14demerits
LE MERIDIEN HOTEL CHARLOTTE
555 S MCDOWELL ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530310
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 17, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceJan 7, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jan 7, 2015Lower is betterFeb 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 17, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chad Broome present.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 8.2. CDI- adjusted to 7.8.
#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 missing main drain safety checks for month of February, 2026. Observed past 3 months with adequate record keeping. No permit action taken.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
Nov 18, 2025 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with N. Wilkins of MCHD present
Observed the automatic feeder system to register the lack of flow when it cuts off, ensure that the feeder will not continue to feed chemicals if the flow stops.
Observed the motor to be a WFET-8 2 HP with the pump being a WF-6 1.5 HP pump. The PDSC form indicates a WF-8 is in place. The WF-6 flow rate is 135 GPM while the WF-8 flow rate is 146 GPM. The main drains are rated for 274 GPM. C. Elmore will seek guidance on the correction and will follow-up with the CPO.
Main Drain Covers expire 3/19/2029
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.0. The pH was corrected to 7.7 -CDI.
#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 a pool light to be pulled out and unseated from the mounting in the wall. Light was corrected. -CDI
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Observed contrasting bands to have come up off of the stairs in some places. Provide contrasting bands using a non-slip material in a contrasting color such that the band is at least 2” wide.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be knotted up so that it was 30 feet long instead of 33. Rope was corrected.
Observed body hook to be obscured behind the wooden platform on the deck where it would be hard to find in an emergency situation. It was moved to a visible
location. -CDI
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter to be stuck. Correct flow meter. Pool does not have a flow restriction, no Permit Action taken on this violation at this time.
Apr 8, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Main drain covers will expire 3/19/29
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed step contrasting bands to be peeling up from the stairs. They are not bad enough yet to give a deadline, but maintain them properly. No Permit Action
Taken.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed wet floor in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed bathroom sink to give hot water at 115F.
Nov 13, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: INSPECTION PERFORMED WITH CASEY AITCHESON OF MCHD.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.3. pH corrected to be 7.6. CDI
#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 one alkalinity reading missed. All other records appeared correct. No action taken.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Observed contrasting bands to have come up off of the stair. Provide contrasting bands using a non-slip material in a contrasting color.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed wet floor in pump room.
Jan 31, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is closed by order of the Health Department. Correct all closure items and contact C. Elmore (704-507-6814) when corrections are made. Pool may not reopen without prior verification of correction by the Health Department.
The main drain covers are Aquastar R12MF covers and they will expire on 7/12/2024. They must be replaced with proper covers and the PDSC paperwork approved by the Health Department prior to that date.
#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, if in use, and total alkalinity weekly.
Observed Total Alkalinity not being recorded properly. Keep the proper records for all log book entries.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Observed contrasting bands to have come up off of the stair. Provide contrasting bands using a non-slip material in a contrasting color.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed 911 phone to not operate properly. The phone must be able to reliably call out to local 911 and the call back number must also function. Correct the phone and ensure proper function. Immediate Suspension issued. Pool is closed by order of the Health Department.
Oct 5, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for log book records and contrasting pool stair bands. Deadline is 11/4/2023 for correction. Failure to correct issues will result in pool closure until items are resolved. Contact C. Elmore with any questions. 704-507-6814.
Main drains will expire in July 2024. Main drains must be replaced with proper drain covers rated for the flow of the system and the PDSC paperwork submitted to the Health Department and approved prior to the expiration date.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH above 7.8. Corrected to 7.8 C.D.I.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#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.
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed records not properly kept in log book. Observed large gap in September 2023. I.T.S. Issued.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
I.T.S. Issued.
Observed step contrasting band missing and damaged.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Feb 17, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below.
Observed water temperature to be 92.6 F with heater on. Heater was turned off during inspection. -C.D.I.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Observed leak wetting pump room floor. Resolve the leak.
Nov 8, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension for pH.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Intent to suspend for stair tread.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH above 7.8
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Immediate suspension items
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed step contrasting band missing and damaged.
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads.
Feb 14, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-complaint conditions.
Permit issued
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 19, 2019 48 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Unable to test that feeder shuts off when the pump shuts off. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Will check on next inspection.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Water level below the returns. Unable to clearly see main drains and parts of the steps or pool bottom. Maintain proper water levels so that pool bottom is clearly visible. Corrected by operator.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily pool maintenance activities have not been recorded. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature. Provide weekly recordings for total alkalinity weekly. - 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
Water below the gutter weirs. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Contrasting color band tape ripped and missing on one of the steps. .2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some of the deck drains clogged. Standing water on pool deck. Maintain deck free of standing water. - Intent to suspend item.
Some of the gutter covers loose. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light in deep end of the pool not properly installed. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Intent to suspend item.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
New ChemTreat automatic chlorinator installed. Ensure that feeder is NSF approved.
Feeder not installed correctly. Injects chlorine before the filter. Feeder should draw water before the filter and inject chemicals after the filter and preferably after the heater. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pressure guage on filter 50 psi. After backwash changed to 35 psi. Maintain filter and backwash regularly.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Multiple leaks in the pump room. Maintain pump room dry.
No floor drain in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping installed not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Aug 7, 2018 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Current permit not posted. Go to Meckpools.Charmeck.org to print a copy of the permit to post in the pool area.
Water levels consistently maintained at unsafe levels. Maintain water above returns so that pool bottom and main drains are clearly visible and between the bottom and the top of the grated weirs so that pool properly skims material from the top of the pool.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Water level below the pool returns. Unable to see main drains or pool bottom clearly. Corrected by operator.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records spotty. Missing some days. No recent main drain, total alkalinity, or cyanuric acid checks. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, temperature and record daily pool maintenance activities. Record at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. Maintain cyanuric acid at no more than 100 ppm. - 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
Water level below the weirs in the gutter. Maintain proper water levels. Corrected by operator.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decks with chairs and flower pots too close to pool edge. Maintain at least 5 feet clear walkway around the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump baskets missing. Provide spare pump baskets for pool filtration and jet pumps. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. Fix leak.
Some chemicals stored in general storage closet on the pool deck. Store all chemicals in approved chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
Mar 28, 2018 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Stainless steel field built sump with only two holes for screws.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0.1ppm. 15A NCAC 18A .2535 - Immediate Suspension Issued
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Total alkalinity not checked during February. 15A NCAC 18A .2535
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level below gutter line. Water being added during inspection. 15A NCAC 18A .2518
Paint on gutter wall beginning to peel. Needs to be repaired. 15A NCAC 18A .2518
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Slip resistant stripping in ladder footings needs to be repaired. 15A NCAC 18A .2517
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs within 3 feet of swimming pool. 15A NCAC 18A .2522
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Multiple leaks in equipment room. 15A NCAC 18A .2533
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash. 15A NCAC 18A .2513
Nov 8, 2017 48 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison 704-507-6824 for reinspection when issues have been corrected.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool water > 90F. Maintain at no more than 90F. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No temperature or main drain checks for November. Check at least daily Cl, pH, main drains and temperature. Check at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid if used.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Main drains with only 2 screws. Install per manufacturer's specifications. - Immediate suspension item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Provide non-slip surface for steps. Ensure that non-slip contrasting color band stays in place.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level below the grates on the overflow system. Maintain proper water level.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs and other items too close to pool. Maintain at least 5 feet clear walkway around the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Underwater lights not functioning. Provide underwater lights. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone unplugged. No dialing instructions. Provide functional emergency phone with posted dialing instructions, address, and phone number.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
Water level below gutter returns, disrupting water surface. Maintain proper water level.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in storage room on the pool deck. Room with inadequate ventilation and no lighting with other items. Store chemicals in approved location.
Multiple leaks in pump room. Fix leaks.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
Dec 5, 2016 40 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: 8) Grating on top of the overflow trough not slip resistant. Recommend making parts of the overflow system that people may step on slip resistant.
25) Provide chemical warning placard on chemical storage room.
Current pool permits not posted. Go online to Meckpools.Charmeck.org to print the current pool permit to post in the pool area.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Total alkalinity checks spotty. No total alkalinity for November. Pool using stabilized chlorine. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, temperature and at least once a week Cyanuric Acid and Total Alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Paint peeled from pool floor. Roughly 3 sq ft section missing paint. Repaint. - Intent to suspend item.
Steps are black. Pool walls and floor shall be at least a value of gray whiter than 50 percent black on an artists gray scale, or shown by reflectance testing to reflect more than 50 percent of visible light. - 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
Water level 6.5 inches below the pool gutter. Maintain proper water level. Operator added some water, still low. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing 3 1/2 ft depth marker on wall where curtained glass is. Provide Depth markers no more than 25 feet apart in 4 inch lettering. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Bright yellow contrasting color band is slippery when wet. Provide non-slip surface for contrasting color band. Ensure 2 inch wide contrasting color band contrasts with new step color. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool edge. Provide at least 5 feet of clear walkway around the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One underwater light not securely attached to the wall. Securely attache underwater light to the wall. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect dialing instructions for emergency phone. Phone automatically dials 911 when handset it picked up. Provide correct dialing instructions for emergency phone. Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. Fix leak.
Chemical storage room on pool deck without lighting. Provide lighting for chemical storage room.
Chemical storage room on pool deck without adequate ventilation. Provide forced air ventilation for chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash not discharged through an air gap. Provide air gap.
Jun 21, 2016 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED FOR SWIMMING. MAIN DRAINS MAY NOT BE AS REQUIRED BY VGB ACT. CONTACT KATIE WILSON 704-309-5494 TO VERITY.
cl2 corrected to 1.5ppm -CDI. pool allowed to remain open as correction was completed as inspector was leaving.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed cl2 to be 0.1ppm. cl2 must be 1.0ppm or greater.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed logs not kept since May18th, 2016. Proper logs must be kept every day the pool is open to swimming.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool wall peeling.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed pool stairs not to have the required 2" contracting band at the edge. Correct this.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed 1 ring buoy rope to be 35ft. long. Corrected to 33ft. as required.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet from leaks.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at back flow line.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no floor drains or hose bibb in pump room.
Nov 30, 2015 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED FOR SWIMMING
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Observed water too cloudy to be safe. I.S. Issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed cl2 to be 0.0ppm in pool. Pool must be at least 1.0ppm. I.S. Issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no records kept since September 2015. Daily and weekly checks must be made and recorded. Monthly record must be kept.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool lining chipping and bubbling up. Repair it.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed more than 25ft. between depth markers. Observed deck depth marker to say "5FT" and sidewall to say "4FT". Correct this.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw ropes to be 31ft. and 28ft. They shall both be 33ft. I.S. Issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet from leaks. Observed chemicals stored in room with no ventilation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no floor drain or hose bibb in pump room.
Jan 7, 2015 16 demerits · 5 violations
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address/phone # not posted. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at SVRS on pump. Repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry. 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 or floor drain in pump room. Provide.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LE MERIDIEN HOTEL CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060530310). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.