4demerits
LIFE TIME ATHLETIC - INDOOR LAP POOL
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530425
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 14, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceDec 14, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 14, 2017Lower is betterMay 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 14, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Jake and CPO Chase Pernell.
PERMIT RESTRICTION:
FLOW METER SHALL NOT EXCEED 270 GPM DUE TO DESIGN FLOW OF PUMP AND REQUIRED NUMBER OF INLETS. - Verified at 217 GPM today.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some ladders loose. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One faucet in men’s locker room not functioning. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Oct 22, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed address from 911 incorrect. Address listed at Golf Links Drive N. Golf Links Drive N is a different road 1 block away.
Correct within 7 days or the pool permit will be suspended.
Inspection completed by Chris Sells, call 704 576 8678 to schedule return visit when items are corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some sand on pool floor.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not audibly ringing.
Observed incorrect phone number posted.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Apr 30, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: New controllers installed. Noted max flow of 270 gpm on lap pool panel.
Inspection Chase Pernell and Jake Hudson
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Pool equipment blocking body hook at time of inspection. Keep accessible.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Moved items and corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 F in restrooms.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 29, 2024 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Phone not clearly audible when number called back. Will verify on return visit for 30 day for other pools.
Recommend moving second ring buoy located at leisure side of pool area to the lap pool by the body hook/pole.
Chase Pernell present during the inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some handrails loose. Tighten where needed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some mildew around exit area grout at far right ladder out of pool, near laundry area. Keep pool deck in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water >120 F in locker rooms. Maintain at 110 F or below.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Damage to flooring around floor drain in hallway to main swimming area. Keep floors in good repair.
Apr 9, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Observed some gutter spacers greater than 1/2 inch apart. CDI- corrected. Ensure gutter spacing are no greater than 1/2 inch apart to prevent trip hazards.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 29, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Lap pool requires lifeguards from 10 AM to 8 PM and no individuals under the age of 18 when a lifeguard is not present. Emergency phone must stay accessible operational and correct signage posted.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No signage or protection from use on diving board at lap pool 2517(e) Secure starting platforms from use by removal; covering; or signage and active supervision. Operator added signage to prohibit use. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some water on pump room floor. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
Jan 25, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: One lifeguard at leisure pool observed doing other duties (putting towels away, leaving deck). No lifeguard at lap pool. Pool is over 5’ and requires lifeguard per local ordinance. Life guard must be present at pool at all times. Will allow 1 life guard for leisure and lap pool if positioned to view and monitor both at all times. Otherwise, provide 2 lifeguards on pool deck at all times.
Variance available at http://meckpools.charmeck.org/ Submit to meckpools@mecknc.gov with all reasoning for not compromising safety of members with no lifeguard at this pool
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 30, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Flow reading of 225 GPM.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 24, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justin Kirchner present. No signature due to COVID.
Flow meter reading at 228 GPM.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
Nov 3, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID. Inspection completed with Logan Krantz.
Intent to suspend issued for no recordings of total alkalinity. Intent to suspend expires on December 3, 2021. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions.
Observed flow meter reading at 223 GPM.
NOTE: observed both emergency phones with no audible ring when dialed. The Health Department recommends repairing/replacing these phones so they have audible rings when dialed.
#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 total alkalinity not being recorded. Intent to suspend issued.
#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 some areas between gutter slats with more than 1/2 inch gaps. CDI- gaps were adjusted.
Jan 27, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: - Observed small leak from overhead chemical dispensing line in pump room.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed several gaps greater than one-half inch in the grates at the gutter drains. 15NCAC 18A .2537 Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater than one-half inch resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile. ITS issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored in chemical room not arranged to permit easy cleanup of chemical spills. Evidence of leak present on chemical containers in storage room. Pool operator moved chemicals with permeable barrier to area where it is not exposed to contamination. Pool operator was instructed to eliminate unused items, clean leak, and reorganize to permit easy cleaning. 15 NCAC 18A .2534(5) The chemical storage room shall be arranged so that chemicals which can react with other pool chemicals are stored separately and shall be constructed and arranged to permit easy cleanup of chemical spills.
Sep 9, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell. No signature due to COVID-19.
#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 set of doors that lead onto pool deck not self closing. CDI- doors were repaired.
Feb 12, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#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 door from the family locker room self-closing but not self latching. Observed door that leads from outdoor pool deck to indoor pool deck not self-latching. CDI- both doors were repaired.
Nov 4, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed white buildup on depth markers and deck.
Keep pool deck clean.
Observed several missing main drain etnries over the last 8 months.
Maintain daily checks of main drains.
Verified PDSC information
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 29, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one door to out door pool and door to men's locker room not self closing self latching. Corrected during inspection.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Sep 25, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 3 doors to outdoor pool area not self-closing self latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Corrected during inspection.
Apr 12, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 22. 911 operator stated that the address tied to the phone number is 11220 Golf Links Drive North. Correct address to 11220 Golf Links Drive.
Verified PDSC information
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed sign in front of depth marker on wall, moved during inspection. Keep depth markers readily visible.
Dec 14, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - 911 has 11220 Golf Links Drive North; however, when mapped, they go to actual address 11220 Golf Links Dr. Correct address with phone company or permit will be suspended on next inspection.
24 - Provide permanent labeling on all flow meters with max levels on required systems.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE TIME ATHLETIC - INDOOR LAP POOL” or State ID 2060530425). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.