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LITTLE OTTER HUNTERSVILLE - MAIN
14415 REESE BLVD, Huntersville, NC 28078
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530299
Latest result0 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 0 demerits · 0 violations
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.
No issues observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 6, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Ariel Humphrey and Erica Fazio.
Facility replacing deck rubber matting with tiles. Ensure new decking meets .2522.
Rubber deck matting sticking up in places by overhead doors. Maintain deck in good condition with no gaps or offsets > 1/2 inch.
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 floor. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
Feb 24, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Lindsey Smith.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some sand in the corners at the deep end of the pool. Recommend checking filters. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Dec 12, 2024 12 demerits · 3 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 at 90.8F. .2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. - Corrected. Heater turned off.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris in the corner at the deep end of the pool .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#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 8 demerits · 2 violations
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.
*Note* Flooring peeling in places. Facility has plans to reattach flooring where it’s peeling.
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.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Temporary holders for flagging beside the pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected. Will be permanently attaching to the wall.
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.
Some deck tiles not fully glued down in places. Maintain tiles secure with no gaps or offsets > 1/2 inch.
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 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No signature per COVID19 protocol.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed patches with rust around side of patch at deep end near drains on left side and at shallow end towards roll up doors on wall.
Keep pool floor and walls in good repair.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed handrail rusting at deep end.
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
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 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 4 - Pool temperature at 90.6 F. Within +/- of 90 F. Maintain at 90 F or below. Temperature turned down during inspection.
10 - No safety rope at shallow water break point. Install safety rope when lane lines are not in use.
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.
Intent to Suspend issued for door with audible alarm.
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.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Corrected to 7.3 during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris in deep end of swimming pool. Keep pool free of debris.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
4 ft. depth marker missing on pool wall near shallow side of pool. Replaced during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder handrails loose at walkway ladder. Keep tight and in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door on to pool deck with audible ringer not operable. Repair so that door self-closes with audible alarm. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damaged tiling on deck around the swimming pool. Repair where needed.
Some standing on pool deck. Keep deck free of standing water. Floor shall be sloped to drain.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Showers made inaccessible to public due to covid. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Family restroom soap dispenser not operable. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 31, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed missing tile around no diving marker near ladder on left side.
Observed one deck tile raised at entry steps to pool.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Nov 22, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
ITS issued for doors leading onto pool deck self-closing but not self-latching or audibly alarmed.
ITS issued for speaker on inside pool wall with screen pushed in.
Observed one area on pool deck near stairs that lead into pool where rubber tiling is peeling and could be a potential trip hazard. Re-secure or replace tiling so no trip hazard can occur.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −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.
#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 one throw rope connected to ring buoy at 51 feet 6 inches. CDI- rope adjusted to proper length.
#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 doors that lead directly onto pool deck self closing but not self latching and without audible alarms. Intent to suspend permit issued.
Jan 29, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 6, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
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.
#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 8 demerits · 2 violations
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing floor return. Install functional floor return.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Some underwater lights not working, others flickering. Provide sufficient lighting to see pool bottom.
Nov 7, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Very difficult to read control board for water chemistry settings, flow meter, etc. Recommend replacing.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing inlet fitting at deep end of the pool. Install functional inlet fittings.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Gutter cover at corner of pool near main entrance cracked. Repair or replace.
#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) Some of the rubber matting on the deck coming up. Recommend regluing rubber matting.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 20, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 9, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#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 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for #9, #17, and #24
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check not recorded daily. Record daily.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Wall depth markers blocked and not visible. Keep visible. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No signage on starting platforms. When not in use, secure by removal; covering; or signage AND active supervision.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
One of two ropes 60 ft. Corrected to 50 ft.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Flooring by shower popping up which provides trip hazard. Eliminate trip hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
Items on deck 3 1/2 ft to pool. Maintain 5 ft clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not calibrated properly. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage left unlocked. Keep locked. Chemicals in pump room. Store separate.
Apr 3, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Only one screw in body hooks. Provide two screws in body hooks.
Permit issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl 0.1. Maintain at or above 1ppm. Corrected to 5ppm.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool log only has space for two of the three pools. Provide log sheets for all pools.
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