8demerits
LIFE TIME ATHLETIC - INDOOR LEISURE POOL
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530426
Latest result8 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 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Jake and CPO Chase Pernell.
Missing floor tile by the entrance to the men’s locker room. Maintain deck in good condition.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not audibly ringing back at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Phone must ring back in case of emergency. - Operator adjusted and corrected to ring back.
#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.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 2 missing floor tiles. One at door near lap lanes and one at storage.
.2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone number incorrect. Corrected during inspection.
.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 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Chase Pernell and Jake Hudson
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose at lap lane.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Keep tight.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water greater than 110 F in locker rooms.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 29, 2024 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2537 - replace/secure floor return.
One screw hole appears to be missing screw in main drain. Verify when repairing floor return. Will check on return visit. One screw appears to be rusted. Screws shall be stainless. Will verify on return visit.
Phone not clearly audible. Repair ring so that ring is clearly audible.
Note: One no diving marker is upside down. Less than 25 ft. between no diving markers that are correct.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some handrails loose. Tighten where needed.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One floor return displaced with opening in pool floor. Repair/secure pool floor return. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to tile around gutters. Repair as needed.
New plastic grates in gutters. Appears to be popping on corner nearest the guard area. Protrusion is not greater than 1/2".
#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 leading to main pool area. Keep flooring in good repair.
Apr 9, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
#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 doors to women’s locker room and family locker room not self latching. CDI- repaired.
Nov 29, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Noted static in emergency phone line. Advised, monitoring, and replacing prior to noncompliance to avoid permit action.
Field book indicates lifeguard required for leisure pool. Pool is not over 5 foot in depth. Will check requirements for lifeguard at this pool and be in touch with establishment regarding lifeguard requirements.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tile missing on deck at time of inspection. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Operator replaced and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor observed wet.
.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 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: One lifeguard at pool observed doing other duties (putting towels away, leaving deck). Lifeguard must be present at pool at all times. Will allow 1 lifeguard for leisure and lap pool if positioned to view and monitor both at all times, along with emergency equipment. Otherwise, provide 2 lifeguards on pool deck at all times to monitor.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not audibly ringing back at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Phone must ring back in case of emergency. Operator adjusted and corrected to ring back.
Nov 30, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Flow of 274 GPM.
#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 gutter slats spaced greater than 1/2 inches apart in some areas around pool. CDI- slats were adjusted.
Feb 24, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justin Kirchner present. No signature due to COVID.
Flow recorded at 435 GPM.
#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 leading from women's locker room to pool deck not fully self-closing. CDI- repaired.
#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 in gutter where slats were spaced greater than 1/2" apart. CDI- slats were rearranged.
Nov 17, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justen Kirchner present. No signature due to COVID.
General comment - observed emergency phone has no audible ring when the number is dialed. The health department recommends providing an emergency phone that has an audible ring when dialed.
Intent to suspend permit issued for door leading from mens locker room to pool enclosure not self-closing. Repair by 12/16/2021 or permit will be suspended.
#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 the door that leads from the mens locker room to the pool area not self-closing. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
Mar 16, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: GC: Observed evidence of chlorine leaking onto electrical outlets causing corrosion.
#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 gaps from gutter decking that were spaced apart more than 1/2". CDI. PIC corrected spacing before EHS left facility.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. OBSERVED dry chemicals being stored next to liquid chemicals on the same pallets.
Sep 9, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell. No signature due to COVID-19.
Intent to suspend permit due to depth markers spaced greater than 25 feet apart near steps. Repair by October 9, 2020. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once repaired to have intent to suspend lifted.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed depth markers spaced greater than 25 feet apart (~27 feet) near steps of leisure pool. Intent to suspend the permit issued. Repair within 30 days. Install depth markers on floor and wall.
#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 repaired.
Feb 12, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed one set of depth markers on pool deck spaced greater than 25 feet apart near ADA chair lift and lifeguard station (~27 feet between markers). Intent to suspend permit issued. Have corrected by 3/12/2020.
#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: Verified PDSC information.
Observed several missing main drains checks throughout the last 6 months of records.
Maintain daily checks of main drains.
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.
Dec 7, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 12, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
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
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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 LEISURE POOL” or State ID 2060530426). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.