6demerits
PARK & KINGSTON APARTMENTS
125 W PARK AVE, Charlotte, NC 28203
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530403
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record21
On record sinceMay 12, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 12, 2017Lower is betterOct 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 1, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joseph Raver present.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy in poor repair. CDI- new buoy obtained, old buoy removed from premises.
Apr 13, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pets are not allowed within the pool enclosure.
Main drains and equalizer covers expire 3/25/2029
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be at 7.0 upon arrival. pH was corrected to 7.5
#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" high 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" gaps within 18" of latch mechanism.
Observed the plastic shield that covers the 3/4 inch metal mesh on the gate next to the shower station to be broken such that it no longer covers the mesh within 18 inches as required. Correct the gate and fence such that there are no gaps greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the push bar. Also correct the gap between the fence and gate above the latch. Deadline is 5/13/2026. Failure to correct the items may result in closure of the pool.
Nov 13, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAIN COVERS AND EQUALIZER LINE COVERS EXPIRE 3/25/29.
INSPECTION WITH HUNTER DELAO OF MCHD PRESENT.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed deck chairs to be closer than 6 feet to the edge of the water. Items were moved. -CDI.
May 7, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE. PRINT THE PERMIT AND POST IT AT THE POOL AREA WHERE ALL CAN VIEW IT.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS AND EQUALIZER LINE COVERS WILL EXPIRE 3/25/2029.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 29, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be below 6.8 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.3 CDI
#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.
.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 latch damaged. Observed missing metal plate that used to secure gap greater than 1/2” within 18” of the lock push bar missing. Gate latch was repaired, CDI. I.T.S Issued for the gap due to the missing plate. Deadline for correction is 9/28/2024. Failure to correct the issue prior to the deadline may result in the closure of the pool.
Mar 7, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION BUT MAIN DRAINS AND EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE APRIL 2ND 2024 AND POOL WILL NOT BE ISSUED A PERMIT FOR NEXT SEASON UNTIL THE MAIN DRAINS ARE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED. POOL MUST CLOSE APRIL 3RD 2024 AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETED IF IT IS NOT DONE PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.
MAIN DRAINS ARE AQUASTAR 12MF101 2008 CERITFICATION
EQUALIZER COVERS ARE AQUASTAR 6HPHA101 2008 CERTIFICATION
OBSERVED SHATTER RESISTANT LAYER ON THE MIRRORS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 14, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed 1 bathroom closed and 1 open. Keep bathroom clean and in good order with hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. to help with swimmer hygiene.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed deck chairs to be closer than 6 feet to the edge of the water. Items were moved. -CDI.
Apr 13, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
ENSURE THAT VACCUM LINE COVER IS MAINTAINED AS THE TYPE THAT HAS A SPRING LOADED FLAP AND REQUIRES A TOOL TO OPEN.
POOL DOES NOT HAVE A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION. SWIMMING DAWN TO DUSK ONLY.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 16, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Dave Oakley present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for gate nearest grilling station not self-closing. Repair within 30 days. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions or when gate is in compliance.
#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 gate nearest grilling station not self-closing. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was rearranged.
#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.
Apr 28, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Lamin Conteh present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 11, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Buddy Hunter present. No signature due to COVID.
ITS issued for 3 out of 4 gates that lead to pool deck not self-closing/self-latching. Correct by 9/10/2021.
#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 1 gate near dog park not self-latching, observed 2 additional gates not self-closing. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days by 9/10/2021.
Jan 14, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Aaron Fennell on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
Intent to suspend issued for records. Observed pH and main drain checks not being recorded every day.
**NOTE** Observed 'dummy' covers installed (no suction) on walls below handicap chair and at cutouts where fountain sprayers used to be installed. These covers have expired. Replace/cover over prior to issuance of 2021 operations permit.
**NOTE** Observed some areas within 18 inches of gate push bar with openings greater than 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch. Ensure no areas within 18 inches of push bar have access holes greater than 1/2 inch. Repair prior to issuance of 2021 operations permit.
#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 recordings for pH and main drain checks not being recorded each day. Ensure these items are recorded daily. ITS issued.
#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 some areas around gates with greater than 1/2 inch openings. Correct prior to issuance of 2021 operations permit.
Oct 21, 2020 34 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - Observed (2) A10RCFRxxx drain covers on wall for bubbler suction. Feature pump disabled and features disabled. No suction. A10RCFRxxx drain covers were replaced at same time as main drains in April 2019. Due to be replaced or permanently disabled in April 2024. (4) feature 6HPxxx covers on wall for feature returns. Per operator, never replaced. Either replace with return fitting or permanently disable by permit issuance 2021. No suction hazards.
15 - Ring buoy with rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved and new 33 ft rope within 30 days. Return visit will be made to verify.
22 -Emergency phone number listed rings back fax line. Per State memo, phone number listed must ring back to the swimming pool phone. Phone number listed 980-237-3850. Given 30 days to repair. Return visit will be made to verify.
Note - Based on pool volume at 30,550 gallons pool is required production of chlorine at 9.17 lbs of chlorine per day. If decide to go salt, ensure correct proper chlorine production.
David McElveen present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Intent to suspend issued for gate self-closing, self-latching.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection. CYA on higher side at 90 ppm. Monitor and lower to maintain 100 ppm or below.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Algea on pool walls. Continue to monitor and address 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
Skimmers with debris. Keep free of debris so they remain operational.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose. Tighten.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Vacuum line missing fitting during inspection. Operator was getting ready to vacuum at time of exit of inspection. Vacuum cap provided during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
All gates - Observed meshing >1/2" x 1/2". Enforcement by State recommendation has changed since original construction. Openings around push bar shall be no greater than 1/2". Also, observed >1/2" between post and gate on all gates. Ensure no openings >1/2". Given until 2021 operating season to repair.
Back gate nearest to street does not self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool at all times.
#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
No soap or paper towels in restrooms. Provide soap and paper towels.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib on pool deck missing backflow prevention device at shower. Provide backflow prevention device.
May 12, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with David McElveen.
**NOTE** Feature pump has been disabled. Bubbler outlets in pool deck have been cemented over. Plumbing lines have been severed. Main drains and equalizer line coverings (for feature pump only) are still in place but have no suction.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 22, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued local permit sticker for 2019.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Primary pool operator out at time of inspection and pool records not kept for past 4 days.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. Manager recorded water quality and main drain checks for day of inspection and will instruct operators from other properties to record daily records in absence of main operator. Corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris and leaves in skimmer baskets. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Manager emptied and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs within 6' of pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Moved chairs. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room and on floor in chemical storage room. Storage around piping inpump room. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in restrooms at time of inspection. No paper towels in women's restroom at time of inspection. Soap dispenser in women's restroom soiled. 2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Feb 7, 2019 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for gate latching and horizontal less than 45".
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail into pool loose at time of inspection. Keep tight and in good repair. Operator tightened and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Front gate has horizontal protrusion creating handhold less than 45". Same gate not staying latched each time closed. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum connector still in place at time of inspection. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010. Operator placed cap on opening and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Lighting out in chemical storage. Items around piping in pump room. Condensation creating water on floor in pump room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Aug 13, 2018 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records and back gate.
Will verify emergency call back number is working at next visit.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing for weekend and weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. 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.
*ITS item
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC Form shows 5 skimmer equalizer covers, only 3 (verified through plans) and 4 covers for feature. Update PDSC form. Operator updated PDSC form to reflect 3 Aqustar 6 Hps for skimmer equalizers (2 aquastar 8 HPs are on feature PDSC form). Corrected
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets. Keep clean. Operator emptied. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not self-closing, self-latching. Ensure gates self-close, self-latch.
30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS). Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 to lift ITS when issue is corrected.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Kings 3 emergency phone showing multiple, incorrect addresses for pool location. 911 displays 127 W Park Ave (correct address). Both systems display 980-237-3850 as number to emergency phone. Number not listed on signage. Operator corrected signage to include telephone number. Call back number not ringing at time of visit, but has been verified through emergency system. Corrected signage.
Mar 5, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris
Nov 30, 2017 10 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily written recordings of maindrain checks missing for the past few days. Record daily.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Corrected onsite. Kings III operator had address as 121 W. Park Ave. Local 911 had Address as 125 W. Park Ave. Advised staff that further instruction from department would be given in regards to correct address.
May 26, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 12, 2017 34 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: On site visit to do pre-permit inspection. Facility stated that pump was down, but asked that the inspection be performed anyway.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine level below required level.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH in excess of 7.8
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form states that facility has Aquastar 8Hp main drain covers in feature. Aquastar covers are not present on this feature. A new PDSC form must be submitted with correct information.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope in two pieces. Provide throw rope in good condition.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone address to have 121 W park ave as the address. 911 has the address as 125 W park ave. Ensure that signage address is identical to the one that 911 has.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Upon arrival, staff stated that pump was currently down. Ensure that pump is in working order, as well as all equipment for pool circulation.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PARK & KINGSTON APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530403). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.