10demerits
SPRINGHILL SUITES
12325 JOHNSTON RD, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530217
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 26, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 9, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 9, 2013Lower is betterFeb 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 26, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Main drains expire 12/2026. Replace and submit updated PDSC form with ALL required information PRIOR to expiration to avoid permit action.
Visit https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools for more information and search “Pool Documents”, pool ID 530217 for PDSC information and submit to pdsc@mecknc.gov
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Temperature of heated pool 92.7 F at time of inspection.
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Operator using floating thermometer, may be difficult to read when out of range. Suggested digital thermometer. Operator added water and turned pool heater off. Digital thermometer obtained reading 88.9 F. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
At time of inspection, ladder at end of pool loose, missing rubber stoppers.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Vent fan in chemical room not working at time of inspection. No light in chemical room. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Oct 30, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Fernando Mendoza
Note: Main drains expire 12/1/2026. Replace and submit updated PDSC form PRIOR to expiration to avoid permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
At time of inspection, ladder at end of pool loose, missing rubber stoppers. Middle step broken, causing hazard.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Operator tightened step.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection. Beckets around edges starting to move. When this is not secure it voids US Coast Guard approval. Monitor and replace if it worsens.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Keep accessible. Operator untangled and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not working at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Operator replaced phone and new phone was operable. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Vent fan in chemical room heavily rusted, not working at time of inspection. Light in chemical room out. Chemical buildup on floor in pump room. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Jan 7, 2025 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued 30 day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for pool lighting by main drains. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” status
Inspection with Vinny Barone
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Record page made of copies with main drain checks already checked 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 printing new record page to add daily main drain checks. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose, missing rubber stoppers.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope broken and retied, not in good repair at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator replaced and cut to 23’. Corrected.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lighting by main drains out at time of inspection. .2524(d) Provide sufficient underwater lighting.
*30 Day ITS item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Callback number starting to fade on signage.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Operator reposted number and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Vent fan in chemical room heavily rusted, not working at time of inspection. Light in chemical room out. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Oct 16, 2024 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Motor appears new, THP 1.65, advised ensuring electrical permits were pulled and referring to Code Enforcement.
Note: Door to outside starting to rust in latch. Rope started to fray for buoy. Advised repairing before severity worsens.
Copies of record sheets have main drain checks already checked. Use new sheet (download from charmeck pools) and ensure drains are being checked daily.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers observed with debris at time of inspection. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Static heavy in phone line, unable to clearly hear both ways.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Operator replaced phone and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Vent fan in chemical room heavily rusted, not working at time of inspection. Light in chemical room out. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built 2009. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water damage/peeling drywall surface beside toilet in restroom. No paper towels in restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Provide hand drying. Operator replaced paper towels and corrected.
Apr 30, 2024 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Vinny Barone. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy rope knotted/tangled. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Vent fan in chemical room heavily rusted unable to determine operation during inspeciton.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built 2009. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Water damage/peeling drywall surface beside toilet in restroom.
Sep 27, 2023 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when items are corrected. 10/4 for emergency phone. Ladder and flow meter 30 day ITS items.
Motor has been replaced, ensure electrical permit(s) pulled.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose, missing rubber stoppers, missing slip resistant tread and missing a step.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#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 and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Static heavy in phone line, operator unable to clearly hear both ways, but does dial out in case of emergency. Allowing 7 days, 10/4 to correct. Failure to repair phone will result in immediate suspension of permit.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of visit. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built 2009. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Mar 13, 2023 26 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records (checked daily, including when main pool operator is absent), skimmer baskets cleaned, flow meter operational, 5 ft clearance around pool and door self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm.
“W” status.
Contact Marie Daley 704-507-6806 when all items are in compliance to lift ITS
Inspection with Rikev Patel and Chris Castanos
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing last few days of records. CPO not on site. Must be kept daily. Advised voluntarily closing pool if there is no staff to perform maintenance and check chemicals, temp and main drains.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*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
Debis and buildup in skimmers. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
*Permit item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose, missing rubber stoppers.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not latched or self-latching at time of visit.
.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 and tables within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*Permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of visit. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water on pump room floor. Items within 3’ of piping and equipment in pump room. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Hose bib in restroom with no antisiphon device. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built 2009. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Dec 5, 2022 26 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for weirs, flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
CPO updated to Vinny Barone
“W” status
#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 of two weirs at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose, missing bottom step.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Keep accessible. Operator untangled and corrected.
Body hook pole observed with telescoping pole at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible.
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Operator replaced part of pole and added pins to secure and make non-telescoping. Corrected.
#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 chairs/tables and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of visit. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Muratic acid stored over dry chemicals in chemical storage. Liquid should be stored under dry chemicals. Operator moved and corrected.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Pool built 2009. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer broken on at hose bib in restroom. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
Jan 24, 2022 50 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for water quality, emergency phone and PDSC information. Changed to "E" Immediate Suspension status
Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension (after PDSC is updated, submitted and approved).
Other permit items to be verified at return visit include: records, weirs, no glass signage, flow meter and chlorinator.
Per rules, DO NOT hand feed chlorine directly into pool. This is considered Imminent Hazard and will result in permit action. Must maintain chlorine levels through chlorinator.
Previous PDSC information and other forms can be found on website for CharMeck Pools.
Inspection with Chris Eggers, updated CPO information
No signature due to COVID
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.5 ppm at time of inspection.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
*Immediate Suspension item. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not showing maintenance (chemicals added) to pool or correction/maintenance with multiple days of 0 ppm chlorine.
.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
Main drain covers in pool observed were Aquastar. PDSC information indicates SDX Retro. Per CPO, covers were changed last year with no documentation submitted.
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Update and submit new PDSC form with correct information.
Skimmer equalizer covers (Waterway 640-8200) expire 2022. Must replace or plug per State Recommendations and submit to Health Dept for approval, prior to expiration.
*Immediate Suspension item. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing two of two weirs at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose and missing rubber cap. One side of ladder protruding more than 6".
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
#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 chairs/tables and corrected.
*permit item
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Signage has been painted over and cannot clearly read "NO" glass. .2530(d) Provide a sign prohibiting pets and glass containers in the pool area.
*permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Immediate Suspension item. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator not operating properly at time of inspection. CPO stated it is running, but not maintaining adequate chlorine levels. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions.
*permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of visit. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3 of piping and equipment in pump room. Chemical storage not lit and no ventilation. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Hose bib on pool deck observed with no antisiphon device. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying device in pool restrooms. .2526 Provide restrooms with method of drying hands.
Feb 22, 2021 44 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for water quality. Pool Must remain closed until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 to lift suspension when water quality is balanced and in compliance.
30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) items include doors self-closing, self-latching, flow meter operational, adequate records and inlet fitting.
Changed to "E" Immediate Suspension
No signature due to COVID.
Inspection with Ike Harris
Report to ike.harris.shs@gmail.com
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH over 8.4 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*Issued Immediate Suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not showing maintenance (chemicals added) to pool and not able to read.
.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
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers observed with debris and hair.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator emptied and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at end of pool loose and missing rubber cap.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Inlet fitting missing by entry handrail. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
*permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Keep accessible. Operator untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door getting stuck on latch and not self-latching every time closed.
.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. Moved chairs and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of visit. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3 of piping and equipment in pump room. Chemical storage not lit and no ventilation. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Pool built '09. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying device in pool restrooms. .2526 Provide restrooms with method of drying hands.
Oct 26, 2020 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for pump not working, not meeting turnover. Changed to "E" Immediate Suspension.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) items: weirs and flow meter (unable to check due to pump down).
No signature due to COVID-19.
Inspection with Fernando Mendoza
Report to Ike Harris
#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 of two weirs at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*ITS item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose and missing rubber stopper. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#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.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump not working at all at time of inspection. Flow meter not operational (maybe due to pump failure).
.2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair. **Immediate Suspension item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. *ITS item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Items stored around piping. Ventilation not working in chemical
storage. Pool built '09. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting
Rule.2534. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in
pump room.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer broken on pool deck at hose bib. Provide backflow prevention device.
Mar 3, 2020 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Skimmer equalizer covers expire Feb 2021 (Waterway 640-8200). Upate PDSC and change drain covers or plug prior to expiration to avoid permit action.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs stored within 5' of pool. Moved chairs and corrected.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Moved chairs. Corrected.
#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. Operator adjusted and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Water on floor in pump room. Items stored around piping. Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Nov 19, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for ring buoy. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806
#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 missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced one and purchased another from pool supply store. Corrected.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting missing at time of inspection. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Beckett detached from buoy at time of inspection and rope tied together, not secure, incorrect length.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
**Immediate suspesnion item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must remain closed until Health Department lifts suspension.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored around piping and equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow preventer on hose bibb. Provide backflow prevention on hose bibb on pool deck.
Feb 26, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing rubber stopper and slightly loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Two inlet fittings missing at time of inspection. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Did not issue ITS, due to lack of severity and operator replacing. Send verification of inlet fitting replacement to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection. Keep accessible in case of emergency. Operator untangled. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
One pipe with water leaking and floor wet in pump room. 2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Operator aware of issue and addressing.
No lighting in chemical storage. Pool built in 2009. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
No clear walking space aroung piping. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
*Note: Flow meter bobber light in color, difficult to see, but operating.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 26, 2018 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool voluntarily closed until turnover is met to adjust pH.
30 Day Intent to Suspend for records.
Will verify permanent solution for pool phone at return visit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.2 ppm at time of inspection. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Operator corrected to 3 ppm
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records have check marks for alkalinity and maintenance and readings not reflecting water quality at time of inspection. 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 item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled. Keep easily accessible. Operator untangled. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating at time of inspection. Dialing out, but unable to hear. Emergency phone shall remain operable. Operator replaced phone and corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water over 110 degrees F at shower and handsink. Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 23, 2018 30 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily records missing water temperature and drain check. Maintain daily records of pH, chlorine (disinfectant residual), main drain checks, temperature and activities pertaining to pool maintenance and weekly TA and CA. Operator adding columns to exisiting sheet for temperature and drain check.
#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 with buildup. Keep clean. Operator cleaned. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at 5' depth is loose and missing rubber cap. Keep tightened, in good repair and replace cap.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
RIng buoy rope was 28' at time of inspection. Keep width and a half of pool (23'). Operator shortened and corrected.
#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.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light fixture at 5' depth not working at time of inspection. Current lighting at time of inspection, was enough to illuminate all parts of pool, including main drains and deck.
Operator has already ordered part and will contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 or marie.daley@mecknc.gov when replaced.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone had wrong number listed for call back. Ensure information is correct (704-817-1500). Operator made new number for emergency phone. Corrected.
Oct 30, 2017 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 6) Hayward WG1048e main drain covers have an extra screw hole in both covers. There are no cracks and cover is in good repair. Per phone call with Timothy Dutcher, discussed installation according to manufacturers instructions with operator. Will make additional visits in future, if needed.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
pH was 7.0 at time of inspection. Maintain between 7.2 to 7.8. Operator added acis 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
Weir missing. Replace with functional weir.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled at time of inspection and too short. Keep easily accessible and 23' long. Opertor corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
At time of inspection, flow meter not working correctly. Keep in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some standing water in pump room. Keep dry.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some labeling on piping is fading. Keep easily identifiable.
Jan 26, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine level at 0.0 ppm. Adjusted to 1.25ppm onsite.
Nov 29, 2016 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for number 2
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine ay 0.2ppm. Chlorine must be at 1.0ppm
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 of 2 weirs missing. Replace missing weir.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope at 20 feet. Adjusted on site to 23 feet. Throw rope must remain at 23 feet at all times.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed door to pool propped open. Advised that door may not be propped open unless there is a dedicated attendant present. Corrected onsite.
Jun 27, 2016 16 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing in skimmer. Replaced onstie.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope tied to wall and less that 23' in length. Both of these issues were corrected on stie.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone had incorrect phone number posted. Corrected onstie.
Oct 15, 2015 18 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no daily written records for main drain safety. Maintain these records daily. 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
Observed 1 of 2 weirs missing. Replace. Intent to suspend issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy rope extremely tangled. Corrected onsite.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Construction present at far end of pool has limitied deck clearance to less than 5 feet. When construction is completed, ensure that that there is a minimum of 5 feet of deck clearance at all points.
Jun 2, 2015 16 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.3.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook with telescoping pole. Body hook shall be on a 12ft non-collapsing pole. Corrected by operator.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Construction at end of pool. Temporary wall built giving end of pool less than 5 feet clear walkway. Be sure when new wall is constructed it provides at least 5 feet clear walkway around edge of pool and handrail.
Apr 15, 2015 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for ring buoy. Contact Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 once corrected to re-open pool.VGB Paperwork correct and accurate. Change of CPO to Alvin Santiago - 050711JCC5
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder end cap missing. Replace end cap.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Damaged ring buoy. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy. 23 ft rope required. Immediate Suspension issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture <5 ft to pool edge. Maintain 5 ft clearance around pool.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One pool light burnt out. Repair light.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage room. Provide adequate lighting in chem storage.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Flexible piping from chlorinator hangs into water of backwash pit. Provide air gap.
Nov 3, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door to outside seating area proped open. Keep door closed.
Jan 22, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 9, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SPRINGHILL SUITES” or State ID 2060530217). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.