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HILTON HOTEL
8629 J M KEYNES DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530373
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceNov 1, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Nov 1, 2016Lower is betterApr 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 2, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection. Permit application and fee has not been submitted to this department. Please submit application and fee to avoind permit suspension. Call 980-314-1620 to pay permit. Please call James Bjorneboe at 704-507-6820 with any questions.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 9, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Consider replacing dialing instructions sign for emergency phone. Sign is beginning to fade.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom being used as storage. Eliminate storage in bathroom and keep bathroom open when pool is in use.
Mar 10, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for incorrect signage posted on pool deck. Provide correct signage. Once corrected, please call James Bjorneboe at 704-576-2335 to schedule re-visit.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one ladder missing tread on bottom rung. Replace.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed “Warning no lifeguard on duty” sign in lettering less that 4”. Also observed “Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision” and “Adults should not swim alone in lettering less that one inch. Provide correct signs with exact verbiage.
.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.
May 2, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 ladder missing bottom rung. Replace missing rung.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope excessively tangled. Corrected onsite. Keep throw rope in good working conditions at all times.
Mar 27, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for gate not self-closing/ self -latching
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope knotted. Corrected onsite.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate on back side of pool not self-closing/ self- latching. Intent to suspend item.
Oct 27, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed door to bathroom locked. Keep bathroom door unlocked when pool is operating. Corrected onsite.
Mar 15, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.8. Adjusted to 7.2 onsite.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed restroom door locked. Keep restroom door open when pool is open for use.
Oct 21, 2021 32 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Mike Buckley present during the inspection.
Immediate Suspension issued for pool pH and chlorine pucks in skimmer baskets. Once pool pH at 7.2 to 7.8 and pool chlorinated through the chlorinator, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to re-open the swimming pool.
Pool Closed signs posted.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Algae on pool walls and etching on pool plaster. Keep floors/walls clean and in good repair. Continue to monitor algae and treat as needed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets with some damage. Still operable. Continue to monitor and replace as needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Stair gate sticking on handrails outside of the barrier. Repair gate to self-close, self-latch. Sticks when partially opened.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture < 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the swimming pool in all locations.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
No flow meter on chlorinator. Original construction. Install flow meter on inlet line to chlorinator per NSF approval.
Chlorine pucks in the skimmer baskets. Removed during the inspection. Considered an imminent hazard. Pool must be chlorinated through an approved chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Restrooms locked with no key for patrons. Operator stated restrooms were being kept locked due to homeless. Restrooms shall remain accessible at all times the pool is open to the public.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No check valve visible on fill line to pool. Hose bib without backflow prevention device. Ensure water is from approved source. Provide backflow prevention per .2512. Original construction.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Pool restroom without floor drain/hose bib. Original construction. Restrooms shall be equipped with floor drain and hose bib.
Apr 19, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection. Local permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 5, 2020 36 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, chemical reagents, replace weir, repair flow meter, repair leak at filter and pump, lighting verification and repair gate to self-close, self-latch.
Michael Buckley present during inspeciton. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some days missing from log book. Maintain daily record keeping of chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly alkalinity and cyanuric acid checks. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some expired reagents and no pH indicator reagent. Replace 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 of two skimmers with debris. Emptied during inspection.
One skimmer missing weir nearest to ring buoy. Replace weir. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder with ladder rung 7" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" from ladder rung to wall.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled. Corrected during the inspection. Keep accessible at all times in case of emergency.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not self-closing, self-latching. Repair gate to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to coping where coating has cracked. Continue to monitor and repair if worsens.
Some pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around swimming pool.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lights on pool deck could not be verified. Provide photograph documentation of sufficient lighting for night swimming approval. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational. Intent to Suspend issued.
Filter leaking and leak at pump. Repair leaks. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leaks at equipment. Keep pump room floor dry.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in restrooms. Original construction. Provide hose bib and floor drains.
May 8, 2020 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Local permit issued. Night swimming visit will take place the week of 5/18/2020.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate on pool deck not self closing, self latching. Corrected on site.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed pool rules sign missing. Corrected onsite.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
Nov 5, 2019 38 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine and for pool phone. Once corrected, please contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return inspection. Pool shall remain closed until a return visit has been made.
Note - Main drains for pool expire in December 2020. Pool equalizers expire in May of 2020 and will require replacement prior to 2020 operating permit. Current covers are 6HPxxx. The new model of the 6HPxxx, 6HPHAxxx, has a lower flow rating at 92 gpm and will not be approved as a cover replacement for the current covers. The covers must be able to handle the maximum flow of the pump at 118 gpm.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool Chlorine at 0.2 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No log books and test kit reagents expired. Provide daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly akalinity and acid readings. Replace test kit reagents.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea build-up on pool walls. Keep clean and in good repair.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rung 7" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" from pool wall to ladder rung.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate with >1/2" within 18" of push bar at connection to fencing and also wall. Meshing greater than 1/2". Maintain no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
Door to stairwell without latching mechanism. Repair to self-close, self-latch or self-close with audible alarm.
Horizontals on fencing that connects into pool barrier wall provides footholds. Eliminate footholds. Fence pre-2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain at least 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 has no address populating when called. Phone number listed dials back to entering a mailbox number. 911 must have correct address and phone number. Must match what is posted. Immediate Suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Over the rim fill spout protrudes >2" over edge of deck into pool. Repair to 2" or less extension past the pool coping edge.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Pool restroom without hose bib or floor drain. Original construction. Provide floor drain and hose bib in pool restrooms.
Apr 11, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
LIGHTING INSPECTION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ALLOWING 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.
observed floating debris in skimmers.
CDI- removed floating debris.
#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.
Rope length in excess of 30'
CDI- rope adjusted to 30'
Nov 8, 2018 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Cyanuric acid at 100ppm all summer and fall. This is the state maximum. Tested today at 100ppm. Recommend maintaining lower levels of cyanuric acid.
Emergency phone pulls from one of 3 lines. Provide emergency phone on dedicated line.
Emergency phone signage faded and difficult to read from a distance. Recommend replacing.
Coping and some tiles on pool deck cracked. Recommend fixing cracks and replacing cracked tiles.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Ladder loose. Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy damaged, outer rope snapped. Replaced with US Coast Guard approved ring buoy.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter stuck. Keep flow meter operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Small leak at the pump. Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(j) No soap in the restroom. Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Apr 16, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *The State pool permit is suspended. Immediate Suspension items must be corrected and verified by your inspector before a new 2018 operating permit will be issued. Your pool may not operate until the Immediate Suspension items have been corrected.
*Swimming Pool is requesting night swimming. Pool lighting must be verified by inspector prior to night swimming in 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
observed floating debris in skimmers. CDI
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Chlorine feeder is inoperable due to damage. CPO will replace chlorine feeder.
Permit is immediately suspended. (C.Sells)
Hand feeding chlorine into pool is prohibited.
*The State pool permit is suspended. Immediate Suspension items must be corrected and verified by your inspector before a new 2018 operating permit will be issued. Your pool may not operate until the Immediate Suspension items have been corrected
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
Pool deck restroom mirror is not shatterproof.
Nov 16, 2017 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15) Outer rope on ring buoy starting to fray. Recommend replacing.
21) Pool open at night. Underwater light on a photosensor. Ensure underwater light turns on at night.
22) 911 had difficulty hearing me. Recommend checking the phone and phone lines.
Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection when issues are corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drains not being checked every day. Cyanuric Acid at 100ppm for the summer.
Check daily Cl, pH, main drains and at least weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid.
Maintain Cyanuric Acid at no more than 100ppm.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Screw on one of the main drain covers rusted. Install with stainless steel screws per manufacturer's instructions. - Immediate suspension item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Lettering on "WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY SIGNAGE TOO SMALL". Provide in at least 4 inch lettering "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY". - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
May 25, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter to be stuck. Repair flow meter.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom hot water to be 112F. Hot water shall be no hotter than 110F for pool bathroom fixtures.
Nov 1, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HILTON HOTEL” or State ID 2060530373). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.