6demerits
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - INDOOR/OUTDOOR STAR POOL
5007 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530231
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedAug 24, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceAug 1, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 1, 2013Lower is betterAug 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 24, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: “W” Intent to Suspend for flow meter
Some gates that have cable lock, swing inward and do not close. Operator stated these stay closed and locked, but some appear to be pedestrian access gates. Discussed with supervisor, Tim Dutcher and Brent Miller, these will be further evaluated and return visit will be made to determine permit action.
*This is outdoor pool with awning, that has bubble in winter.
Night swimming is only permitted when bubble is in place. Send pictures of lighting when bubble is constructed.
.2537 (b) (5) Swimming pools shall be protected by a fence, wall, building, or other enclosure, or any combination thereof,
that completely encloses the swimming pool area. All gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and
positive self-latching closure mechanisms.
.2528 (a) (7) Access gates shall comply with the dimensional requirements for fences and shall be equipped to
accommodate a locking device. Effective April 1, 2011, pedestrian access gates shall open outward away
from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device except where a gate attendant and
lifeguard are on duty. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operating,
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals on floor in dry bags.
.2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Operator moved bags off floor.
Mar 25, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brent Miller present.
Note- emergency phone at pool was not working. I.T. Was actively trying to repair the phone during inspection. In the meantime, the facility will use the emergency telephone located in the lifeguard office. This phone was tested and is working as intended. Please reach out to E. Freese at 704.621.2298 once main emergency phone for this pool is repaired.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone in tent area not operational. CDI- sign posted notifying individuals to use emergency phone in lifeguard office in interim while phone is repaired. The lifeguard office is in the same pool enclosure. Lifeguard office phone was tested and in compliance today.
Sep 25, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brent Miller present. No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 13, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Bob Peterson present.
Note: observed body hook without metal screw, only plastic pushpin. Add metal screw to ensure hook is securely affixed to pole.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flowmeter non operational.
Jul 24, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brent Miller present.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed body hook pool in poor repair. CDI- pole replaced and hook reattached.
May 30, 2024 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 11 - Not all dive platforms installed. Dive platforms uniform in construction. Ensure all dive platforms no greater than 30" from waterline to platform.
15 - Grab rope on ring buoy damaged. Pool sometimes only has one lifeguard. Provide new USCG approved ring buoy within 1 week. Photograph will suffice of new buoy. Rope ok at 50 ft. New ring buoy provided. Picture provided.
Phase 1A - Scope includes additional of back wooden fence and enclosure of tent storage area.B4592231. New flooring overlay in restrooms. Mirrors existing. Phase 1B - Scope includes the completion of the back patio area outside of pool deck. Unisex RR. Needs inspection prior to release of hold. B4610459. Phase 2 - Scope includes installation of the new tent over the pool. B4610476.
Phase 1A Construction passed. Hold will be released in system. TCO on building/plumbing/mechanical and final on electrical. Fire permit moved to phase 1B. Spoke with Code Enforcement. No finals will be given on project until all work is complete.
Josh Steinberger present during the inspection. Provided documentation that screws changed on drains on 5/15/2024. Drains inspected during install.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
New barrier installed around pool including wooden fence. Gate that leads into pool from main walkway with horizontals less than 45" apart and >2" from ground to bottom of gate. Requires repair prior to finaling. Photograph documentation provided of repair.
Fence around heater not secured. Corrected during the inspection. Railings that lead up to pool gates provide horizontals at 45" or less. Required by Code Enforcement for step entry. Maintenance gates that swing into pool. Gates are kept locked when not in use. Original barrier installed in 2003.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Two areas of deck with damage. Require patch prior to hold release. Pictures provided.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lights not operable. Permit will be issued for no night swimming and shall be verified prior to approval for night swimming.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not visible from pool deck. Additional signage provided on deck for location of emergency phone. Permanent signage will be provided.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational. No flow restriction on system. Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter on 6" line. Requires at least 24" of straight run pipe. Installed with 22". If replaced, install per mfg. instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Drain pipe for sink across floor. Provide 3 ft. clearance to eliminate trip hazard in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at drain line to pit. Provide air gap or backflow prevention.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >112 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
One stall missing toilet paper. Provide toilet paper in restrooms.
Nov 29, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger, Bob Peterson, and Brent Miller present.
Note: ensure two body hooks kept at outdoor bubble pool due to size of pool (greater than 3,000 SQFT).
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non-operational.
Apr 26, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 9, 2022 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger present.
Repair chipped concrete at pool deck near ladder at deep end of pool prior to next 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. Observed throw rope at 56 feet. CDI- adjusted to 50 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed 1 area of deck with chipped/pitted concrete. Correct prior to next inspection or an intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non-operational flow meter.
Mar 8, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger present. No signature due to COVID.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 15, 2021 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger present. No signature due to COVID.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Observed 2 depth markers around pool with peeling lettering. CDI- repaired using permanent marker.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed no body hook inside pool enclosure. CDI- body hook provided.
#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 holes in pool deck for ladders or poles not properly covered or capped. CDI- holes were capped to prevent trip hazard.
Mar 31, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger and Brent Miller. No signature due to COVID-19.
#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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough or gutter. Observed water level below gutter. CDI- pool was being filled with additional water.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone unable to connect to 911. CDI- phone was repaired and was fully functional by end of inspection.
Aug 12, 2020 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Josh Steinberger on-site. No signature due to COVID-19.
Intent to suspend issued for the following:
1. Observed no cyanuric acid recordings for outdoor pool. Record cyanuric acid checks at least weekly.
2. Observed one gate not self closing. Ensure gates that lead onto pool deck self close and self latch.
3. Observed one section along pool perimeter where depth markers are spaced 26 feet 9 inches apart. Ensure depth markers on pool wall and pool perimeter are spaced no greater than 25 feet apart.
General comment: Observed 6 inch clearance underneath one section of fencing near tennis courts. Pool constructed prior to 2010 therefore no permit action.
#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 cyanuric acid not being recorded in record books. Intent to suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed one area along perimeter of pool where depth markers are spaced 26 feet 9 inches apart. Intent to suspend issued. have corrected within 30 days.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed one gate not self closing. Intent to suspend issued.
Jan 28, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool operator Josh Steinberger provided documentation today that indicates drain covers have been verified and are in good repair.
#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 in women's restroom in excess of 110F.
Nov 5, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility is not using Cyanuric Acid currently in the pool, but residual from the summer was measured at 30ppm. As long as Cyanuric Acid is in the pool, measure the Cyanuric Acid at least once a week. Cyanuric Acid cannot exceed 100ppm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed caps on holes to have sunk into the deck, they were corrected during the inspection to prevent a trip hazard. Other divots and gaps are present in the deck. Maintain the deck such that there are no trip hazards and no divots or holes greater than a 1/2" offset. No permit action taken.
Feb 13, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 deterioration of concrete greater than 1/2 inch around pool deck. Repairs needed on areas greater than 1/2 inch. Intent to suspend.
Nov 14, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Ensure that the depth markings remain in good condition and easy to read.
Ensure that records are available showing when the main drain screws were replaced. The 10 year period for the main drains is up in April 2019. After that month, the main drains must be inspected as per the specifications of the drains and must also be inspected one time a year every year thereafter. These inspections must be documented.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several holes in the deck where ladders or sports equipment were set into the deck where the mounting holes have caps which have sunk into the holes leaving them deeper in the hole than 1/2" Re-cap or raise the caps so that the holes and caps are less than 1/2" higher or lower than the deck surface. I.T.S. issued giving 30 days to make this correction. Expires 12/14/18.
Mar 6, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed some divioting of the pool deck. Repair such divots so they do not become worse. Ensure the in pool lighting is functional. CPO advised that one pool light is non-functional.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at the sink to be 112F. 110F is the maxium allowed in the rules.
Nov 28, 2017 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Observed the body hook to be attached to the pole with plastic pinch type attachment hardware. Connect all body hooks to poles with screws and nuts as needed. Do not continue to use the plastic attachements only.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed temperature check not being recorded with daily log. Temperature must be recorded daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor etched.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth marker peeling off side wall. Observed "FT" tile to need replacing on the deck. Correct such that all depth markers on the side walls and the deck are properly posted.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope to be 58ft. long. Rope was corrected to 50ft. -C.D.I."
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed electrical grounding wire to have become exposed in the grooves on the deck. Cover all of the wire with grout or other permanent coating.
Observed various holes on the deck to accomodate the posts that hold equipment. Provide plugs for these holes such that the difference between the top of the plug and the deck is a 1/2" or less offset.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter to be stuck. Repair flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed acids and bases stored together in chemical storage. Separate them in storage.
Observed sink drain in pump room to be a trip hazard. Eliminate trip hazard.
May 17, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: OBSERVED PUMP CHANGED FROM 7.5 HP TO 10 HP. CONTACT KATIE WILSON WITH MCHD TO GET GUIDANCE ON DOCUMENTING THIS CHANGE IN THE PROPER MANNER.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
OBSERVED 1 DECK MARKER TO BE MISSING THE "FT" FROM THE TILES. "FT" WAS PROVIDED. -CDI
Dec 8, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair it.
Mar 16, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 18, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed no 911 sign posted. 911 sign was posted at the phone. -CDI-
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair it.
Mar 17, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed bench 2' from pool edge. Bench was moved.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed required language signs to be at .5" height when 1" letter height is required. A new sign with 1" or larger letters was made.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter to be stuck. Repair it.
Dec 3, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no ring buoys or body hooks provided. The pool is greater than 3000 square feet and requires 2 units of lifesaving equipment. These were provided. The pool is only in use when a lifeguard in present. -CDI-
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Observed no signage posted at pool. -CDI-Proper signage was provided.
Mar 10, 2014 14 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed alkalinity reading not viewed. Book could not be located. Record alkalinity weekly.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no body hook/pole on deck and ring buoy rope >50 ft. Corrected during inspection.Note: Ring buoy beckets loose. Replace or remove from deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not operating. Keep operational.
Aug 1, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - INDOOR/OUTDOOR STAR POOL” or State ID 2060530231). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.