38demerits
EMBASSY SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN
401 E MLK JR BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530402
Latest result38 demerits
Last inspectedJul 23, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceMar 22, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 22, 2017Lower is betterJul 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 23, 2026 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 16 - Main door entry with fob entry not operational. Door still self-closes, self-latches. Recommend repairing.
Immediate suspension issued for pool pH and clarity.
.2535 - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8 and keep drain clearly visible.
Note: Heater off at time of inspection.
Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection. Pool shall remain closed until a return visit has been made to reopen the pool.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Pool cloudy. Operator stated that pump was clogged and off upon arrival to the pool in the am. Ensure main drains clearly visible. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain pool pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
CYA not recorded weekly. Maintain weekly record keeping for CYA. Some days missing records, periodically. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Both weirs missing from skimmers. Replace weirs so skimmers function per mfg. instructions.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No ladder rungs on ladder. Install ladder rungs on ladder.
Ladder not secure. Secure ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook and pole not on pool deck. Corrected during the inspection. Body hook located in equipment room off of pool deck.
General Comment - Minor damage to ring buoy. Replace if worsens with USCG approved ring buoy.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to coping at 4 ft. depth marker. Offset not yet greater than 1/2". May require repair in future if worsens.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Hose bib on pool deck leaking. Repair leak.
Mar 3, 2026 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pete Pruitt present during the inspection.
Bond wire not attached at time of inspection. CPO reconnected during the inspection. Ensure bond wire attached at ALL times. Immediate Hazard to the public.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Corrected to 7.2 during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some records missing from January and February. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH, drain covers and temperature.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
Damage to pool wall under ladder. Repair damage.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer at deep end missing weir. Replace.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to coping at 4 ft. depth marker. Offset not yet greater than 1/2". May require repair in future if worsens.
Some algae in grout. Does not present slip hazard at time of inspection.
One lounge chair 4 ft. from pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Dec 4, 2025 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pete Pruitt present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - provide cyanuric acid reagent.
.2518 - repair leak at multi-port.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
One day missing records in November. Multiple days missing records in October. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH, temp and main drain checks.
No cyanuric acid reagent. CYA used in chlorine tabs. Provide cyanuric acid. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
Damage to pool wall under ladder. Repair damage.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Tighten ladder.
Scum line on ladder handrail. Keep ladders clean/good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Beckets on ring buoy out of place. Moved/corrected during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to coping at 4 ft. depth marker. Offset not yet greater than 1/2". May require repair in future if worsens.
Damage to grout on left side of pool closest to door. Replace grout. Opening not >1/2".
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Multi-port leaking. Repair multi-port. Intent to Suspend issued.
Small leak at pump. Repair leak. Did not warrant permit action at time of inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor in pump room wet due to leak at multiport. Keep pump room floor dry.
Feb 3, 2025 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 1- General Comment - Pool slightly cloudy. Main drains still visible. Continue to monitor. If worsens, close pool.
Rikko present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - maintain daily record keeping for temperature and weekly record keeping for CYA.
.2537 - replace tile on pool deck next to ladder.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly. Temperature not recorded daily. Missing log for one day in January. Ensure daily record keeping for temperature, chlorine, and pH. Ensure weekly record keeping for Cyanuric Acid. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
Damage to pool wall under ladder. Repair damage.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Tighten ladder. End caps missing from ladder. Replace end caps to assist with preventing damage to pool wall.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Beckets on ring buoy displaced. Corrected during the inspection by the operator.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to coping at 4 ft. depth marker. Offset not yet greater than 1/2". May require repair in future if worsens.
Missing tile at ladder. Replace tile on deck. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at pump. Repair leak.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water in basin under pump due to leak at pump. Keep pool floor dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Low water pressure/sink not functioning properly in men's restroom. Repair sink. Keep fixture in good repair.
Sep 17, 2024 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - maintain weekly record keeping for CYA and total alkalinity; replace DPD-2 and test kit tubes.
New housing on pump. Operator stated like for like change. Motor centurion motor. Does not appear that permit was pulled for replacement. Provide electrical permit with inspection prior to 2025 permit or permit will not be issued. Given one week to pull permit or Code will be notified. No label on pump. 3/4 hp motor verified with what appears to be Challenger pump.
Pete Pruitt present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
DPD-2 reagent expired and test kit tubes with black build-up so cya can not be checked. Replace reagent and test kit tubes. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer weir upside down. Install per mfg. instructions.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Tighten/secure.
Ladder ends missing end caps which have caused damage to pool plaster. Replace end cap to help to eliminate damage cause.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy wrapped around ring buoy and knotted. Beckets not in place. Corrected during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some algae around coping and deck in multiple locations. Keep deck free of algae to eliminate slip hazard.
Damage to coping at 4 ft. depth marker. Offset not yet greater than 1/2". May require repair in future if worsens.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilet in men's restroom with some build-up on front of toilet. Keep clean.
Jan 25, 2024 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Rikko McMillan present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Wall repair done at equalizer line and also at ladder. Repair is grey and does not meet reflectance value of 50%. Repair work done on pool wall.
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
Damage to pool wall at steps - severe cracking on wall and damage to plaster at tie into tile line. Requires repair prior to 2024 operating permit.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Both weirs missing from skimmers. Replaced during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Tighten so secure.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 5 ft to pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance. Damage to coping at 4 ft. May require repair in future if worsens.
Some damage to grout around step handrail. Monitor and repair if worsens.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No dial tone to phone. Corrected during the inspection. Verified address and phone number to phone.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator leaking. Repair leak. Operator stated a work order has been placed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leak at chlorinator. Keep floor dry.
Nov 1, 2023 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - replace test kit
.2537 - repair deck damage near ladder
Rikko McMillan present during the inspection. Does not have CPO. Pete present on property who is CPO certified.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed build-up in bottom of test kit. Replace test kit to ensure cyanuric acid can be read correctly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Wall repair done at equalizer line and also at ladder. Repair is grey and does not meet reflectance value of 50%. Repair work done on pool wall.
Severe etching on pool floor. May require repair in future if worsens.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
New ring buoy rope provided. Too long. Shortened to 27 ft. during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to pool deck next to ladder handrail. Repair deck damage. Covered with tape during inspection that covered the No Diving marker. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at filter. Repair prior to 2024 operating season.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leak at filter. Keep pump room floor dry.
Mar 14, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Grab rope on ring buoy starting to brittle. Still intact. Continue to monitor. Replace as needed.
Pool Closed sign was posted upon arrival; however, children were still swimming in the pool. Inspection completed. Immediate Suspension issued for pool cloudiness. Once re-balanced and pool water clear, contact Katie to schedule a return visit to re-open the pool. The pool shall remain CLOSED until a return visit has been made.
Note: Bond wire was not attached during the inspection. Corrected by the operator during the inspection.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Pool cloudy. Main drains not clearly visible. Immediate Suspension issued. Water shall be clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drains.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Damage to pool wall behind ladder rungs. End caps missing on ladder causing damage.
#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 low. Water level was low before pool was drained. Maintain water level to ensure skimmers are working correctly.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing off of ladder rung. Replace. Causing damage to pool wall.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs at tables at 4 ft. from pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the swimming pool.
Deck drains with hair build-up. Keep clean so operational.
Some algae on deck around step handrail. Maintain deck in good repair and clean.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Oct 31, 2022 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pete Pruitt present during inspection.
New heater installed at pool. Does not appear to have a mechanical permit or to have been inspected. Recommend turning heater off until Code Enforcement has inspected. Given one week to get permit pulled through Code Enforcement. Will refer to Code Enforcement as complaint if permit is not pulled within 1 week. Permit shall be finaled prior to 2023 operating permit.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid
.2535 - provide new test kit reagents and reagent for cyanuric acid
.2518 - replace weir in deep end
.2524/.2537 - repair light in pool so operable
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly. Maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid. Measured during inspection at 60 ppm. Intent to Suspend issued.
Pool reagents expired in test kit and no CYA reagent. Provide new reagents and reagent for CYA. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some etching on pool floor. Damage to wall under ladder. Monitor. May require repair if worsens. Pool wall/floor shall be kept in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir in deep end. Replace weir. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Bottom ladder rung not attached. Corrected during the inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope knotted and less than 27 ft. Untangled rope during inspection. Ensure rope kept accessible at 27 ft.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light burnt out in deep end. Pool is approved for night swimming. Repair light so operable. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet around pump. Could not identify leak. Monitor and repair leak if needed. Floor shall remain dry in pump room.
Feb 8, 2022 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - New A10RCFRxxx drain covers installed on equalizer lines in January. Covers protrude from wall 2.25" and 2.5". Federal regulations under the APSP standard require no protrusions 2". Given until February 15th to replace with either approved cover or plug per State recommendations. Provided sheet on how to plug per State recommendations during the inspection. Once replaced or plugged, provide updated PDSC form. EHS can assist with filling out paperwork if needed.
Pete Pruitt present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, reagent replacement, and door self-closing, self-latching.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent and pH indicator reagent expired. Replaced pH indicator. Replace DPD-2 reagent. Intent to Suspend issued.
Total alkalinity and cyanuric acid not recorded for February. Missing some logs in end of January. Ensure daily record keeping
for chlorine, pH and VGBA checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. Intent to suspend
issued.
#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.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Double door - one door, not self-closing, self-latching. Repair door to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One pool chair within 4 ft. of pool near ladder area. Moved during the inspection. Ensure 5 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb stored on floor in chemical storage room. Maintain dry chemical storage up off floor.
Pump room floor wet due to cleaning out basket on pump. Puddled water in some areas. Keep floor dry. Operator had already installed fans to dry out area.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Floor drain in women's restroom covered by mat. Deck floor drain with some debris. Keep drains accessible and clean.
Sep 21, 2021 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Main drains and equalizer line covers expire in December of 2021. Covers shall be replaced and updated PDSC form submitted for approval or permit will be suspended. Like for like replacement of equalizer lines will not be permitted. Aquastar 6HPHAxxx (replacement for current 6HPxxx) is not rated high enough to handle max flow of pump. Covers must be replaced with a cover that can handle at least 139 gpm or plugged per State recommendations by evacuating water out of equalizer line and permanently plugging on wall and inside skimmer.
Immediate Suspension issued for pool pH and ring buoy rope. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to reopen the swimming pool. The pool must remain closed until a return visit has been made.
Charles Pruitt present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool water pH below 6.8 on scale. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No logs kept for most of September and no previous month logs. Record chlorine, pH and main drain checks daily. Record total alkalinity and cyanuric acid weekly.
#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 weirs missing from skimmer. Replace skimmer weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rung broken on bottom rung. Repair/affix to ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope too short due to knots and what appears to have broken/retied. Rope starting to fray. Replace ring buoy rope with 27 ft. rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light burnt out in pool. Pool approved for night swimming. Repair light for night swimming approval.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter leaking. Repair filter to ensure no leak.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak. Keep dry.
Jan 19, 2021 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for cyanuric acid level and leak at pump. Lower CYA to 100 ppm or less and repair pump.
Note: Observed glass tiles in chemical storage room that were used for tiling on pool wall. If ever replaced, do not replace with glass tiles. No glass is permitted in swimming pools. Pool was built after State recommendation on wall tiles.
General Comment - Rope on ring buoy starting to fray. Replace with 27 ft. rope within 30 days. Will verify when return visit is made for ITS.
Jay Deans present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid used in stabilized tablets. CYA >100 ppm. Maintain at 100 ppm or less. Intent to Suspend issued. Records indicated at 90 ppm. Ensure accurate record keeping.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing on ladder rungs. Replace end caps.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some build-up on deck drains. Keep drains free of debris to ensure adequate draining of deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
O-Ring on pump leaking. Repair pump so not leaking. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leak at pump. Keep pump room floor dry.
Oct 29, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend purchasing a new ring buoy rope. Current rope has some fraying but still intact.
Note: Double doors from pool deck are disabled. Must be operational for operating permit to be issued for 2021 operating season. Will verify doors self-close, self-latch. Doors have been disabled due to covid restrictions and access.
Note: Pool a bit cloudy. Continue to monitor. Main drains are clearly visible.
Pool main drains and equalizer line covers are due for replacement in December 2021.
Jay Deans present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping and providing CPO to property daily, cyanuric acid reagent and providing current CPO certification.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No cyanuric acid reagent. Provide. Intent to Suspend issued.
New CPO, Jay Deans. CPO card not provided. Provide CPO information with current CPO certification. Intent to Suspend issued.
Daily record keeping not maintained. No CPO present on days not recorded. Provide daily record keeping by CPO. Provide resolution for daily record keeping by CPO. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing from ladders. Install per mfg. instructions. Replace end caps.
Jan 27, 2020 12 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing from ladder.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door not self-closing, self-latching at time of inspection. Operator was replacing seal and had corrected by end of inspection. All other doors will have seal installed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck damage at 4 ft nearest door. Continue to monitor to ensure it does not worsen.
.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.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water at shower >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 25, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing logs for few days that CPO was not onsite. All other days recorded. Cyanuric acid not recorded in October. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Record cyanuric acid and alkalinity weekly.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose. Keep tightened and in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some algea build-up on deck around ladder tie in to deck. Minor damage to deck near depth marker. Does not present a trip hazard. Keep decking clean and in good repair.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool approved for night swimming. Light in pool not operable. Repair before next inspection. Facility has large quantity of deck lighting with only one light in pool.
Jan 30, 2019 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for low chlorine level. Contact Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 when repaired to open.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.2 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued. Maintain 1.0 ppm through chlorinator.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose ladder. Keep equipment in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope at 29 ft. Corrected to required 27 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door leading to outside not self-latching. Repair door to self-latch, self-close.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool light not operational. Pool is permitted to night swim. Repair light.
Nov 15, 2018 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - General Coment - Glue on beckets has become displaced on ring buoy. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved within 30 days.
Immediate Suspension issued for water clarity and pool pH.
Once corrected, please contact Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to re-open your swimming pool.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Pool clouded due to addition of chemicals to raise pH. Immediate Suspension issued.
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks not recorded daily. Record main drain checks daily. Stabilizer used in trichlor tablets. Record cyanuric acid weekly.
.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.
Test kit with cyanuric acid/chlorine cylander with black in bottom. Dot not clearly visible. Some test reagents expired. Provide new test kit.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors to outside sitting area not self-closing, self-latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room door left unlocked and unattended.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Feb 14, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted by Savannah Parker and supervised by Katie Wilson.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed two days at the end of November 2017 where nothing was recorded on log sheets. All other days have been recorded. Chlorine, pH, main drain checks and temperature are required daily.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed right door to outdoor deck not completely latching. Corrected during inspection by loosening push bar.
Aug 29, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some main drain checks not recorded daily. Alkalinity not recorded weekly in July. Stabilizer recorded at 200 ppm. Tested during inspection. Minimal levels of stabilizer in pool. Provide accurate records. Record main drain checks daily and alkalnity weekly.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope tangled on ring buoy. Keep accessible at all times. Beckett displaced on ring buoy. Corrected during inspection. Rope length at almost 29 ft. Corrected to required 27 ft during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some staining and residue on deck and coping. Manager stated that staining was from construction grout and could not be removed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Floor drain in women's restroom with rough flooring surrounding drain. Seal to eliminate hazard.
Mar 22, 2017 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
Post a copy of the permit in the pool area.
Pool width 18 ft.
Rope length 27 feet.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected to 7.2.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope 43 feet. Corrected to 27 feet by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Two of the doors not self-closing and self-latching. Corrected by operator.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMBASSY SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN” or State ID 2060530402). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.