18demerits
LA FITNESS AND PRO RESULTS
12325 COPPER WAY, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530255
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedJul 6, 2026
Inspections on record28
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 betterJul 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 6, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Site visit and inspection in response to a pool complaint about cloudy water and men’s bathroom in disrepair. Tile missing in accessible shower of men’s locker room but bench is functional. Locker rooms appear to be clean and in good repair at time of inspection.
Conducted inspection with operations manager Maddy. Intent to suspend issued for missing weirs. Item must be corrected within 30 days or permit may be suspended. Call EHS Devon when correction has been made 7049981122.
Pool water clear.
Patrons in pool voiced concerns to EHS about rusted pipes above pool that drip rust into the pool when humidity is high and rust at the bottom of support poles of wall bordering the inside of building.
A few individual records missing from AquaTech chemical records. Facility also maintains its own internal daily chemical records. Records clear and normal from the day of the complaint.
Static in emergency phone line. Able to hear on both ends. Monitor. If this worsens, permit action may be taken.
Const. Date: 8/1/2010
Rope Length: 30’
Note: Night swimming approval without operable lights in swimming pool.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
3 out of 4 weirs missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
Left ladder starting to rust on the backside of the land handles.
Step handrails rusting at base.
Repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chair and dehumidifier unitsx2 within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Operator corrected and moved items. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Posted telephone number incorrect. 911 operator provided correct number 7043409516. Operator corrected by posting correct number. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage open into pump room. Chemicals in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Jan 22, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for spare pump basket (pump Pentair IntelliFlo VS+SVRS 011017) and replace missing weir.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS
“W” status
Note: Static in emergency phone line. Able to hear on both ends. Monitor. If this worsens, permit action may be taken.
Verified 4 6 HPHA 2017 skimmer equalizer covers have been replaced
Inspection with Parsa and Maddy Gast
#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. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chair and dehumidifier unit within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.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
Unable to locate spare pump basket at time of inspection.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage open into pump room. Chemicals in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Oct 28, 2025 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issue 30 day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for records, CPO verification, weirs, doors onto pool deck, broken ladder, posing hazard, condensation from HVAC in disrepair causing water buildup, floors not slip resistant, draining or clean.
Inspection with Madalyn Gast
“W” ITS status
Correct items and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing temperature. Pool has changed company that services pool. Provide updated certification for CPO.
.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.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
* 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
Weir missing 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 left end of pool broken with step hanging off bottom. Not secure. Unable to be used. Severity warrants permit action.
.2521(a) Steps or ladders shall be provided every 75 ft along the shallow area perimeter.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
*Permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not latching or alarmed. Door onto pool deck not latching or alarmed at time of inspection.
.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 bench within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Operator moved and corrected.
Decking flooded with water and buildup in some areas, especially back wall due to HVAC in disrepair. Not draining, clean or slip resistant.
.2522(f) Deck shall be sloped to drain.
.2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room unlocked. Ventilation not working in chemical storage. Dry bag of chemicals on floor in pump room. Chemicals in pump room.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Feb 13, 2025 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for records, doors onto pool deck and weirs. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” status
Inspection with Maddy Gast
Note: Skimmer equalizer covers expire in January 2026. Replace or plug per state recommendations and submit updated PDSC form prior to expiration to avoid permit action.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing temperature and cyanuric acid in pool (indoor) should not be high/present. Heater off at time of inspection. Note in records if temperature is not recorded.
.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
Multiple weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and not accessible. Operator untangled and corrected during the inspection. .2530 Ensure ring buoy rope is kept accessible.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not latching or alarmed. Women’s locker room door not latching or alarmed at time of inspection.
.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 bench within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room unlocked. Ventilation not working in chemical storage. Dry bag of chemicals on floor in pump room. Chemicals in pump room.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Oct 28, 2024 42 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for:
.2535 - maintain pool pH at 7.2 to 7.8
Provide tabs for feeder to reopen the pool.
The pool shall remain closed until a return visit has been made by EHS to reopen the pool. Signage posted while onsite. Entrances to pool from locker room blocked off to keep public inaccessible.
Note: Could not verify hose bib in locker room. Hose bib required.
Pool equalizer line covers expire in January 2026. Covers shall be replaced with new PDSC form submitted prior to expiration or permit will be suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Operator added chemicals but did not increase pH. Immediate Suspension issued. Permit suspended. Pool pH shall be maintained at 7.2 to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Ensure weekly record keeping for Cyanuric Acid. Pool has switched to tablet feeder. Automated feeder not operable. No CYA recorded.
Some days missing main drain checks. Ensure daily record keeping for main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching and discoloration of pool floor. Damage to plaster can cause issues with pool chemistry. Pool does not meet light reflectance value of greater than 50% in some areas.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
All skimmers missing weirs. Replace skimmer weirs.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and not accessible. Corrected during the inspection. Ensure ring buoy rope is kept accessible.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Both doors to locker rooms not self-closing, self-latching. Repair doors to self-close, self-latch.
Front entry door propped open. Ensure kept closed to self-close, self-latch.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs at 3 1/2 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the pool.
Some algae build-up on floor at 3 1/2 ft. coping. Eliminate algae. Standing water at deck at entrance from men's locker room. Deck shall be sloped to drain with no standing water.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lights could not be verified in the pool. Lights shall be operable for night swimming approval. Ensure lights operable or provide lighting documentation showing pool floor clearly visible at night with overhead lighting.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator for stick feeder not operable. Filled with chlorine. Ensure operable flow meter installed per NSF specifications.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Right side chemical storage room with light burnt out. Provide lighting in chemical storage room.
Equipment room door left unlocked. Ensure locked when not in use.
Jan 3, 2024 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
Emergency phone dropped call on first attempt. Advised monitoring to ensure it works at all times in case of emergency. Emergency worked on second call and received callback.
Immediate suspension issued for water quality. Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by Health department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when pool is in compliance to lift suspension.
Other permit items to check at return visit include: records, deck clearance, deck offsets/good repair and verifying feeder shuts off with pump. Failure to correct these items will arrant 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS)
“E” Immediate Suspension status
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Water quality observed murky. Unable to clearly see main drains. .2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck.
**Immediate suspension item.***
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for previous days and end of last month. Entries recorded on days that do not exist (31st day of months with 30 days). Same readings for TA every day. Records should be accurate and 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.
*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 buildup and debris. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and bench within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*Permit item
Deck chipping around coping, offsets 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
Equipment room unlocked. Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Oct 24, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit suspended for emergency phone. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by health department. Other permit items to verify at return visit include records and doors onto pool deck.
E status
Inspection with Michael Hackworth and Cassie Belue
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing temperature and cyanuric acid in pool (indoor) should not be present.
.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
Will check on return visit
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door propped open into pool. Door onto pool deck from women’s locker room and back door not latching or alarmed. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door must stay closed when not in use, and meet compliance at all times.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs on back wall and bench on side wall within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Moved and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Pool permit is suspended until emergency phone is operational and verified by Health Dept to lift suspension. Contact Marie Daley at (704) 507-6806 when corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment room unlocked. Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Jan 6, 2023 34 demerits · 8 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 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Other permit items to verify at return visit: Records, doors self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm, replace missing weirs, check that automatic feeder turns off with pump.
“E” Immediate Suspension status.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks missing 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.
*Intent to Suspend (ITS) item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Multiple weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*ITS item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangles at time of inspection. Keep accessible. Manager untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door propped open into pool. Door onto pool deck from men’s locker room and back door not latching or alarmed. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door must stay closed when not in use, and meet compliance at all times.
*ITS item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs on back wall and bench on side wall within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Manager moved and corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Unable to verify automatic feeder shuts off at time of inspection.
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
Will verify at return visit
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Equipment/chemical room unlocked at time of inspection. Items within 3’ of equipment.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Items/chemicals within 3’ of 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. Equipment room unlocked.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Jul 7, 2022 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records (main drain checks), weirs and flow meter. Contact Marie Daley when in compliance to lift ITS at 704-507-6806.
“W” status
Pool water murky at time of visit, but quality in compliance. Advised backwashing and monitoring clarity. Ensure pool is closed when chemicals are being added/changed.
Will check chlorinator at return visit
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks missing 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.
*Intent to Suspend (ITS) item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Multiple weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*ITS item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One chair on back wall within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Unable to verify automatic feeder shuts off at time of inspection.
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
Will verify at return visit
#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.
*ITS item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage
Some water in the pump room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Chemicals stored outside of chemical storage room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Items/chemicals within 3’ of 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. Equipment room unlocked.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Drain grate at backwash observed broken into the pit. Keep in good repair.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Jan 6, 2022 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for emergency phone. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Will check doors onto pool deck (self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm) and records at return visit.
Changed to "E" Immediate Suspension
Inspection with Andrew Lee and Lissete Del Rio
No signature due to COVID
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for previous 2 days. pH level, chlorine level, main drains, and water temperature must be recorded daily.
*Permit item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Scum layer observed on pool wall.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door propped open into pool. Door onto pool deck not latching. Back door not able to be checked. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door must stay closed when not in use, and meet compliance at all times.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One chair on back wall within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.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
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Pool permit is suspended until emergency phone is operational. Contact Marie Daley at (704) 507-6806 when corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Lights out in pump room.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Standing water in the pump room.612951
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Chemicals stored outside of chemical storage room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Drain grate at backwash observed broken into the pit. Keep in good repair.
.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
Hot water in restrooms is 121F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Aug 3, 2021 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for doors onto pool deck self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm.
Changed to "W" status
Manager Josh Evans onsite at time of inspection.
No signature due to COVID
#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 adjusted chlorinator and corrected to 10 ppm.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door propped open into pool. Back door not latching or alarmed at time of inspection. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door must stay closed when not in use, and meet compliance at all times..\
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS). Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when item is addressed to lift ITS.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Items, chairs, tables, within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Manager moved items and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection. .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
Ventilation not working in chemical storage. Lights out in equipment room. Items within 3' of piping. Pool built 2010.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump and chemical room.
Pool pump room unlocked and open at time of visit. Chemicals in equipment room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534..2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Drain grate at backwash observed broken into the pit. Keep in good repair.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Feb 16, 2021 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 6) PDSC has incorrect Model number for pump. Intelliflo VS + SVRS model 011017. No suction hazard present. Same pump curve.
Update PDSC form at submit within 7 days to avoid permit action.
Immediate Suspension for water quality. 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
Other permit items flow meter, chlorinator and PDSC form (pump model)
No signature due to COVID.
Inspection with Josh Evans
Report to robd@fitnessintl.com and danny@aquatechpm.com
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.8 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Items (chairs, signs) within 5' of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Manager moved items and corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not functioning properly at time of inspection. Pool operator onsite, fixing. Will verify feeders on return visit.
.2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
#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
Ventilation not working in chemical storage.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. Drain grate at backwash observed broken into the pit. Keep in good repair.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Nov 12, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 22) Back of emergency phone not mounted or attached to wall, fell to ground when phone picked up for use. Recommended mounting for easier use. Phone operable and in compliance at time of inspection.
Lifted Immediate Suspension from expired ITS. All doors have been corrected and permit items in compliance.
"A" Open for Business status.
Issued local permit sticker for 2020
Main drains and skimmer equalizer covers expire February 2021. Must replace and submit updated PDSC to Health Dept prior to expiration to avoid permit suspension.
No signature due to COVID-19
Inspection with Alex Clay and Mohammed Shahzad
Report to alex@aquatechpm.com; Mike Molle
; robd@fitnessintl.com
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One chair on back wall within 5' of pool at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation not working in chemical storage at time of inspection. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Mar 3, 2020 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for trip hazards and doors self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm and will verify daily activities of gym to ensure safety needs are being met in absence of pool management company.
Floor entry into locker room is not slip-resistant, but not part of pool deck. Advised addressing this safety concern.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Skimmer equalizer covers covered with hair and debris.
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. Staff was uncomfortable with clearing drain covers. Pool operator from pool management company was called and corrected by removing debris. Recommended training gym staff to address pool maintenance linked directly to pool safety.
#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. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Pool operator came to establishment and replaced. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door propped open from men's locker room for dehumidifier to stay plugged in. Not latching. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door must stay closed when not in use, and meet compliance at all times..
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS). Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when item is addressed to lift ITS.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lane dividers and equipment stored around pool during class. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*ITS item. Remove items not in use to meet compliance at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pool pump room unlocked and open at time of visit. Chemicals in equipment room. No ventilation in chemical storage at time of visit. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
.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
Toilet paper missing in women's restroom stall. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Hot water over 110 degrees F in restroom. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 7, 2019 40 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension for main drains (skimmer equalizer line) and water quality. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 or main line 980-314-1620 when items are in compliance to lift suspension.
ITS items: records, weirs, flow meter, doors self-closing, self-latching.
Unable to verify chlorinator shut off with pump at time of inspection.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Unable to see skimmer equalizer cover due to debris covering. .2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck.
Immediate suspension item. Pool must remain closed until suspension is lifted by Health Department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH out of range at time of inspection. Out of color range on EHS test kit, above 8.0. (When tested on operator test kit with thiosulfate, 7.0) .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Immediate suspension item. Pool must remain closed until suspension is lifted by Health Department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No alkalinity at record for week of inspection. Old records indicate cyanuric acid in pool. If used, must be recorded weekly.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weirs not attached, floating in skimmers. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
**ITS item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door from men's locker room onto pool deck not self-latching at time of inspection.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
**ITS item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Items within 5' of pool including lane dividers and swim supplies. Class starting.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Items moved and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone call back number incorrect and when dialed inoperable.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Operator corrected signage to reflect correct number (704-741-3460).
#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.
**ITS item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restroom over 110 degrees F. .2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 21, 2019 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for doors self-closing, self-latching or audible alarm
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Skimmer equalizer cover covered with debris at time of inspection. .2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. Manager cleared drain cover to be visible. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door onto pool deck opened at time of inspection and back door not self-closing self latching. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Paddle board/pool items within 5' of pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Manager moved items and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Manager fixed phone to operate. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restroom over 110 degrees F. .2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 24, 2018 34 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for water quality. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift Immediate Suspension. Pool may not operate until compliance is verified through Health Department.
Changed to "E" Immediate Suspension.
30 Day ITS items records, flow meter, doors self-closing, self-latching and weirs.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine 0.2 ppm at time of inspection
**Immediate Suspension item
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH 7.0 at time of inspection
**Immediate Suspension item
#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. Records not reflecting water quality at time of visit.
**30 Day 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend item
#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. Door onto pool deck from women's locker room not self-latching at time of inspection.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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. Pool mats and paddle boards within 5 ft. Manager moved items. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend 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.
Feb 20, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS issued for flow meter and spare pump basket.
*Notes: Pool is managed by outside pool company, not onsite at time of inspection.
Pump is Intelliflo w/ SVRS. Unable to check SVRS on pump.
Chlorinator unable to be verified at time of inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Paddle boards and pool equipment within 5' of pool. Maintain 5' deck Clearance. Operator moved. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not working at time of inspection (no dial tone). Signage missing dialing instructions and had incorrect address (Cooper Way instead of Copper Way.Emergency phone shall remain operable. Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Operator made new sign for phone with correct information and phone became operable. Suggested testing emergency phone weekly.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working at time of inspection. Install functional flow meter.
No spare pump basket located at time of inspection. Provide spare pump basket.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Store chemicals separately.
Chemicals stored around pump equipment. Maintain 3' clear. walking space around equipment.
No forced ventilation in chemical room. Provide natural cross draft or continuous forced ventilation.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F in restroom. Maintain hot water at 110 degrees F and below.
Nov 20, 2017 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: **NOTE: Daily pool operator not present at time of inspection. Did not check SVRS system.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 weir missing. Replace with functional weir.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and clock within 5' of pool deck. Maintain 5' deck clearance free of trip hazards. Operator moved. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Dialing instructions for emergency phone read "Automatically Dials 911", but must manually dial 911. Operator corrected sign to read "Dial 911" for correct dialing instructions
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck at time of inspection. Ensure flow meter is functioning properly.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump/equipment room. Store chemicals separately.
No forced ventilation in chemical room at time of inspection. Provide natural cross draft or continued forced ventilation.
Jan 26, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs within 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of clearance at all points.
Nov 17, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: lIssued immediate suspension for #8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 of 4 weirs missing.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 135 degrees. Hot water in restroom should not exceed 110 degrees.
Jan 20, 2016 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #8 and #16.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily records missing for last few days. Maintain daily written records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed three of four weirs missing or not installed. Replace all missing weirs.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door not self latching
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone inoperable. Corrected on site.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens restroom at 140 degrees. Water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees. Make sure showers are clean on a regular basis.
Oct 15, 2015 6 demerits · 2 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 of 4 weirs missing. Replace missing weir.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 140 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in locker/ restroom facilities.
Jun 26, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #27 Backwash pipe flush with grate on top of sump.
** Backwash water should discharge through a complete air gap.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One missing weir & another installed incorrectly.
** Rectify.
Observed accumulation of hair, etc. in & hanging from bottom of "turtle" in one skimmer.
** Corrected while on-site.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter float stuck. ** Keep operable.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water at least 23.5F @ showers (& lavatories) in women's locker room.
** Maximum allowed is 110F.
Observed some mold on tile grout in women's showers. ** Clean. (Men's locker room not checked.)
Nov 3, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 22.) General Comment: Volume on emergency phone is very low. Consider replacing phone.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 130 degrees F. Hot Water should not exceed 110 degrees F in restrooms.
Jan 22, 2014 6 demerits · 2 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 of 4 weirs missing- replace.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
observed hot water in restrooms at 133 degrees. Hot water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Oct 9, 2013 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Corected status to W--Intent to Suspend
See 1/9/13 inspection for details
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Oct 9, 2013 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #8
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 3 of 4 weirs missing. Replace missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed trashcans w/ in 5ft of pools edge. Maintain 5ft of deck clearance at all points.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 139 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LA FITNESS AND PRO RESULTS” or State ID 2060530255). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.