4demerits
LITTLE OTTER HUNTERSVILLE-CLOWNFISH
14415 REESE BLVD, Huntersville, NC 28078
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530297
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 25, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceApr 3, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 3, 2014Lower is betterFeb 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 25, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Lindsey Smith.
Facility in the process of replacing rubber decking with tile. Tile appears to slope to drain and meet requirements.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Eyeball fitting missing at pool steps. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Nov 6, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Ariel Humphrey and Erica Fazio.
Facility replacing deck rubber matting with tiles. Ensure new decking meets .2522.
Intent to suspend issued
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#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris on pool bottom around steps. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Eyeball fitting missing at pool steps. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Walkway by ring buoy obstructed. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Acid feeder continues to run when pump is off. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. - Intent to suspend item.
Feb 24, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Lindsey Smith.
No issues observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 12, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with manager Gloria Kirk and owner John Kirk.
Rubber decking coming up in places. Maintain in good condition with no gaps or offsets > 1/2”.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool water temperature at 91.0F. .2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. - Corrected. Operator turned down the heater.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Feb 12, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO John Kirk. Inspection led by inspector Jordan McClenic.
*Note* Temporarily using phone at the front desk as emergency phone until the emergency phone on the pool deck is replaced. Signage posted on rules sign directing bathers to front desk to use emergency phone.
Intent to suspend issued
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#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door by showers doesn’t fully close. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. - Intent to suspend item.
Dec 7, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO John Kirk.
Main drains expire 2-17-2024. Prior to main drain cover expiration, replace with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain/Suction Compliance form to our office for approval.
*Note* Temporarily using phone at the front desk as emergency phone until the emergency phone on the pool deck is replaced. Signage posted on rules sign directing bathers to front desk to use emergency phone.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Temporarily using front desk phone for emergency phone. Emergency phone signage not posted. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Corrected.
Mar 23, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO John Kirk.
Main drains expired 2-17-2024. Ensure new VGB approved drain covers are installed and updated PDSC form is submitted to our office prior to expiration.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Not able to hear 911 operator. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Corrected. Will use lobby phone until emergency phone is replaced. Emergency phone sign moved to the front desk and signage added to the pool deck advising of location of emergency phone.
Nov 8, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with John Kirk.
No issues observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 24, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with John Kirk. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection not signed by the operator.
No issues observed.
Note - Emblems on pool floor. If ever replastered, emblems shall be eliminated or with a light reflectance of >50%.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 3, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Points deducted.
17. Observed rubber floor raised between clownfish and turtle pool. Keep deck free from trip hazards.
No signature per COIVD19 guidelines
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 27, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Could not observed flow rate for swimming pool.
Correct for next inspection
John Kirk present during inspection.
No signature, COVID 19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 1, 2020 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 4 - Pool temperature at 90.5 F. Within +/- of 90 F. Maintain at 90 F or below. Temperature turned down during inspection.
25 - Pump room door left unlocked. Keep locked when not in use.
15 - One of two ring buoys with grab rope degrading. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved with 30 days. Will verify on return visit for Intent to Suspend items.
22 - Emergency phone number posted does not ring back to emergency phone. Per State requirement (in last two months), the phone number posted must ring back to the phone. Given 30 days to repair. Will verify on return visit for Intent to Suspend item for pool.
Pump on PDSC form does not match field verification. Observed Intelliflo VSF 011056 pump with max flow rating of 160 and design flow of 130 gpm. No suction hazard with (2) Aquastar 32CDFLxxx drain covers. Given 1 week to update pdsc form and submit for approval. A blank pdsc form can be found on our website at http://meckpools.charmeck.org.
In-Field Plan review done at time of inspection. Observed 4" md line which bushes to 2" into pump. Per original plan approval (3) 2" line from sump to 4" back to pump room for main drain. Pump requires at least 3" line for main drain, 2.5" for return line. Have 3" return line. TR140C filter installed with flow at 141 gpm. Pump works with current system. Pump had been changed, per operator, but could not determine date of change.
Note - Emblems on pool floor. If ever replastered, emblems shall be eliminated or with a light reflectance of >50%.
Lindsey Smith present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing depth marker on perimeter wall at 4 ft. Corrected during inspection near shower.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Showers inaccessible to the public.
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Soap dispenser in family restroom not operable. Was turned off. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 31, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 22, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
ITS issued for doors leading onto pool deck self closing but not self latching and not audibly alarmed.
Observed plastic 'island' structure stored in walkway space of pool and causing obstruction. Pool was not opened during time of inspection. Maintain walkway around pool of at least 5 feet.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed one speaker on inside pool wall where screen covering is pushed in. Repair within 30 days. Intent to suspend permit issued.
Jan 29, 2019 16 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected by operator to 7.2.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Water 91F. .2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Corrected by operator to 89.9F.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor pitted. Plans in place to replaster next month.
Nov 6, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Outer rope on one of the ring buoys starting to fray. Recommend replacing with a new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy.
Main drains expire March 2019. Replace with new A112 approved main drain covers and provide updated PDSC form to Environmental Health for approval.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor heavily pitted, some of the grout for the tiles missing. Maintain pool floor and walls in good codition.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in the pump room. Corrected by operator.
Jan 29, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 7, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Very difficult to read control board for water chemistry settings, flow meter, etc. Recommend replacing.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bucket of chlorine tablets in pump room. Store chemicals in chemical storage room. Corrected by operator.
May 23, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Post a copy of the pool permit in the pool area. Permit available at Meckpools.charmeck.org. Operator printed out current permits and will post them.
No other issues observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 21, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 17) Some chipped deck tiles. Recommend replacing.
17) Much of the grout on the deck tiles missing. Recommend regrouting.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 20, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 9, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Temperature 90.9F. Maintain at 90F or less. Corrected to 89.5F.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Floats stored in walkway. Maintain proper deck clearance. Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at main pool chlorination pump. Fix leak.
Mar 25, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 18, 2014 20 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Corrected to 7.3.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Record main drain check daily.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Floor trip hazard at shower. Repair. Will verify with main pool ITS.
Provide 5 ft clearance all around pool when not in use.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not reading correctly. Recalibrate. Will verify with main pool ITS.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room and chem storage left unlocked. Proivde separate storage and keep locked.
Apr 3, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Only one screw in body hooks. Provide both screws.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.3. Corrected to 7.5. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool log only has space for two pools. Provide separate sheets for each pool or sheet for all pools.
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