4demerits
DRURY INN & SUITES - CHARLOTTE SOUTH
8925 RED OAK BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530379
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedOct 6, 2026
Inspections on record21
On record sinceJan 11, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jan 11, 2017Lower is betterOct 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 6, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted with CPO Anthony.
PUMP PLACARD ON MOTOR DOES NOT MATCH PLACRD ON PUMP. HOUSING WITH CHII-NI-1.5FE - MOTOR WITH CFII-NI-1.5FE. NEXT PUMP CHANGE MUST MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER OF 75GPM DESIGN FLOW BUILT WITHOUT EQUALIZERS - CONSTRUCTION 12/1/2016 INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#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 one of the two gates unable to self-latch.
CPO corrected during inspection and EHS confirmed gate was now self-latching.
Jan 8, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with assistant general manager and CPO. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
Pump placard on motor
does not match placard on
pump. Housing with CHII-
NI-1.5FE - Motor with CFII-
NI-1.5FE. NEXT PUMP
CHANGE MUST MEET
MINIMUM TURNOVER OF
75GPM DESIGN
FLOWBUILT WITHOUT
EQUALIZERS -
CONSTRUCTION
12/1/2016 INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 of 3 weirs missing in skimmers. Replace missing weirs. No permit action.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Flow meter observed to be stuck. Operator repaired. Flow meter not registering minimum flow on scale, but flow meter is bobbing and operational. No clarity issues. No permit action.
Nov 6, 2025 20 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Ph at 7.0 . Operator corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 of 3 weirs missing in skimmers. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#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. One gate on outdoor does not self latch. Issuing ITS.
#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. Observed posted emergency phone number incorrect. Correct number posted by operator during inspection. No permit action.
Jan 8, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. Observed gate with opening greater than 1/2” within 18” of latch mechanism. Previous plexiglass broken. CDI- Plexiglass placed on openings within 18” of gate latch during inspection.
#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. Observed posted emergency phone number incorrect. Correct number posted by operator during inspection. No permit action.
Oct 10, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS inspection with maintenance employee and GM Doug Uzelac.
Electronic daily records kept onsite.
Pool remains in good standing 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
Observed 1 of 3 weirs missing in skimmers. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. No permit action.
#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. Ring buoy rope at outdoor area of pool at 27’. Corrected to 33’ during inspection. No permit action
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.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.
Pool signage had been changed and missing above warnings. Corrected during inspection by making new signs. 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.
Posted emergency phone callback number incorrect. Correct number posted by operator. No permit action.
Jan 30, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with operator Donnie Edwards and GM Doug Uzelac.
Records kept onsite electronically.
Ensure GPM of pump maintains at 75gpm for proper pool turnover.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 of 3 weirs missing in skimmers. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. No permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Missing one end cap each on two of the outside ladders. Replaced endcaps.
Jul 24, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with GM Doug Uzelac.
Flow meter indicates approximately 45gpm flow after backwash. This flow rate does not meet minimum 75gpm required for pool water turn over. Ensure flow meter operating properly and evaluate performance of existing pump.
Hayward main drain covers expire 12/1/23. Replace covers and submit pdsc for approval prior to drain cover expiration in order to avoid permit action.
Note: Automatic chemical feeder system readings not consistent with actual pool chemistry. Calibrate the feeder to ensure accuracy.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Ph at 6.8. Operator corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Inside area ladders both loose, need to be tightened. Missing one end cap on inside area ladder. Replaced during inspection.
#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. Ring buoy rope at outdoor area of pool at 34’. Corrected to 33’ during inspection.
Jan 17, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed one of two ring buoys with rope length of 20 feet. Rope length must be at least 32 feet due to width of pool. - .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Removed ring buoy with too short of rope from pool deck.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor. Observed water line tiles dirty. - .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone with faulty connection to 911. Call was dropped unexpectedly when EHS attempted to call 911. - .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Operator switched out phone.
Oct 12, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed small amount of green residue collecting on coping in outside area on left side of pool near the wall.
Keep deck clean
Observed one return eyeball fitting missing, corrected during inspection.
Keep fittings in good repair.
GM Doug present during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 4, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 30, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Outside ladder missing 1 end cap. Replace.
.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
Ring buoy rope measured at 30 feet. Corrected to 33 feet on site.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels provided in restroom. Provide paper towels in restroom.
Jan 13, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed two ladders missing end caps. Replae missing endcaps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Nov 19, 2020 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: GC - PDSC forms verified.
Inspection conducted with Stacie Rhea.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521. Tighten loose handrails and ladders.
#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. Ring buoy rope with length exceeding 33ft - tangled and knotted around buoy. CDI - rope untangled and limited to required 33ft during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck not operational. Repair or replace. ITS issued.
Mar 4, 2020 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC forms; conducted inspection with Stacie Rhea.
#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 daily records without daily main drain checklist. CDI - CPO added main drain list manually to daily records and will add electronically moving forward.
#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 fittings around outlets on stairs missinf. Intent to Suspend.
#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 outside ring buoy >56ft. Ring buoys should be 33ft. CDI - CPO cut down rope to 33ft. Repeat violation.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 (a) Gate and barrier shall have no openings greater than 0.5 inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism. Observed hole larger than 0.5 inch in plexiglass to left of gate crash bar. Intent to Suspend.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational. Intent to Suspend.
Jan 22, 2020 10 demerits · 2 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 1 of 3 weirs missing in skimmers. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed outside throw rope at 55'. Rope must not exceed 33' in length. Corrected onsite.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Oct 30, 2019 6 demerits · 2 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 1 of 3 weirs missing from skimmers. Corrected on site
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bags of chemicals stored directly on floor. Store off of floor. Corrected on site.
Observed water on pump room floor from leaking brominator. Repair.
Jan 8, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain weekly records for total alkalinity. Observed records being kept every two weeks.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed minor amount of debris in skimmers. Corrected on site. Keep skimmers free of debris.
Aug 27, 2018 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for spare pump basket. Contact Marie Daloey at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing main drain checks. Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfecant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Operator added column for main drain check and recorded. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder loose on left side of pool. Keep tight and in good repair
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection. Keep untangled and easily accessible. Operator untangled. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and small table within 6' of pool. Maintain 6' clear walking space around pool outside. Opertaor moved. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone displaying 704-521-5007, emergency operator displaying 704-521-5006. Phone directly dials 911. Rings back to front desk which is continuously monitored. Phone on trunk line. Phone meets requirement for direct dial to 911. Operator corrected phone number on signage and is working with IT/telephone dept for routed line to lock in correct line.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Provide spare pump basket. Pentair Challenger CHII-NI-1.5FE
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when correct.
Jan 25, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC Information Verified
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no warning sign for adults should not swim alone and children supervised. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not operating, stuck.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bags of chemicals on floor.
Store bags of chemicals off floor.
Nov 7, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed bottom of pool light away from wall, screw in top of light secure. Firmly secure light
Jan 11, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
Post copy of the permit in the pool area.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone on a trunk line. Pulls from whatever phone line is available at the time of the call. Phone must be on a dedicated phone line, phone number posted must match what 911 has. Corrected by operator.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DRURY INN & SUITES - CHARLOTTE SOUTH” or State ID 2060530379). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.