2demerits
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CHARLOTTE AIRPORT
108 AIRPORT COMMONS DR, Charlotte, NC 28208
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530367
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedAug 6, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceAug 15, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 15, 2016Lower is betterAug 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 6, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Leanne Halk.
PDSC form confirmed in field.
Recommended to lower pool heater temperature so to not exceed 90 degrees F
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 63 GPM due to equalizer line Cover Flow restriction. Suction hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Store all chemicals in designated chemical storage room.
Jan 21, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed chlorine at 10+ppm. EHS recommends lowering chlorine level for bather comfort.
Bonding wire from motor was not attached. Was reattached by operator. Recommend an electrician check for bonding.
#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.
One missing weir in skimmer. Replace. Shown to operator. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Two numbers present on sign for phone number. Only one for front desk is the call back number. Operator covered and will remove other number from signage. CDI
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Store all chemicals in designated chemical storage room.
Sep 30, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with new GM
Immediate suspension issued for chlorine level, pH level, and direct chlorination. Permit suspended and pool must close. Call EHS Devon when items are corrected and ready for re inspection 7049981122. EHS recommends checking chlorinator function.
EQUALIZERS COVERS EXPIRE 4/23/2026
No listed permit conditions.
Const. Date: 6/27/2016
Rope Length: 24'
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Immediate suspension item.
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public.
EHS observed chlorine pucks in skimmers. Remove and ensure chlorinator is operational. Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Pool pH at 6.8. Immediate suspension item.
#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.
Some daily readings for September missing. Ensure consistent record keeping. No permit action.
#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.
Missing weir in skimmer by entrance door. Replace. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Store all chemicals in designated chemical storage room.
Feb 19, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Jefferson Pinos. EHS recommends maintenance to the emergency phone to ensure clear communication on both sides. Pool remains open and on A status.
#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.
Missing weir and broken skimmer basket in skimmer by pump room. Operator replaced and corrected. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Emergency phone IS operational but is staticky and cuts out sometimes. EHS could hear operator and operator could hear EHS. EHS recommends taking a look at emergency phone to provide clearer connection and to be able to hear the 911 operator better. In the mean time the phone IS operational. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Store all chemicals in designated chemical storage room.
Sep 16, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Jefferson Pinos. Intent to suspend issued for damaged skimmer basket and missing weir. Call or text EHS Devon Moeller when repaired. 7049981122
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine testing at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 1.0ppm. No permit action.
#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. Some weekly readings for CA and TA missing. Ensure CA and TA are recorded weekly. No permit action.
#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.
.2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket.
Missing weir and broken skimmer basket in skimmer by door. Intent to suspend item.
#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 water on pump room floor coming from leak at chlorinator and filter.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Move chemicals to designated chemical storage room
Jan 24, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Luke Yarborough and Jefferson Pinos. EHS measured chlorine at 10 and recommends reducing level for bather comfort. Chrystal Swinger also present at inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Some expired reagants. Replace. No permit action.
#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 water on pump room floor coming from leak at chlorinator and filter.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Move chemicals to designated chemical storage room
Oct 5, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: inspection conducted with operator Jefferson. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Some expired reagants. Replace. No permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Loose ladder. Repair.
Feb 10, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with AGM Mark Gallup and operator Jefferson Pinos.
Intent to suspend the permit issued due to missing weirs. No weirs are currently installed on skimmers. Establishment has 30 days to replace weirs. Contact Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 once corrected or return visit will be conducted within 30 days. Failure to correct within 30 days will result in permit suspension.
Note: Main drain covers expire April 22, 2023. Replace drain covers and submit PDSC form for approval prior to drain cover expiration. Covers must be replaced and PDSC form must have approval prior to issuance of 2023-2024 operational permit.
#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. Both skimmers missing weirs. Replace.
Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder loose. Repair.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Emergency phone with no dial tone. Corrected - handset replaced. Phone working properly by end of inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. Observed liquid chemicals/acids stored directly above dry chemicals on storage room shelving. CDI - re-organized.
Nov 9, 2022 26 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, Jefferson Pinos and with GM, Luke Yarborough. Immediate suspension of permit issued due to improper cl levels, improper pH levels, and emergency phone incapable of directly dialing 911. Pool closed sign posted during inspection. Pool must remain closed until all items have been corrected and verified by MCPH. Once all items have been corrected, call 980-314-1620 to request a re-inspection. A $100 fee applies. Also call or text Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 once the request has been placed.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine testing at .2ppm. Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool pH at 7.0. Immediate suspension item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder at far end of pool loose.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed one of two ring buoys with incorrect rope length at 25.4 ft. Pool requires 24ft long rope. CDI - removed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Pool emergency phone does not directly call 911 but instead calls front desk. Pool phone must directly call 911. Immediate suspension item.
Jan 25, 2022 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jefferson Pinos present. No signature due to COVID.
Permit suspension issued for pH at 8.4, chlorine at 0.4, and not chlorinating pool using chlorinator. Permit placed in 'E' status. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once items are corrected so pool can be reopened.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.4 ppm.
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public.
Observed facility not using chlorinator for automatic chlorination of swimming pool due to no tablet chlorine from their supplier. Immediate suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 8.4. Immediate suspension issued.
#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 1 missing jet fitting.
Oct 4, 2021 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jefferson Pinos present. No signature due to COVID.
Permit suspended due to chlorine at 0.0ppm.
General comment: observed water somewhat cloudy. Main drains were still visible.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine level at 0.0ppm. Pool permit suspended.
#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 2 ring buoys on pool deck. One ring buoy had a rope connected at 14 feet while the other ring buoy rope was 24 feet. The correct rope length for the ring buoy at this pool is 24 feet. CDI- ring buoy with rope at 14 feet was removed from pool deck.
#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 water on pump room floor coming from leak at chlorinator and filter.
Jan 19, 2021 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mariam Perez on site.
Immediate suspension issued for chlorine tablets in skimmer basket and pH at 6.9. Correct these issues and contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to lift permit suspension.
General comment: Observed total alkalinity recordings missing for month of January (present in previous months). Ensure total alkalinity is recorded at least once weekly.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Observed chlorine tablets in skimmer basket. CDI- tablets removed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 6.9. Immediate suspension issued.
Jul 29, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jeff Pinos on-site. No signature due to COVID-19.
ITS issued for incomplete record keeping. Ensure total alkalinity (TA) and cyanuric acid (CA) are recorded at least once weekly. ITS expires on 8/27/2020.
#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 total alkalinity and cyanuric acid not being recorded weekly. ITS issued.
Feb 19, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: .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 record book with no location to record main drain safety checks or water temperature readings. Intent to suspend issued.
#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 record book with no location to record main drain safety checks or water temperature readings. Intent to suspend issued.
Nov 12, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
Pool has voluntarily closed due to not receiving an electrical permit when a new pump/motor was installed. Once an electrical permit is received, the pool can re-open.
#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 spot in log book to record pool temperature or main drain checks. CDI- new log printed that contained all necessary information.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain pool ladders in good repair. Observed pool ladder missing rubber end caps.
May 22, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be issued online at Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days. Sticker will be mailed in 1-2 weeks. Post both in the pool area.
Computer battery died while writing inspection. Unable to obtain signature.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No cyanuric acid checks. Pool is chlorinated using an erosion feeder and a salt feeder. .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 cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Maintain CYA at no more than 100ppm. Operator tested CYA at 70ppm.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Copper deposits on tiles. Maintain proper water chemistry to protect pool equipment and regularly clean pool.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Newly installed gas Hayward heater is accessible to the public. .2525(b) Heaters shall be equipped with thermostatic controls capable of assuring that the maximum operating temperature of heated public swimming pools other than spas does not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Such controls shall be accessible only to the operator. Corrected, operator electronically locked the controls.
Newly installed Pentair SF-NI-NI 1 1/2A pump does not have a spare pump basket. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping not labeled. Corrected.
Feb 8, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Adjusted to 7.2 onsite
Nov 7, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 30, 2017 30 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH > 8.4. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No total alkalinity or cyanuric acid records. Back up chlorinator using stabilzed chlorine. Check at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. - Intent to suspend item.
Missing some days. Looks like pool is not checked on CPO's day off. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, temperature and at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid - 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
Far skimmer initially with no flow. After backwashing far skimmer still had inadequate flow. Provide functional skimmers. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy with loose beckets. Replace with US Coast Guard approved ring buoy and 24 foot throw rope. - Immediate suspension item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect dialing instructions for emergency phone. Instructions state that user must dial 911 to reach 911. Only need to lift the receiver to reach 911. Change emergency phone signage to accurate reflect what must be done to reach 911. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading < 20 gpm, filter pressure guage reading 30 psi. Backwash regularly to maintain filter and proper turnover. After short backwash filter pressure guage and flow meter read closer to normal readings.
Aug 15, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 22) Emergency phone now a dedicated line. Phone numbers not posted. Corrected by operator.
Permit issued with the following conditions.
Floor in pump room must remain sloped to drain.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CHARLOTTE AIRPORT” or State ID 2060530367). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.