10demerits
LAVIE SOUTHPARK
5725 CARNEGIE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28209
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530396
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedJul 28, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceJun 13, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 13, 2017Lower is betterJul 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 28, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with PICs Jessica Washington and Lester Brown.
NOTE: CRANKS FOR WINDOWS SHOULD NOT BE IN PLACE. WINDOWS SHOULD REMAIN CLOSED.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH measuring 6.9.
CPO had residents evacuate the pool to add sodium bicarb, and EHS observed pH was measuring 7.2.
#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 all skimmers accumulating heavy debris.
CPO dumped out all skimmers.
May 14, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Lester and Jessica.
CRANKS FOR WINDOWS MUST NOT BE IN PLACE. WINDOWS SHOULD REMAIN CLOSED.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Grout is missing around “no diving” tiles and around coving in areas. Shown to operator during inspection. No permit action.
Nov 4, 2025 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Lester Brown present.
Permit condition - Crank windows must not be in place. Windows to remain closed.
Intent to suspend permit issued for the items listed below. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
1. Observed skimmer baskets sunken lower than surrounding paver tiles and creating a trip hazard. Repair so no trip hazard is present.
2. Inadequate record keeping.
Replace ring buoy within 30 days due to deterioration of beckets.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#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 records on site for months of October or November 2025. Intent to suspend permit 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(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed 2 of 5 missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed areas of pool deck around skimmer lids where greater than a 1/2” offset exists. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower non operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed 1 hand sink faucet in mens restroom non operational. Repair.
Apr 15, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jonathan Lucious present.
NOTE: Observed skimmer baskets sunken lower than surrounding paver tiles and creating a trip hazard. Repair prior to next inspection.
NOTE: Main drain coverings expire in December, 2025 and equalizer line coverings expire in November, 2025. Replace prior to expiration dates to maintain pool open.
#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 2 of 5 missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed 2 skimmers that are approximately 3/4 to 1 inch below the surrounding paver tiles. This has created a trip hazard. Repair prior to next inspection or a 30 days intent to suspend permit may be issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed 1 sink faucet and 1 toilet in men’s restroom non operational.
Aug 22, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jonathan Lucious present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for inadequate record keeping for July and August 2024. Correct or the permit may be suspended.
Ensure bay windows that surround pool deck on ground level are only capable of opening 4 inches or less.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.0ppm. CPO indicated no tablets were in feeder. CDI- feeder was filled and within approximately 1 hour the chlorine was reading at 1.0ppm.
#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 records kept for 2nd half of July and all of August, 2024. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#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 2 out of 5 total weirs missing inside skimmers.
Mar 5, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David McElveen present.
Correct damaged tiling at sun shelf within 60 days or an intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damage to tile backsplash at sun shelf near skimmer. Repair by no later than May 7, 2024 or an intent to suspend the permit may be 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(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed excessive amounts of debris in 4 of 5 skimmers. CDI- cleaned.
Sep 6, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Amir Aalaam present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for inadequate record keeping. Ensure main drain safety checks, chlorine, and pH are recorded daily. Ensure total alkalinity and cyanuric acid are recorded at least once weekly.
#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 minimal records for month of August, 2023 and no records for month of September, 2023. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged/missing backsplash tiling at sun shelf near skimmer. Repair.
#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.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. Observed pump room unlocked.
Apr 6, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Randall Enoch and German Angelini.
#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 debris accumulation in 2 skimmers. CDI- cleaned.
Nov 10, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with German Angelini present.
Intent to suspend issued for light not securely attached to wall. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Observed ring buoy beckets worn. Replace ring buoy within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions.
#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 light not securely attached to wall. Repair within 30 days. Intent to suspend issued.
Mar 29, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with German Angelini present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for one door leading onto pool deck not self-latching. Repair by 4/28/2022 or permit may be suspended. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to verify.
#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 door leading onto pool deck not self-latching. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed 2 faucets in mens restroom inoperable. Repair.
Sep 30, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with German Angelini present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend permit issued for one door near kitchen not self-latching and incomplete record keeping on weekends. Correct by 10/30/2021 or pool permit will be suspended. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with any questions.
#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 records not being kept for pool on weekends and no records for total alkalinity or cyanuric acid for the month of September. Intent to suspend permit issued. Permit placed in 'W' status.
#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 door that leads onto pool deck near kitchen not self-latching. Intent to suspend permit issued. Repair within 30 days or permit will be suspended.
Apr 8, 2021 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with TK Burden. No signature due to COVID-19.
Immediate suspension issued for pH at 6.8 and chlorine in skimmer baskets. Maintain water pH between 7.2 and 7.8. Chlorine cannot be added directly to water but needs to be introduced through chlorination system. POOL CLOSED. Once items are corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
Begin maintaining written records for water quality on site or an intent to suspend the permit will be issued.
#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 pucks in all skimmer baskets. Immediate suspension issued. Permit placed on 'E' status.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. Immediate suspension issued. Pool closed. Pool permit placed on 'E' status.
#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 records being maintained.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non-operational flow meter.
Oct 15, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with TK Burden on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
**NOTE** Equalizer line coverings currently installed expire in December 2020. Replace these covers and re-submit PDSC paperwork prior to the expiration date or pool permit may be suspended.
Intent to suspend issued for no pool records being kept on site. PIC was unable to produce records. ITS expires in 30 days.
#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. PIC could not locate record log. ITS issued.
Apr 16, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature required due to COVID-19.
NOTE: Equalizer line coverings (5) Aquastar 4HPxxx expire in December 2020. Replace and resubmit PDSC information to health department prior to expiration date.
ITS issued for .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed windows that lead from apartments directly onto the pool deck that can crank open approximately 3 feet wide. Intent to suspend issued. Correct by audibly alarming or by preventing the windows from opening greater than 4 inches.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain handrails in good repair. Observed one loose handrail at steps into pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed windows that lead from apartments directly onto the pool deck that can crank open approximately 3 feet wide. Intent to suspend issued. Correct by audibly alarming or by preventing the windows from opening greater than 4 inches.
Nov 5, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine level at 0.0ppm. Permit suspended.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm. Observed cyanuric acid level above 100ppm.
.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 recordings for cyanuric acid readings in log book.
Apr 3, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming is not permitted at this facility.
PDSC information and chlorinator function verified during inspection.
#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 debris in the bottom of pool. CDI: Cleaned 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed multiple skimmers with heavy debris and slime buildup. CDI: Skimmers emptied during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders and handrails per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose handrail on far end of pool near gate.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed far gate not fully self closing and self latching. CDI: CPO adjusted hinges to make door close and latch fully.
Sep 27, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Observed chlorine pucks in skimmer baskets while pool is open to swimming. This is not allowed as it presents a hazard and does not allow an accurate reading of the function of the chlorination system while open to swimming as the pucks make the chlorine level higher than it would otherwise be. This is a closure violation as an Imminent Hazard. Pool is closed to swimming. Pucks were removed and disinfectant levels can be re-evaluated on 9/28/18. Pool must remain closed until re-evaluation by Health Department. Do not leave chlorine pucks in skimmers while pool is open to swimming. I.S. Issued.
Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when phone is corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the record book. Ensure that chlorine, pH, main drains and EQ line covers are properly checked and recorded every day the pool is open. Ensure that cyanuric acid and total alkalinity are checked at least one time a week. Cyanuric acid is not to exceed 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 skimmer to have thick slimy residue in the bottom. Clean the skimmer. Only 1 skimmer noted this way. No Permit Action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door exiting onto pool deck not fully self-closing and self-latching. Correct the door so that it is fully self-closing and self-latching.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone to be dialing to a non-local 911 service center with no addressing or call back information. Pool closed to swimming. Pool cannot open to swimming until phone is corrected and Health Department evaluates the correction. Phone must have proper call-back phone number and addressing with local 911 service.
I.S. issued.
Mar 29, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Please contact MCHD at 980-314-1620 and verify that the fee for the permit year 2018-2019 has been paid for this pool.
All pool water that is drained must be drained to the sanitary sewer with proper pre-treatment, if needed.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed the pool wall depth markers on the sun shelf to read "6IN" The depth markers must be expressed in feet such as "0FT 6IN" or "1/2FT". The numbers on the tiles must be at least 4" high. I.T.S. Issued.
Observed 27 feet and 7 inches between the depth markers on the pool deck above the bench. The markers must be no more than 25 feet apart, measured around the perimeter of the pool water. The depth must be expressed in feet and the numbers must be at least 4" high. I.T.S. Issued
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" sign not posted. I.T.S. Issued. Sign must be posted. The sign must say "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" and must do so with all letters in the statement being at least 4" high. I.T.S. Issued.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed the waste line not to have an air gap.
Jun 13, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Jimmy Boone was present during the 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 floating and sunken debris in 4 skimmer baskets. CDI- CPO removed all debris.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope at 36ft. CDI- CPO cut throw rope to 30ft.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet during the inspection. Also observed soda ash stored on the floor in the chemical room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LAVIE SOUTHPARK” or State ID 2060530396). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.