22demerits

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES

Name: Fairfield Inn and Suites
Address: 201 S Mcdowell St, Charlotte, NC, 28204, US

201 S MCDOWELL ST, Charlotte, NC 28204

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530308

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Latest result22 demerits

Last inspectedJul 16, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceSep 18, 2014

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Sep 18, 2014Lower is betterJul 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 16, 2026 22 demerits · 7 violations

Inspector comments: 1 - Pool slightly cloudy. Drains still clearly visible. Monitor and close pool if pool becomes too cloudy to view main drains. 15 - Replace ring buoy within 30 days. Grab rope starting to degrade. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2518 - digital flow meter not operable. Flow meter shall be set at 80 gpm for restriction of number of returns. .2527 - repair decking grout at deep end ladder where washed out. IFPR items verified during site visit. Facility wishing to change pump out. New pump - will require design flow (pump dialed in to) 80 gpm. Turnover cannot be met due to restrictions of the number of returns. Max flow shall not exceed 261 gpm for drain cover. True flow will be required with 10% accurate flow meter installed per mfg. instructions. Verified the following present: 1) Pentair Challenger 3 hp pump. 2) 3 skimmers and 4 wall returns. Skimmer lines with EQ line plugged/disabled on wall. 3) Pentair TR100C filter. All piping SCH80 pipe - md= 3"; sk= 2.5"; return= 3". 4) Digital flow meter not installed per mfg. instructions. Variable speed flow meter will require a 10% accurate flow meter installed per mfg. instructions. Tim Gomez and Bill Moore present during the inspection.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Log book not maintained daily for May/June/July. Missing periodic days. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. CYA recorded at 100 ppm. EHS measured 50 ppm. Ensure accurate record keeping. One reagent of DPD-2 expired and some reagents expiring in July. Replace as needed.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Safety divider rope with damaged buoys. Replace rope. .2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Step handrail loose at upper section. Tighten handrail.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Some seal/grout missing between coping and pool deck pavers at deep end ladder. Repair so impervious surface. Intent to Suspend issued.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Small leak at return line from multi-port. Repair leak. Flow meter not reading. Flow restriction at 80 gpm due to number of returns. Intent to Suspend issued. Flow meter not installed per mfg. instructions. Pump is not variable speed pump and facility is controlling flow through the flow meter with a valve. If pump changed, a 10% accurate flow meter shall be installed per mfg. instructions for pump approval. Blue White F-300 flow meter requires 5x pipe diameter on the inlet pipe and 2x pipe diameter on outlet (10" inlet and 4" outlet), if replaced.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. Partitions in restrooms go to floor with no place for drainage. Original construction. Floor drain in center restroom stall. Floors shall be built to slope to drain and drain adequately. Could not view men's restroom at time of inspection.

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Mar 9, 2026 28 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replace within 30 days with USCG approved ring buoy. Rope attached ok. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2518 - repair leak at pump .2537 - move table/chair at pool to maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool. Tim Gomez present during the inspection.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Cyanuric acid recorded as 100 ppm daily. When verified, reading at 70 gpm. Record cyanuric acid weekly. Some days missing from logs. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Leaf covering main drain screw. Moved during the inspection. Ensure cleaning as needed to keep pool floor clean and drains clearly visible.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer full of debris. Emptied during the inspection. Ensure skimmers cleaned as needed so that skimmers functioning per NSF approval.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Step handrail loose. Keep in good repair.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Table/chairs near ring buoy within 5 ft. of pool edge. Maintain 6 ft clearance around the pool in all locations. Intent to Suspend issued.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Leak at pump around casing. Repair leak. Intent to Suspend issued.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

One toilet seat loose in women's restroom. Keep fixtures in good repair. No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. Partitions in restrooms go to floor with no place for drainage. Original construction. Floor drain in center restroom stall. Floors shall be built to slope to drain and drain adequately. Could not view men's restroom at time of inspection.

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Aug 19, 2025 28 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: 22 - Label for pool address beginning to fade inside of emergency phone enclosure. Provide clearly visible label within 30 days. Will follow-up at 30 day ITS. Intent to Suspend issued for the following: .2518 - provide new skimmer basket at skimmer located nearest to emergency phone. .2537 - replace rusted screw at base of handrail at stairs. .2537 - repair/replace skimmer lid so offset not greater than 1/2". Note: Men's restroom could not be viewed at time of inspection. Tim Gomez present during the inspection. Note: EQ lines do not appear to be plugged per State requirement. New rule change that requires plug/plaster in wall and plugged in skimmer. Given 30 days to correct or permit action will be taken. Lower water level to plug to ensure no water left in the line when plugged. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable with flow not to exceed 100 gpm due to pipe sizing and filter flow restrictions.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Ensure weekly record keeping for CYA. Readings show >100 ppm. Ensure Calcium not being recorded. CYA provided with tablets. Requires weekly testing not to exceed 100 ppm.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Skimmer basket damaged in skimmer closest to emergency phone. Replace skimmer basket. Intent to Suspend issued.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Step handrail loose. Tighten. Missing escutcheon cover on both ends of the step handrails. Replace cover.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

Screw at base of handrail rusted. Provide stainless steel screw. Intent to Suspend issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Damage to skimmer lid at skimmer by handicap lift. Offset >1/2". Repair/replace skimmer lid so offset not greater than 1/2". Intent to Suspend issued. Trash can within 6 ft. of pool edge. Moved during the inspection.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter not reading upon arrival. Operator repaired during the inspection - reading permit restriction at 100 gpm.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. No floor drain restrooms. Provide floor drain. Original construction. Could not view men's restroom at time of inspection.

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Mar 18, 2025 28 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: Address starting to fade on pool emergency phone signage. Provide new address within 30 days. Intent to Suspend issued for the following: .2535 - provide thiosulfate and total alkalinity reagents .2518 - replace skimmer basket in shallow end .2517 - provide screw in step handrail to secure - secure handrail/tighten .2423 - repair 8 ft. depth marker so legible .2537 - secure light to wall to eliminate finger entrapment potential .2537 - repair cracked coping Polymeric sand required repair prior to 2025 operating permit. Deck must be impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool edge. Tim Gomez present during the inspection.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Logs not maintained on 3/17. Maintain chlorine, pH and main drain checks daily. Total alkalinity and thiosulfate reagents expired. Replace expired reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer basket damaged. Basket was stuck in skimmer upon arrival. Ensure skimmer baskets are removed daily for cleaning. Replace basket. Intent to Suspend issued.

#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4

8 ft. depth marker on deck upside down. Repair/adjust depth marker so legible while standing on deck. Intent to Suspend issued.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Screw missing from bottom of step handrail/step handrail loose. Replace screw and tighten handrail. Intent to Suspend issued.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

Light not flush to wall in shallow end. Light shall be flush to wall so not to present a location for finger entrapment. Intent to Suspend issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Coping cracked to right of deep end skimmer. Repair coping. Intent to Suspend issued. Pavers no longer sealed within 6 ft. of pool edge. Reseal prior to 2025 operating permit - May 31st 2025. Permit will not be issued if not complete.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

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Aug 26, 2024 24 demerits · 7 violations

Inspector comments: Tim Gomez present during the inspection. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2528 - repair post at handicap ramp gate so secure .2518 - repair flow meter so operable reading 100 gpm or less A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of ITS items. Permit will be suspended if not complete.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Water line tile with build-up on tiles and on depth markers. Keep water line tile clean and in good repair.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Bolt/screw missing from bottom of step handrail at anchor. Replace screw. Step handrail loose. Tighten with replacement of escutcheon bolt.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Post at ramp gate loose and not secure to ground. Secure post so that barrier is secure. Intent to Suspend issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Pavers no longer sealed within 6 ft. of pool edge. Reseal prior to 2025 operating permit - May 31st 2025. Permit will not be issued if not complete.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter not operable. Permit restriction could not be verified. Maintain flow at 100 gpm or less. Repair flow meter. Intent to Suspend issued.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

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Feb 13, 2024 26 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: Ring buoy has deteriorating grab rope. Replace ring buoy. Buoy rope does not need to be replaced. If buoy rope is replaced, it must measure at least 30 feet. Ring buoy replacement will be checked during visit for Intent for Suspend. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2518 Provide vent hole for skimmer lids. .2537 Repair damaged coping on pool edge. Troy Kling conducted inspection under supervision of Katie Rudisill. Tim Gomez present during inspection.

#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 no records on one day in December. Cyanuric acid was consistently recorded above 100 ppm. Cyanuric acid should be kept at 100 ppm or lower. Cyanuric acid was tested at 70 ppm during inspection. Ensure cyanuric acid is being accurately recorded on a weekly basis. Observed expired thiosulfate reagent.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed debris in bottom of pool.

#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) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Skimmer lids need a hole in the top for venting gases. New skimmer lids were cut pavers and two of the three were missing vent holes. Intent to Suspend.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Observed safety rope with floats bunched at one end.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Polymeric sand missing from some areas of pavers. Reseal within 6 feet of pool edge prior to 2024 operating season. Observed damaged coping on edge of pool by deep end. Intent to Suspend.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction.

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Jul 19, 2023 22 demerits · 7 violations

Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Monitor. Replace if worsens. Tim Gomez and Bill Moore present during the inspection.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Cyanuric not recorded weekly. Spotty checks. Ensure cyanuric acid is recorded at least weekly. Verified CYA during site visit at 90 ppm.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Step handrail loose. Tighten. Missing escutcheon cover on both ends of the step handrails. Replace cover.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Damage to skimmer lid closest to main entry. Repair/replace by next inspection. Polymeric sand missing from some areas of pavers. Reseal prior to 2024 operating season.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction.

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Feb 14, 2023 18 demerits · 6 violations

Inspector comments: 22 - Emergency phone, when dialed, rings back to front desk. Front desk operator did not answer. This has occurred multiple times over inspections. Phone located on the pool deck shall audibly ring back or answer automatically. Phone number posted and address shall match what 911 has on records. Dialing instructions shall reflect true dialing instructions. Permit will not be issued for 2023 operating season until correct. Inspection completed with Tim Gomez. PDSC form verified. Stingl switch not required. Drains > 36" apart.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Skimmer in deep end of swimming pool not operational. Pool square footage is 740 sq ft per records. Only two skimmers required per rules. Continue to monitor. If floating debris becomes an issue, pool may be required to repair. Travertine paver used as skimmer lid. Per NSF approval, skimmer lids shall be vented. Operator removed one string to skimmer to provide vent. All other skimmers had vent in place.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Divider rope with all floats pushed to one side. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Some damage to pavers throughout. All sections where damaged seem to be secure. Continue to monitor and patch/repair as needed.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. No floor drain in restrooms. Provide floor drains in restrooms. Original construction.

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Aug 25, 2022 16 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Permit Restriction - Flow must remain at 100 gpm due to filter piping and filter size restriction. Tim Gomez present during the inspection.

#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

Some damage to deck paver near/under emergency phone. Keep decking in good repair. Damage was not in public pathway and not in required deck space.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. No floor drain in restrooms. Provide floor drains in restrooms. Original construction.

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Mar 22, 2022 22 demerits · 7 violations

Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved. Observed replacement ring buoy in pump room. Given 30 days to correct. - Body hook and pole not visible on pool deck due to landscape. Cut back or eliminate landscape or move body hook so visible within 30 days. 22 - Emergency phone set up to ring back to front desk. When front desk called, no one answered and rolled over to operating service again. Repair phone by May 1 to ring back directly to pool deck. Front desk is only permitted for ring back when answered 24/7. Contact Katie for additional questions if needed. Intent to Suspend issued for CPO. Flow meter restriction at 100 gpm. Flow meter reading at 109 gpm within 10% accuracy. Tim Gomez present during the inspection.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly in January/Feb. Record weekly. No CPO on staff at time of inspection. Intent to Suspend issued. Provide CPO on staff while pool is operational at all times. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain 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

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Step handrail loose. Tighten and keep in good repair.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Lounge chair within 5 ft. of pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

No flow meter on chlorinator inlet. Original construction. If repaired/replaced, ensure flow meter installed per mfg. instructions.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction. No floor drain in restrooms. Provide floor drains in restrooms. Original construction.

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Jul 29, 2021 38 demerits · 9 violations

Inspector comments: 23 - Chlorinator without flow meter. Original construction. Install flow meter per mfg. instructions to meet NSF standard. John Snyder present during the inspection. Immediate Suspension issued for pool chlorine, emergency phone and ring buoy. Ensure flow meter set at max of 100 ppm. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit. The pool must remain closed until a return visit has been made

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm through the chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Cyanuric acid at 100 ppm which is max for CYA. Lower to below 100 ppm.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Ring buoy not accessible due to landscaping. Move to accessible location. Immediate Suspension issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Paver chipped at deep end. Secure to paver. Does not appear sharp at time of inspection.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Phone not ringing pool deck or back to front desk. Phone number posted must ring directly to pool deck or to front desk who is monitored 24 hr/day. Immediate Suspension issued.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Digital flow meter operable but exceeding permit restriction of 100 ppm. Limit flow so that flow meter reading max of 100 ppm or less. Flow must be correct for permit to be re-instated. No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restroom could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. Original construction.

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Mar 17, 2021 16 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Bill Moore present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Intent to Suspend issued for flow meter.

#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

Table at 5 ft. from pool edge. Moved during the inspection. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around swimming pool. Debris under table stand when moved. Clean deck and keep free of debris.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter not operable. Pool has TR100c filter and 2" piping. Limitation on flow for pool. Flow shall not exceed 100 gpm. Repair flow meter and ensure flow at no greater than 100 ppm. Intent to Suspend issued.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors could not be verified as shatterproof in restrooms. Stand-up mirrors included. Ensure all glass in restrooms is shatterproof glass.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bibs in restrooms with backflow prevention. Original construction.

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Jul 6, 2020 12 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy blocked by bushes. Recommend trimming bushes to ensure that ring buoy is clearly visible at all times. Leverne Bellamy present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Immediate Suspension issued. Once permit suspension items are corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to reopen the pool. The pool shall remain closed until a return visit is made.

#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6

Main drains not clearly visible. Could not view due to cloudiness of the pool. Main drains must be clearly visible. Immediate Suspension issued.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Divider rope with all floats pushed to one side. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Mirrors in restrooms could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors in restrooms shall be shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib within 50 ft. of pool restrooms.

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Feb 12, 2020 10 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for sinage. Call Chris Sells when sign has been replaced and flow meter has been repaired/replaced at 704 576 8678. Permit will be suspended in 30 days if items are not corrected. Verified PDSC information.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Observed ladder missing anti slip tread. .2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.

#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4

.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed sign including "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty", "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision.", "Adults should not swim alone." missing from pool deck. CPO stated it was damaged and new sign has been ordered. Intent to Suspend.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non-operational. Repair/replace flow meter. Intent to suspend.

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Jul 15, 2019 12 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 5 - Some staining inside test tube for test kit. Recommend providing new test kit to ensure cyanuric acid can be recorded accurately. 15 - Shrubbery blocking ring buoy. Recommend moving ring buoy or trimming back shrubs to ensure ring buoy is easily accessible. Glass on tables on pool deck. No glass on pool deck. Ensure glass is shatterproof or tempered glass. Pool is not permitted for night swimming.

#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Skimmer in deep end of swimming pool not operational with floating residue on water inside skimmer. Keep skimmers free of build-up. Pool square footage is 740 gpm per records. Only two skimmers required per rules. Digital flow meter reading <90 gpm. Based on true flue, only two skimmers required. Continue to monitor. If floating debris issue, pool may be required to repair.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Floats on divider rope pushed to one side of pool. Provide uniform spacing on floats.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Step handrail loose. Keep in good repair.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirrors in restrooms do not appear shatterproof. No markings. Ensure mirrors are shatterproof or equipped with backing tape to make shatterproof.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. No hose bib in restrooms.

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Jan 15, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information. Emergency phone not functioniong. Sign posted stating phone available at front desk. Adderess and phone number posted. Contact Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 when phone is repaired. Intent to suspend issued. Intent items must be repaired within 30 days or permit for pool will be suspended.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Observed skimmer baskets full of debris. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Observed gate not self closing near parking deck. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Emergency phone not functioning. Sign posted stating phone available at front desk. Address and phone number posted. .2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.

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Jul 23, 2018 26 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: Rope for ring buoy starting to fray. Repair with 30 ft rope within 30 days. Will verify on return visit for Intent to Suspend items. Intent to Suspend issued for loose ladder, skimmer weir, plugging of equalizer lines, gap at gate >1/2", safety rope floats, metal lids on deck and maintaining a CPO. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of intent to suspend items.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

CPO not on duty during time of inspection. Facility must have CPO visit property to ensure safety standards are met and chemicals maintained daily. Provide CPO at property at least daily or provide means to provide CPO to property daily. Intent to Suspend issued.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some minor debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor clean. Debris did not affect suction for main drains or clarity.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer missing weir. Replace weir. Intent to Suspend issued. Skimmers missing plug in skimmer equalizer line. Could not verify if capped on underside. Observed debris inside skimmer line. Plug per State instructions to eliminate debris and water left in line. Plastered currently on wall. Provide permanent plug in skimmer equalizer line under basket. Intent to Suspend issued.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Safety rope with buoys all located one side of rope. Buoys shall be located no greater than 5 ft. apart. Intent to Suspend issued.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

One ladder loose. Operator tried to repair onsite but could not. Repair ladder to ensure secure. Intent to Suspend issued. Damage to plate at bottom of handrail at steps. Keep ladders and handrails in good repair.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Gate closest to parking deck missing piece on outside. Spacing between gate and post >1". Maintain no greater than 1/2" within 18" of push bar. Intent to Suspend issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Metal lids on deck loose. Deck must be kept in good repair and be maintained structurally sound. Intent to Suspend issued.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

One toilet in men's restroom leaking. Repair toilet.

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Feb 15, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 13 - General Comment: Chipping paint on contrasting color band on step. Pool is being replastered in March. Repair during plaster work. Assure that new contrasting color band is contrasting. Light blue coloring currently is not clearly visible. If painting color band, assure at least 2" thick to edge of step. If providing tile, provide at least 2"x2" tiling no greater than 1" from edge of steps and walls. Must be repaired by next visit. 15 - General Comment - Ring buoy rope starting to degrade. Replace ring buoy. Operator ordered during inspection. 27 - General Comment - Standing water on bottom of backwash pit. Cut pipe to eliminate standing water. Intent to suspend issued for repair to depth marker at 8 ft.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping paint on pool walls and pool floor. Keep in good repair. Some missing tile on pool walls. Replace where needed. Some debris on pool floor. Keep clean. Build-up on tiling and depth markers on pool walls. Keep clean and clearly visible. Note: Pool is being replastered in March.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer of three without suction. No chemistry or clarity issues with the pool during time of inspection and no past issues. If pool begins to have clarity or chemistry issues, repair will be required. Keep all skimmers functional.

#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4

One depth marker popped up. Provide secure to deck. Intent to Suspend issued.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

One ladder loose. Corrected during inspection.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Some furniture less than 6 ft to pool edge. Corrected during the inspection.

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Sep 25, 2017 34 demerits · 9 violations

Inspector comments: 27 - General Comment - Standing water in backwash pit. Drain pipe shall be flush to eliminate standing water. Intent to Suspend issued for gate, flow meter, and decking.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Missing one day from records. Maintain chlorine, pH, main drain check daily.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping paint on pool floors, walls, and contrasting color band. Keep in good repair. No hazard to public with what observed. Some tiles missing from pool wall. Replace pool tiles. Some build-up on depth markers and tiles. Keep clean.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer missing weir. Replace weir at shallow end. Observed skimmer at deep end with opening around casing at top of skimmer. No overflow grate.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

One ladder handrail loose and step handrail loose. Keep in good repair and tighten where needed.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Ring buoy rope tangled so not easily accessible. Corrected during inspection. General Comment - Grab rope starting to deteriorate. Replace by next inspection.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One gate not self-closing. Repair to self-close. Intent to Suspend issued.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Some openings on pool deck with offsets or openings >1/2" in several locations including next to deep end at paver and also at skimmer 5 ft. Repair decking where needed. Intent to Suspend issued.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter not clearly visible. Replace so operating properly. Intent to Suspend issued.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Pump room left unlocked. Keep locked when not in use.

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Feb 8, 2017 16 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 29 - General Comment: No hose bib in restrooms and mirror not shatterproof. Provide hose bib within 50 ft of restroom and shatterproof/tempered glass. Restrooms not required since pool is located at a hotel.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping on pool walls and debris on pool floor. Keep clean and in good repair. Some tile missing from pool walls. Replace where needed.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer without weir. Replace weir.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

One ladder handrail loose. Keep tight.

#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4

Chipped paint on contrasting color band. Still constrasting due to black paint underneath. Repaint as needed to provide 2" contrasting color band on steps to edge of step.

#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2

Backwash pit holding water. Cut piping to eliminate holding water.

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Sep 28, 2016 32 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: 6 - General Coment: Missing sump information from submitted PDSC form. Approved by Tim Dutcher. Provide within 30 dayas for approval. 13 - General Comment: Small amount of chipping paint on contrasting color band. Repaint 2" contrasting color band to edge of step. 29 - General Comment: No hose bib in restrooms. Restrooms not required. Immediate Suspension issued for phone.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Acid not recorded weekly for September. Record weekly.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping paint on pool floor and pool walls. Keep in good repair.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer without weir. Replace weir.

#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4

Depth marker at 8 ft loose. Repair to pool deck.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One door not self-latching, self-closing. Repair door to self-close. Meshing at gates not 1/2" x 1/2". No openings greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Pool furniture 4 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance around pool.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Emergency phone not operating. Not connecting to 911. Immediate Suspension issued.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Pump room not locked. Kep locked. Backwash pit holding water. Cut piping flush to eliminate standing water.

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Jun 15, 2016 28 demerits · 8 violations

Inspector comments: Once drain cover replaced and updated PDSC form submitted, please call for a return visit. Pentair Challenger CHII-NI-3FE Recalled Main Drain Cover 3 Waterway 640-82xx equalizer line covers

#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6

Main drain cover recalled cover. Has WAV12xxx installed. PDSC form submitted is incorrect. Paperwork indicates a 1216xxx. Replace cover with approved cover and resubmit paperwork.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping paint on pool walls. Keep in good repair.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Equalizer line cover not flush to wall. Provide no greater than 1/2" between wall and cover.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Deep end ladder loose. Keep in good repair.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Observed pushbar exit measuring 52" from ground to bottom of pushbar at lobby entrance. Raise to 54" measured from ground. Observed meshing on fence greater than 1/2" x 1/2". Provide no openings greater than 1/2" within 18" of gate latch mechanism. Additional clarification from the State has resulted in changes to how current code is enforced from previous inspections.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Pool furniture 5 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance.

#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2

Drain in backwash pit not cut flush. Cut flush to pit floor to eliminate holding water.

#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2

No backflow prevention on hose bib in pump room. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.

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Sep 3, 2015 18 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 22 - General Coment - 911 indicated that inspector was very hard to hear. Corrected during the inspection. Phone was adjusted. Monitor phone to assure that it does not worsen. Intent to Suspend issued for vacuum line plug and pool signage.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some chipping paint on pool floor and walls. Keep in good repair. Some missing tiles and tiles with build-up on pool wall. Keep in good repair.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One skimmer without weir. Replace weir.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

Vacuum line without plug. Provide plug. Intent to Suspend issued.

#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4

Signage missing from pool deck. Provide No Pets and No glass signage on pool deck. No size requirement. Also provide shower signage visible on pool deck. Intent to Suspend issued.

#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2

Backwash pit drain not cut flush. Cut flush to eliminate standing water.

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Feb 5, 2015 24 demerits · 7 violations

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Alkalinity and acid not recorded. Record weekly.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Rope at 43 ft. Corrected to 30 ft.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One gate not self-closing. Corrected.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Pool furniture 5 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Pump room unlocked. Keep locked.

#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2

Shower sign not posted. Post visible on pool deck.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

One toilet not operational in men's. Keep operational.

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Sep 18, 2014 20 demerits · 6 violations

Inspector comments: PDSC form not up to date. New drain cover installed. Resubmit PDSC form with current information for approval. Equalizer line covers with 5 year expiration. Replace when expired and resubmit PDSC form. Installed 2010.

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Some tile mising on pool wall and pool floor with debris. Replace tile and keep clean.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

One of three skimmers not operating. Keep operational. VGB compliant with only 2 skimmers. Keep skimmers clean.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Ring buoy rope ziptied so not accessible. Corrected during inspection.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Pump room left unlocked. Keep locked.

#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2

No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.

#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2

No hose bib in restrooms. provide hose bib within 50 ft of restroom.

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Permits at this address

Other permits for this place

Same name, separate permit (for example a pool, kitchen or lunchroom). Each is scored on its own.

A98
Fairfield Inn and Suites Charlotte Uptown
Lodging · May 2014 – Oct 2025 · 12 inspections

Other businesses at this address

A99
Q Tavern
Restaurant · Aug 2013 – Aug 2026 · 39 inspections

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES” or State ID 2060530308). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.