28demerits
CENTRAL POINTE
4933 CENTRAL AVENUE, Charlotte, NC 28205
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530321
Latest result28 demerits
Last inspectedAug 27, 2026
Inspections on record21
On record sinceMay 26, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 26, 2015Lower is betterAug 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 27, 2026 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Miguel Gonzalez Moya present.
Permit suspended for items listed below. Once these are corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
1. Chlorine at 0.2ppm. Maintain at 1.0ppm or higher.
2. The pH at 6.8. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8.
Items below are intent to suspend items. Correct these items or the health department will issue an intent to suspend the pool permit within 30 days.
1. Door from conference center to pool deck not self-closing or self-latching. This door also has a hand turned dead bolt. Replace hand turned deadbolt with keyed deadbolt so it is no longer easily accessible.
Note- observed body hook screws rusted and threaded portion of screw facing in towards body hook. Recommend rotating screws 180 degrees so long threaded portion does not injure someone.
Permit conditions- Flow meter must remain operable with flow at 93 GPM to 104 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of the 2 inch pipe. Flow greater than 119 GPM is a suction hazard for the drain covers.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Observed the chlorine at 0.2ppm. Permit suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8. Permit suspended.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one ladder missing rubber end cap in pool. Repair/replace.
#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 2 missing return fittings at deep end of pool. Replace.
#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 door leading from conference area to pool deck not self-closing or self-latching. This door also has a locking deadbolt that can be rotated by hand on the inside of the building. EHS is requesting this be replaced with a keyed deadbolt so it is not easily accessible. The alternative would be to ensure the door is self-closing and self-latching.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed only an air break, no air gap present.
Mar 18, 2026 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable with flow at 93 gpm to 104 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the 2" pipe. Flow greater than 119 gpm is Suction Hazard for drain covers. Filtration Main Drains Expire - 5/9/2030. Feature Main Drains Expire - 4/15-2030. Note: Grill and seating area not pool barrier. Pool barrier around exterior of grill and pergola.
Main drain covers expire 5/9/2030
equalizer line covers expire 4/15/2030
Pool is not approved for night swimming.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder to be loose and need to be repaired. Correct the ladder.
#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 underwater light fitting to be unsecured. Observed vacuum line fitting to be missing with the suction off. The vacuum line cover needs to be replaced. 30 day I.T.S. Issued. Deadline for correction is 4/17/2026. Failure to correct the issue may result in closure of the pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed door to the pool deck that is usually kept locked and alarmed to be unlocked with the alarm not working. Door was locked and the alarm will be reactivated. -CDI.
Observed fence to be not built to current specifications. Pool built in 1972.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap for the backwash line.
Dec 29, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable with flow at 93 gpm to 104 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the 2" pipe. Flow greater than 119 gpm is Suction Hazard for drain covers. Filtration Main Drains Expire - 5/9/2030. Feature Main Drains Expire - 4/15-2030. Note: Grill and seating area not pool barrier. Pool barrier around exterior of grill and pergola.
Main drain covers expire 5/9/2030
equalizer line covers expire 4/15/2030
Pool is not approved for night swimming.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy to be tangled with throw rope. Item was untangled and rope corrected. Proper rope length for this pool is 50 feet. -CDI
May 29, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
NEW PDSC FORM INFORMATION WAS VERIFIED DURING THE INSPECTION.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE WITH FLOW 93 GPM TO 104 GPM TO MEET TURNOVER AND FLOW RESTRICTION OF THE 2” PIPE. FLOW GREATER THAN 119 GPM IS SUCTION HAZARD FOR DRAIN COVERS.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/9/30
EQ LINE COVERS EXPIRE 4/15/30
#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 throw rope to be 49 feet long. Rope must be 50 feet long. Rope was corrected by changing the knot to take up less rope in the knot itself. -CDI.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
No air gap in backwash line. Observed backwash process to flood the pump room. This should not occur. Correct the backwash drain to handle the flow of the backwash process. This type of correction may require plumbing work and plumbing permits/plumbing inspections.
Aug 27, 2024 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure that glass is not being brought into the pool. Observed several crown cap bottle caps around the deck and glass bottles in the trash can.
Correct the pool rules sign to read that the pool is open “dawn to dusk” as was previously written. Pool does not currently have a night swimming approval.
Pool has two Paramount SDX2 main drain covers and three Aquastar A8R equalizer line covers. These all expire in June of 2025. They must be replaced with covers that are approved for the required flow rates and the PDSC paperwork submitted and approved by the Health Department prior to expiration. Be aware that flow rates for the covers may be changed by the manufacturer. Be sure the covers used match the required flow rates.
Observed the pump motor to be set to 3150 RPM. It must remain at 3110 RPM due to the flow restrictions of the system. It was corrected. Ensure it stays set at 3110 RPM as required.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed pool interior light to be slightly pulled away from the wall of the pool. Repair this before it becomes worse.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Observed throw rope to be 55 feet long. Corrected to 50 foot length as required for this pool. Observed ring buoy to be getting worn and damaged. A replacement has been order. Swap out the new buoy when it arrives and keep the rope length 50 feet long from the attachment point. -CDI
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool. Observed shower sign to be blocked from view on much of the deck due to the new pergola blocking the sight line. Provide another shower sign were it can be clearly seen.
May 9, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION.
OBSERVED PUMP MOTOR SET AT 3150 RPM. PUMP MOTOR IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN AT 3110 RPM.
NO OTHER VIOLATIONS NOTED.
NEW FENCE SECTION AT GRILL AREA DOES NOT MEET CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL FENCE AND GATE. IT DOES NOT COUNT AS POOL FENCING. THE GRILL AND SEATING AREA ARE PART OF THE POOL DECK AND THE POOL RULES APPLY TO THAT AREA.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 3, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure that pump is kept at 3110 RPM as required.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 3 skimmers total. No permit action taken.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope to be less than 1/4 inch diameter. A new rope was found that was 1/4 inch thick and was attached at 50 foot length as required. -C.D.I.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
No air gap in backwash line.
Feb 23, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED SOME WEAR/DAMAGE SPOTS ON THE DECK. ENSURE THESE ARE REPAIRED BEFORE THEY BECOME A VIOLATION ISSUE.
OBSERVED PUMP TO BE SET AT 3150 RPM. PUMP MUST BE AT 3110 RPM DUE TO FLOW RESTRICTION. PUMP WAS CORRECTED. KEEP PUMP SET AT 3110.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
OBSERVED LADDER TO HAVE A MISSING RUBBER FOOT. REPLACE THE FOOT.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT THE BACKWASH LINE.
Apr 19, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CPO AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND WILL BE NEW PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PRINT ON HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
PERMIT STICKER WILL BE MAILED.
OBSERVED POOL PUMP TO BE AT 3150RPM INSTEAD OF 3110RPM AS REQUIRED. POOL PUMP SETTING WAS CORRECTED.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not to current specification. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap in backwash line.
Oct 6, 2021 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.0. pH was corrected to 7.8 -CDI
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed 54ft. rope. Corrected to 50ft. as required for this pool. CDI.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not to current specification. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap in backwash line.
May 28, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
C. ELMORE VERIFIED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
NEW PUMP PENTAIR INTELLIFLOW VSF 011056, 3HP, LOCKED AT 3110RPM
2 INCH LINES AT MAIN DRAIN, RETURNS AND SKIMMERS
2 PARAMOUNT SDX2 MAIN DRAIN COVERS
3 AQUASTAR A8R101 EQ COVERS
1 PENTAIR TR140 FILTER
11 POOL RETURNS.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not to current specification. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap in backwash line.
Sep 24, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool drain line was constructed to lead into floor without an air gap. No other violations noted.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at drain line.
Jun 30, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE SO THAT IT CAN BE PRINTED OUT BY THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT. IT MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND POSTED WHERE IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE POOL DECK AREA.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION. STICKER ISSUED.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed backwash line to have no air gap.
Oct 15, 2019 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued Intent to suspend for #17
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing endcap. Replace.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pitting and chunks of loose concrete on deck. Repair. Intent to suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed clutter in pump room and non pool items in pump room. Eliminate storage of nonpool items in pump room.
Apr 24, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Status changed to A Status in order to change to E status.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 24, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming is permitted.
#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 cleaning needed to the floors of the pool. Have cleaned.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed ladder in need of tightening. Have tightened.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Observed emergency phone not working. Permit has been suspended until repaired.
Aug 16, 2018 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Doors onto the pool deck were locked. Ensure that they are self-closing/self-latching or that they are audibly alarmed such that they will alert staff upon opening.
It is strongly recommended that the back-up chlorination feeder be re-attached to the sytem in case there is ever trouble with the salt system.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed records being kept but Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid were not being properly recorded. These two items must be checked and recorded 1 time a week. Cyanuric Acid cannot be higher than 100ppm.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 weirs out of 3 skimmers missing. 1 skimmer was in the weir backwards. Replace and correct weirs.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed overflow grate to be broken. Replace the overflow grate.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed the throw rope to be 47ft. long. 50ft. long rope is required for this pool. Correct the rope to the 50ft. length. Immediate Suspension issued, pool is closed to swimming until the correction is made.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 phone non-functional. Phone must work properly and be able to reach local 911 service. The local 911 service must have the proper call-back number for the box and the proper address for the pool. The call-back number must function to call back the box. Immediate Suspension issued, pool is closed to swimming until the correction is made.
Apr 30, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535 Maintain pool disinfectant and required levels 1.0-2.0; Observed pool disinfectant at 0ppm Chlorine. IS issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518, .2537 Maintain skimmer systems clean and in good repair; Observed wier damaged/missing in skimmer box.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513 Properly backwash through air gap; Observed backwash pipe with no air gap.
May 18, 2017 12 demerits · 4 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed two skimmers with floating debris present. Cleaned by staff during inspection
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one eyeball inlet installed backwards, with the "eye" part facing the wrong direction. Rectified by employee during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on the chemical room floor. Non-waterpoof chemical bags are stored off of the floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Pool air gap is provided by a movable rock, provide a more permanent means of an air gap.
Jun 2, 2016 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Lobby door must be kept locked at all times or be provided with an alarm upon opening.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be 6.8 or lower. pH must be 7.2-7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 skimmers out of 3 missing weirs. Replace the weirs.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope on buoy to be 46ft. 50ft. rope length is required.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Observed pool light housing to be missing entirely. This presents a physical hazard.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed salt system to be flashing "LO SALT" and back-up cl2 feeder disconnected. Observed cl2 tablets in skimmer baskets. This is not allowed as this situation presents a hazard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pump and filter to be turned off at the time of arrival. Pump system must work properly.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no backwash line air gap.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed hose bibb in need of backflow preventer.
May 26, 2015 28 demerits · details not yet loaded
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