2demerits
UNC CHARLOTTE
8911 UNIVERSITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28223
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530338
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedOct 20, 2026
Inspections on record23
On record sinceFeb 19, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 19, 2016Lower is betterOct 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 20, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Steffan Moody.
Paddock drain covers more than 10 years old. Requires annual certification that covers have been visually inspected. Prior to 2027 pool permit being issued, will need to visually inspect the drain covers and email a copy of the inspection to the Health Department.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder by door to outside loose, missing an endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Feb 25, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Emergency phone speaker not working well. Replace/repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck surface flaking/damaged at coping in several areas. Repair.
Keep deck in good repair
Nov 12, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Recommend inserting bolts into body hooks. Hooks are crimped on.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors on bottom level able to be propped open by closer. Intent item
Observed doors on bottom level getting caught on threshold. Intent item
Observed door on pool deck proper open, corrected during inspection.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Apr 10, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Provide documentation of screw change for paddock covers.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed damaged deck at deep end.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Dec 11, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed minor tile damage near accessibility chair.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Mar 26, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 911 is local address is not populating.
Operator knew that the pool was the origin of the call.
Correct within 2 weeks.
intent to suspend for door not self closing
call Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 when corrected
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one door not self closing.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Intent to suspend issued.
Oct 3, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Carrie Randolph present during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed damaged area on pool deck around handrail for ladder at shallow end. Repair for permit next season.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Mar 27, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non compliant conditions.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 27, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Carrie, Steffan, and Mark.
Prior to 2023 permit being issued. Must install a ladder in the shallow end of the pool that meets all requirements. Current permit expires 4/30/2023.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder at shallow end mostly removed, supports caution taped off. .2521(a) Steps or ladders shall be provided every 75 ft along the shallow area perimeter.
Apr 28, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Carrie Randolph and Mark Parker.
No records for days the pool was closed. Recommend notating in log book days that the pool is closed.
Damaged ladder at the shallow end that was removed is creating a trip hazard. Recommend removing the ladder and capping the anchors if you aren't able to install a replacement ladder.
Permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder that was loose and damaged on last inspection mostly removed, supports caution taped off. .2521(a) Steps or ladders shall be provided every 75 ft along the shallow area perimeter.
Sep 22, 2021 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Carrie Randolph and Steffan Moody. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Note: Paddock 2424PCFC main drains were installed 9/1/2015. Require screws replaced every 7 years and after 10 years from installation date covers require annual inspection for damage.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Carrie Randolph is the new CPO in charge of the pools. Provide updated CPO information to our department. .2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose, one step loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One bottom egress door not self-latching. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at water heater by pump room door. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Mar 11, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Paddock drain covers require screw replacement every 7 years.
Screws required to be replaced by September 2022.
Maintain documentation of screw change on site.
Stephon present during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder rusting around top rung on shallow side near door to outside.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
Sep 30, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit to address intent to suspend item.
Observed doors to pump room alarmed as required.
Intent to suspend lifted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 28, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for doors not self closing self latching at entry doors on wall with office and for doors not alarmed at lower entrance.
Contact Chris Sells with questions or when repairs are complete.
If repairs have not been completed in 30 days the pool will be closed by the Department.
Lisa McElmurray present during inspection.
No signature due to COVID19 social distancing.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one return fitting missing collar and eyeball fitting.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors not self closing self latching at entry doors on wall with office and for doors not alarmed at lower entrance.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Jan 28, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Alexis Welch, REHSI present during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing end cap.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one return eye missing at 11ft section of pool on left side.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Nov 13, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one inlet fitting/cover missing. Replace.
Jan 30, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 inlet cover missing. Replace missing cover.
Nov 28, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 1, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 6, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2017 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Pool permit not posted. Post a copy of the pool permit in the pool area such that bathers can easily view the pool permit.
WARNING: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY SIGNS < 4" lettering. Pool is always lifeguarded.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Checked pH in two different parts of the pool. Reading of 7.0 both times. Maintain pH 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
Last few days with pH below 7.2 with no corrective actions. Operator said pool was recently acid washed to lower Total Alkalinity, was waiting for it to bounce back. PH shall be maintained between 7.2 and 7.8 when pool is open.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Removable steps with very loose handrail. This has been an ongoing issue. Recommend removing the steps or replacing with new steps.
Many of the ladders loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
One of the ladders missing the top steps. More than 12 inches between deck and uppermost installed ladder rung. Ensure that there is no more than 12 inches between steps.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing an inlet fitting. Install functional directional eyeball fitting.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some of the items stored on the pool deck too close to pool edge. Maintain at least 5 feet clear walkway around the pool and all ladders and handrails. Corrected by operator.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Provide functional underwater lights when pool is open.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pool chemicals stored in pump room. Store chemicals in chemical storage room.
Light burned out in chemical storage room. Provide lighting.
Fan tied to light switch in chemical storage room. Provide continuous mechanical ventilation for pump room and chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Faucet loose in men's restroom. Maintain fixtures in good condition.
Hot water at showers > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Dec 7, 2016 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
Water level ~ 1.5 inches below gutter. Maintain proper water level.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some ladders loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Provide functional underwater lighting when pool is in use.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One of the faucets in the men's restroom not functioning. Provide functional faucets.
Feb 19, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Sheet that operator intended to use missing information. Check daily Cl, pH, Temperature, Main Drains and at least weekly Total Alkalinity. Left copy of state pool log.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some handrails loose. Maintain secure and in good condition. Corrected. Movable stairs removed.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Main drain piping not labeled. Corrected by operator.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “UNC CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060530338). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.