Inspections on record23
On record sinceOct 7, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 7, 2013Lower is betterFeb 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 23, 2026 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Requires 5% flow meter for 2026 permit. Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at least 60 GPM for flow restriction of filter. Flow may not exceed 92 GPM due to suction hazard. Replace flow meter and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for verification or permit will not be renewed/valid after expiration on May 31, 2026.
Issued Intent to Suspend (ITS) for missing weir, records and inlet fitting. Contact Marie Daley when in compliance to lift ITS. Change to “W” ITS status.
Inspection with Ron Pauling
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool water 93.0 F at time of inspection.
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Operator using infrared thermometer. Recommended using thermometer that is used in water for accuracy. Operator added cold water and turned heater off. Corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records have out of range pH for multiple days with no maintenance correction or closure. Missing weekly alkalinty. Temperature not accurate on records.
.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 checked alkalinty and corrected.
*permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One out of 2 weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and plants within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Plant covering part of pool signage.
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed.
Operator moved planter for visibility and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Inlet fitting missing return piece.
.2518(i) Arrange inlets to produce uniform circulation. Replace.
*permit item
Nov 5, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter inoperable. Corrected onsite. Keep flow meter operational.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 110 degrees. Hot water in restroom should not exceed 110 degrees.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 15, 2025 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality and main drain missing screw. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 or mainline at 980-314-1620 when items are in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by health department.
Permit items to check on return visit include records (accurate), doors onto pool deck, underwater light not working and flow meter.
“E” Immediate Suspension status
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.0 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*Immediate suspension item
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records have out of range pH for multiple days with no maintenance correction or closure. Main drains are missing a screw and main drain being checked. Ensure records are accurate..
.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
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
One main drain missing a screw on the left. .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7.
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached.
Checked that drain is secure. Immediate suspension item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level to surface of pool.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. Operator lowered and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from front entry and door to patio not latching or alarmed. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Underwater light out at time of inspection. Pool operates at night..2524(d) Provide sufficient underwater lighting.
*permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working at time of inspection. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed standing water on pump room floor. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Light not working in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Inadequate ventilation in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Pool built 2008.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms over 110 F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Sep 23, 2024 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Ron Pauling.
Emergency phone calls back to front desk. Ensure front desk is staffed whenever the pool is open.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) to schedule re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.4 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent cyanuric acid 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. - Intent to suspend item.
Test kit expired. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One out of 2 weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
One ring bouy damaged. Outer rope snapped. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. - Corrected. Operator removed damaged ring bouy, second bouy in good shape.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door to patio not self-closing. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Some pool piping is PVC-DWV piping. .2518(d) Plastic pipe shall be a minimum of schedule 40 PVC. - Will follow up with facility.
Flow meter stuck. Pool has a permit condition that flow meter must be operational at 60 GPM or less. .2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions and keep operational such that it reads within +/- 10% accuracy. - Immediate suspension item.
Tab on vacuum cap lid allowing it to be opened without the use of a tool. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap designed to be opened with a tool for pools built after May 1, 2010. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed standing water on pump room floor. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Light not working in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Inadequate ventilation in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms over 132.6 F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 18, 2024 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 30 day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for decks. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
W status
Flow must stay at 60 gpm
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.0 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator added chemicals and corrected to 7.2.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One out of 2 weirs missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tiling by side of pool and by entry railing offset greater than 1/2”. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good 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.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed standing water on pump room floor. Some items within 3’ of equipment. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms over 110 F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 17, 2023 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality. Chlorine puck observed in skimmer. Imminent hazard. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must stay closed, with signage posted until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
Other permit items to verify at return visit include: records and door onto pool deck
Updated CPO to Amanda Kichon
Inspection with Catie Johnson
“E” Immediate Suspension
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine level of 0.5 ppm at time of inspection. .2535(5) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ITEM.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being kept 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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
*permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmers at time of visit. One weir stuck.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator emptied and adjusted weir. Corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Operator untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door into pool stays open when opened all the way. .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
Chairs within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Placed on immediate hold from front desk when emergency phone called back.
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone.
Manager educating staff on answering and monitoring emergency calls. Corrected through education.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed standing water on pump room floor. Some items within 3’ of equipment. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms over 110 F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 21, 2023 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit for 2022/2023 season.
Contrasting color bands have been corrected, spare pump basket provided. Doors self-closing and alarm installed at gym door. No propping doors open.
PERMIT RESTRICTION - FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE AT 60 GPM DUE TO FLOW RESTRICTION OF THE EQUALIZER LINE AND FILTER.
Jandy VSFHP270DV2A, 2.7 THP pump
Blue White flow meter installed on 3” pipe with 18” inlet and 32” outlet
Flow meter at 60 gpm.
All pipes (md, sk, return) 3”
(2) Aquastar 9MFxxx 2008 drain covers
(2) Aquastar 6HPHAxxx 2008 EQ line covers
(1) TR100 filter
(5) returns
(2) skimmers
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing main drain checks for multiple days.
.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 checked, recorded and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed standing water on pump room floor from spa. .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
Hot water in restrooms over 110 F. No toilet paper in women’s restroom. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Jan 7, 2021 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ITEMS:
- Disinfectant residual- bromine level must be min. 2ppm
ITEMS THAT MAY WARRANT AN INTENT TO SUSPEND PERMIT:
- Weirs must be present at all skimmers
- Cover/plug for vacuum port
**Please ensure pool records are accurately kept, with pH, bromine, temperature, and main drain daily. Total akylinity checked weekly.
Stacie Rhea present at time of inspection.
Please contact EHS when ready to have suspension lifted, (704)-371-1589.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(5) Maintain bromine at least 2.0 ppm. Observed bromine level of 0.0ppm at time of inspection. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION ITEM.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH level of 8.4 at time of inspection. CDI: CPO corrected pH level. Pool now reads 7.7.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed walls at water line stained with gray film.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed weir on deep end of pool not attached securely. MAY WARRANT INTENT TO SUSPEND.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed cover for vacuum port with no cover and beginning to separate from wall. MAY WARRANT INTENT TO SUSPEND.
#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 standing water on pump room floor.
#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 hot water in men's restroom at 129F and women's restroom at 114F.
Oct 20, 2020 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension for emergency phone. "E" Immediate Suspension status
30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) items: records, weirs, 5' clearnace and flow meter.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
No signature due to COVID-19.
Inspection with Marisse Kennedy
Report to Marisse Kennedy
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing for day of inspection. Pool had been closed previously.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*permit item. Will verify on return visit.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing at time of inspection. Operator provided additional weir, but needs to install.
*permit item. Will verify on return visit.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*permit item. Will verify on return visit.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
At time of visit, emergency phone did not have address at local 911 and wrong telephone number.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. .2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone.
**Immediate suspension item. Pool must REMAIN CLOSED until corrected. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working at time of inspection.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item. Will verify on return visit.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water on pump room floor from hose running at time of inspection.
.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
Hot water 126 degrees F in restroom at time of inspection. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 13, 2020 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records, weirs, inlet fittings. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
Changed to "W" Status.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.0 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.4.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing daily recordings in multiple months. CA noted 100 (calcium, not cyanuric acid).
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .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 return to verify daily records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing at skimmer under handicap chair. Only 2 skimmers in pool.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when replaced and corrected to lift ITS.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Inlet fitting missing by handicap chair. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when replaced and corrected to lift ITS.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs stored within 5' of pool and handrails. .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. Operator moved and corrected.
Oct 3, 2019 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension for water quality.
CPO updated to Scott Hegler
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH over 8.0 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator addered acid. pH still 8.0.
Issued Immediate suspension. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift suspension. Pool must remain closed until suspension is lifted by EHS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily records missing for a few days before day of inspection. September records kept 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. Operator checked and recorded. Corrected.
Will verify on return visit.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet eyeball fitting missing. All other fittings in place.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Severity did not warrant permit action.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope too long at time of inspection (over 50').
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Operator cut and corrected both buoy ropes to 21'
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and tables within 5' of pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved. Corrected.
Jan 29, 2019 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension for water quality. ITS flow meter, pump and records (after Immediate suspension is lifted, will check for compliance)
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.0 at time of the inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. *Immediate Suspension item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when correctd to lift suspension. Pool may not re open until suspension lifted by EHS*
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no main drain checks on records. Some days missing on records and records not matching water quality at time of inspection. Operator added drain column to records.
.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.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump leaking by filter.
.2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair.
Flow meter not working.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend items
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Handsink water in mens restroom above 110 F .2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 6, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: ITS flow meter. COnt5act Marie Daley ato 704-507-6806 when corrected.
#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. Chairs and table moved. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
**30 day ITS item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 19, 2018 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pool permit not posted. Keep posted in visible location.
If pool is closed, "Pool Closed" sign must be posted.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
pH 8.0 at time of inspection. Maintain pH 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.3.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Inconsistent/missing records with no corrective actions/maintenance for water quality out of range. Maintain daily records of pH, bromine (disinfectant residual), main drain checks, temperature and activities pertaining to pool maintenance and weekly TA and CA.
Operator is going to train staff on record keeping and water quality testing. Contact Marie Daley at marie.daley@mecklenburgcountync.gov or 704-507-6806 with any questions and when issue is resolved.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from hallway into gym area (then into pool area) not self-closing, self-latching at time of inspection. Ensure doors self-close, self-latch or have audible alrm. Operator adjusted door on left to remain closed so right door would work properly to self-close, self-latch. Also, main door propped open at time of inspection. Keep closed. Operator closed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and tables within 5' of pool. Maintain 5' deck clearance. Operator moved. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep functional flow meter.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Hot water reaching 117 degrees F in restroom. Maintain hot water at 110 degrees F and below.
Nov 21, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.2 at time of inspection. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.4.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since 11/5. Maintain daily records of pH, bromine (disinfectant residual), main drain checks, temperature and activities pertaining to pool maintenance and weekly TA and CA.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and tables within 5' of pool. Maintain 5' deck clearance. Operator moved. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 117 degrees F. Maintain hot water 110 degrees F and below.
Jun 26, 2017 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for items 5 and 8. You have 30 days to fix issues or permit will be suspended.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drains are not being checked daily. TA and CA are not being checked. Check main drains daily and TA and CA 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
Both weirs are missing. Intent to suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter is not functioning properly. Fix or replace flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at pump for spa. No cross ventilation.
Dec 6, 2016 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for #5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain check entries at all in pool record. No chlorine, pH or water temperature entries in pool record since 11/29/16. ** Maintain complete pool records. See .2535 (11)
Intent to Suspend.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed Aquastar 6HP covers on equalizer lines (2). 6/28/16 approved PDSC form equalizer information is no longer correct. ** Hotel manager (D. Mosely) completed new PDSC form & faxed the form to the MCHD while EHS on-site.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed scum on pool wall tiles. ** Clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Table & chairs as close as 2'-3' from pool edge.
** Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter float stuck. ** Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-- No natural cross draft or forced air ventilation in equipment or chemical room.
-- No light in chemical room.
-- Equipment room floor wet under spa circulation piping.
** Identify water source point & resolve.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Hot water at least 135F at lavatories in restrooms.
** Maximum allowed is 110F.
Jun 21, 2016 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: CPO to fax new PDSC form 6/22/16.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No pool log entries since 6/16/16. No total alkalinity readings for this month. ** Maintain complete pool records for every day the pool is open. Check & record total alkalinity at least 1 time per week. Log entries made today 6/21/16.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed scum on pool wall tiles. ** Clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Table & chairs <5' from pool edge (table 2.5' from edge). ** Maintain 5'.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter float stuck. ** Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room floor wet due to leak @ spa circulation pump. ** Resolve.
No natural cross draft or forced air ventilation in equipment or chemical room. No light in chemical room. Liquid chlorine stored in equipment room. ** See .2533 & .2534.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Hot water at least 124.7F in restrooms. Maximum is 110F.
Dec 2, 2015 40 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.3)Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) when issues corrected for reinspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No chlorine in the pool. Maintain at least 1ppm free chlorine in the pool. Corrected to 8ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records observed after June 2015. Check daily Cl, pH, Main drains and temperature. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. Install functional weirs.One skimmer shut off by movable tab. Maintain functional skimmers. Corrected.Basket full, keep clean.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope 18 feet. Corrected to 21 feet by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One of the doors to outside patio not self-latching. Make doors self-closing and self-latching. If door to remain as is so that guests can get back inside during operating hours, make gates on patio self-closing and self-latching with a latch height of at least 54". - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Table and chairs too close to pool. Maintain at least 5 feet clear walkway around the pool. Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
May 28, 2015 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: #15 Throw rope on ring buoy shortened to ~18' by the way it is tied (21' required). ** CDI
#25 Equipment and chemical room do not have natural cross draft ventilation. ** Determine if a forced air vent fan is present to exhaust air to exterior of building.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool water temperature being recorded every 5-6 days. ** Record daily.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Garbage (plastic cups, etc.) below skimmer baskets.
** Corrected during inspection. (CDI)
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Large tile not secured to pool deck near ladder. ** Correct.
Chair ~2.5" and table ~3.5' from pool edge. ** Maintain 5' of clear walking space.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone automatically dials 911 when handset is lifted. Incorrect dialing instructions posted at phone.
** CDI
Leak in piping @ pool water heater. ** Per CPO, already has parts to fix.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter float stuck. ** Correct.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical room does not have a light. ** Room should have a light fixture.
Chlorine & muriatic acid drums stored in equipment room. ** Chemical room too small to accomodate.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water 135.2F at lavatories in restrooms. ** Turn water temperature down. Maximum allowed is 110F.
Nov 26, 2014 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: #15 Observed 2nd buoy with unattached 16' throw rope. **2nd buoy not required; however, if it is on pool deck, the throw rope must be 21' & attached/ tied to ring buoy. The 2nd ring bouy was removed from pool deck while EHS on-site.
GC #25 Equipment room floor is wet @ spa circulation system. **Find source of leak & resolve to keep equipment room dry.
Observed that chemical room/ closet does not have a light. **Room should have light fixture.
Immediate suspension issued for #3.
Pool cannot re-open until written approval is obtained from the Meck. Co. Health Dept.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH @ 6.8. **Maintain pH 7.2. to 7.8
Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No written records of water quality availabe to review. **Maintain pool records at pool for daily & weekly entries and for review. EHS gave MCHD pool record form for immediate use.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed that both weirs are missing. **install.
Observed disposable cups & clumps of hair in skimmer baskets. **clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed broken & raised deck tiles at ladder. Observed broken tile (deck) near ladder. **replace/ resolve.
Observed table & chair ~2'-3' from pool edge. **Maintain at least 5' of clear walking space.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed that flow meter float is stuck. **resolve.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water 136.9F @ lavatories in restroom off pool/ spa deck. **Lower hot water temperature - Maximum temperatue allowed is 110F.
Jan 28, 2014 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Post permit visible on pool deck.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Corrected to 7.2.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one weir missing from skimmer. Replace.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored in pump room and bicarb on floor. Provide separate storage and keep chemicals up off floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed water >120 F in restrooms. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Oct 7, 2013 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Adjusted to 7.2 onsite.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one missing weir. Replaced onsite.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chair within 5ft of pools edge. Maintain 5ft of deck clearance at all points.
#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 restrooms at 130 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HILTON GARDEN INN AYRSLEY” or State ID 2060530209). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.