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SOUTHMINSTER
8919 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530210
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedJan 14, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 8, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 8, 2013Lower is betterJan 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 14, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPOs. All items in compliance. Provide documentation for yearly drain cover inspection by next inspection. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
Const. Date: 1/21/2009
Rope Length: 35'0
IMPELLER VERIFICATION
PROVIDED BY TRIDENT
POOL GROUP - EQK500
WITH 7.5 HOUSING -
2022. Paddock drain
covers - Installed
12/26/2008. Provide yearly
documentation for
recertification of drains.
Screws changed 2/12/2025
- due 2/12/2032.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 12, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gay Gasper and Billy Robinson present. Inspection completed by Ariel Humphrey with assistance from Eli Freese.
Intent to suspend permit issued for inadequate record keeping. Observed records being maintained only 3 days per week. Ensure records are maintained daily.
Note- observed body hook wingnut on inside of shepherds hook. Recommend placing wingnut on exterior to prevent injury.
Observed 1 missing ladder end cap. Replace.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Observed pool log with recordings only 3 days per week. Ensure logs are filled out daily. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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 large leak in pool pump causing water to pool on floor.
Feb 11, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Dwight and Alan. After corrections, pool remains in good standing and on A status.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance.
.2539(d) All drain covers shall be kept in good condition. Missing, broken, or cracked fittings shall be replaced or reattached before the pool should be used.
Paddock drain cover screws are expired and had to have been replaced by Feb 1. EHS observed screws not changed. Operator changed screws and provided health department with documentation. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Observed pool chemicals not stored in designated chemical storage room - instead stored in storage room hallway off of pool deck which is not ventilated.
Nov 26, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Troy and EHS Quinn. Observed water on floor of feeder room. Pool remains on A status and in good standing. Brian Yarmon spoke with Katie and re sending letter from Trident verifying pool drains for 2024. Drain cover screws must be replaced by February of 2025.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Observed pool chemicals not stored in designated chemical storage room - instead stored in storage room hallway off of pool deck which is not ventilated.
Jan 11, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Troy Johnson. Observed water on floor in pump room. Water is a result of a weak seal on jet pump. Work order is in to be corrected. Emergency telephone operable but staticky and quiet. Operator could still hear EHS. EHS recommends repairing or replacing emergency phone for call clarity.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Observed pool chemicals not stored in designated chemical storage room - instead stored in “storage room” off of pool deck which is not ventilated.
Oct 4, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Troy. 30 day intent to suspend the permit issued for door not self closing and latching. Once door is repaired call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 for a re-visit. If not corrected within 30 days, permit may be suspended.
Note: emergency phone is operable, however, line has a lot of static and is not clear. Charlotte 911 verified at this time they would be able to communicate, however, phone line should be evaluated.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH greater than 7.8. Corrected to 7.6.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Exit door to right of pool not fully self closing.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Observed pool chemicals not stored in designated chemical storage room - instead stored in “storage room” off of pool deck which is not ventilated.
#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 at locker room shower heads exceeding 110f.
Feb 13, 2023 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Tony Johnson.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine at 0.0 ppm. Feeder empty. Corrected during inspection to 3.0
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Observed pool chemicals not stored in designated chemical storage room - instead stored in “storage room” off of pool deck. Designated chemical storage room with limited space due to two chlorination pump systems in the space.
No ventilation available in the “storage room” and dry chemcials stored directly on floor. Also dry chemical bags damaged/busted with chemicals falling across other buckets of chemicals and onto floor. Store chemicals in designated ventilated chemical storage room and store to keep dry and prevent reactions with other chemicals.
#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 at locker room shower heads and at deck shower exceeding 117f.
Dec 15, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Troy Johnson present. No violations noted.
Observed bonding wire detached from pump. The bonding wire was reattached during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 16, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gay Gaspar and Darwin from maintenance present. No signature due to COVID.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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. Observed damage to gutter drain on pool deck near exercise equipment bin causing potential trip hazard. Repair.
Nov 16, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Troy Johnson present. No signature due to COVID.
#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. Observed pool furniture within 5 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was rearranged.
Apr 19, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Troy Johnson present. No signature due to COVID-19.
Observed some pool exercise equipment within 5 feet of pool deck. Items were relocated during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 24, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Troy Johnson on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 30, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: ITS issued for non-operational chlorine feeder.
General comment: EHS observed maintenance replacing door hardware such as self-closing devices at time of inspection. Due to maintenance, one door was not self-closing but PIC indicated the door would be fully repaired today. E. Freese will make return visit to lift ITS and will verify that all doors leading onto pool deck are self-closing and self-latching.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. Observed non-functional automatic chlorine feeder. Intent to suspend issued.
Nov 8, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
The pool emergency phone number posted (704.551.5470) was different than the number 9-1-1 had on file. The 9-1-1 operator had the front desk # of 704.551.6800 on file. Employees indicated there is a front desk attendant anytime the pool is open. The front desk number was also added to the sign posted at the emergency phone.
**Facilities paddock drain covers expired in December 2018. Facility must provide verification that screws have been checked/replaced by end of business on 11/12/2019 or the pool permit will be suspended until the screws have been verified/replaced.**
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 6.8. Immediate suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Observed no spot in pool record log for recording if main drains are secure. CDI- section added for main drain checks.
Jan 28, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Please send C. Elmore the documentation of the 10 year check and the 7 year screw replacement for the Paddock drain covers.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 9, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 20, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
CPO states that the electronic monitors will display flow measurement. If this is not the case, provide flow meter for the system. This is required. Contact C. Elmore to verify before 3/2/18.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 10, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CPO states that the electronic monitors will display flow measurement. If this is not the case, provide flow meter for the system. This is required.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the record book. Keep all required records properly. Daily checks (pH, Chlorine, temperature, and main drains) Must be done every day the pool is open to swimming. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is used) must be done once a week. Correct this.
Feb 9, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed small table within 5 feet of pools edge near steps. Maintain 5ft of clearance at all points.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Obsereved water in pump room floor. Eliminate. Observed residents personal items being stored in pump room. Eliminate storage of all non pool items in pump room.
Nov 29, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily written records for maindrain checks missing. Please record daily.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed rust on handrails beginning to form. Try to eliminate rust.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
Jan 21, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
Oct 20, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in daily records. Maintain daily written records everyday.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chair and ottoman within 5 feet of pools edge. Corrected onsite. Maintain 5 feet 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.
Mar 25, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Permits must be placed in public view at the pool.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed checks for main drains and alkalinity not being recorded. Main drain checks must be done and recorded daily. Alkalinity checks must be done and recorded weekly.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed leak in pump room. Fix the leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at pool shower to be at least 114F. Hot water shall be no hotter than 110F, at pool fixtures.
Nov 5, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck chairs within 5 ft of pools edge. Maintain 5 ft of deck clearance at all points.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Corrected on site.
Feb 6, 2014 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 4 - General Comment: Pool temp at 91 F. Required at 90 F. Given +/- 1 F. 22 - General comment: Observed 911 not have the correct phone # for pool p hone. Designated line provided and posted at phone. 911 must match designated line of 704-930-7264. Given 2 weeks to correct or Immediate Suspension issued. Immediate Suspension issued for #3. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to re-open pool.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pool pH at 7.0. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed furniture and planters 4 ft to pool. Maintain 5 ft clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed electronic flow meter installed with no flow reading visible. Repair so visible.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
Oct 8, 2013 8 demerits · 2 violations
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 had different phone number then what was posted at the emergency phone. Corrected on site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTHMINSTER” or State ID 2060530210). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.