30demerits
M STATION
6215 FOREST WAY DR, Charlotte, NC 28212
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530436
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedJul 14, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceMay 2, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 2, 2018Lower is betterJul 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 14, 2026 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: “W” 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) status issued for: records, decking, depth markers, ladder and fitting.
Will verify buoy rope on return visit, 50 ft.
Note: Skimmer at sunshelf is plugged with 2007 VGB Aquastar dummy cover over plug. Per manufacturer, expired covers should be removed after expiration. More of a hazard is present with cover removed and cover appears to be secure and in good condition. Advised staff to monitor cover and if observed in poor repair should be replaced with updated cover or make sunshelf/pool floor with plug smooth/in good repair with no hazards.
This note will be updated for pool.
Inspection with Shad McClarin and Chris Ford
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekly cyanuric acid. Total alkalinity recorded in wrong section.
.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.
*permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth marker on pool wall, 3 1/2 FT is dark at top, illegible.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
*permit item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing step completely at top, missing tread on bottom and loose with rusted screws in sides.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
*Permit item due to severity
Ladders missing rubber caps. Keep in food repair (not permit item at this time)
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Fitting missing by pool equipment room side, possible autofill cover.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
*Permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope frayed for buoy and beckets detached. Operator adjusted beckets to proper placement. Rope still has structural integrity, does not warrant immediate suspension, but must be replaced within 30 days or permit will be suspended.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
*permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate propped open on mulch.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator removed prop and gate closed.
Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Coping/deck cracked by handicap chair, by sun shelf, tiling offset by 5 FT end/auto fill.
.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.
.2537(2) Decks and coping shall be kept in good repair.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water under pumps in equipment room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
May 26, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Ford present.
#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 3 of 5 weirs missing. No permit action. Replace weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one pool ladder missing rubber end caps. Replace.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed emergency phone number faded. CDI- new sign posted with phone number.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational. Correct prior to next inspection or a 30 day intent to suspend the permit may be issued
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed lighting in pump room not working. Repair.
Apr 15, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Ford present.
Replace ring buoy within 7 days or pool permit may be suspended.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy beckets in poor repair but still with structural integrity. Replace ring buoy within 7 days or pool permit may be suspended.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed correct phone number posted but also 2 incorrect phone numbers posted. CDI- incorrect phone numbers were covered up.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
Nov 6, 2024 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Ford present.
Note: observed pitting in paver tiles around pool. Fill in or replace pitted areas if greater than 1/2 inch in depth.
Observed ring buoy beckets beginning to dry rot. Replace prior to next inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 8.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.6.
#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 algae on pool walls and floor.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers in shallow end of pool not secured to pool deck. CDI- depth markers were resecured using caulking.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed incorrect telephone number posted. CDI- correct number posted.
#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.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational.
Apr 17, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Darrell Wright present.
Note: observed pitting in paver tiles around pool. Fill in or replace pitted areas if greater than 1/2 inch in depth. Service manager Chris indicated this will be addressed in May 2024.
#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 3 missing weirs. Replace.
Sep 20, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Ford present.
Observed pitting in some pavers around pool deck. Ensure pitting does not exceed greater than 1/2 inch. Repair if greater than 1/2 inch.
#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 3 chairs within 6 feet of pool. CDI- chairs relocated.
#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 on site.
Mar 30, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Ford present.
#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 4 total missing weirs. Replace.
#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.
Sep 15, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED KINGS III CALL BOX TO FUNCTION ON OUTGOING CALL, BUT NOT ABLE TO MAKE INCOMING CALL BACK FUNCTION. CORRECT THE CALL BOX SUCH THAT INCOMING CALLS CAN BE RECEIVED, AND ENSURE THAT PROPER CALL-BACK NUMBER IS LISTED WITH LOCAL 911 SERVICES AND IS LISTED ON THE PHONE SIGN. C. ELMORE WILL FOLLOW-UP ON 9/19/2022.
POOL IS APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. C. ELMORE WILL VERIFY THE LIGHTING AT A LATER TIME WITH A NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION VISIT.
#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.
Maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
Observed gaps in the record log. Keep all records properly. No permit action taken.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 weirs missing out of 5 total skimmers. Replace the weirs.
Mar 22, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
DECK HAS SPOTS THAT WILL EVENTUALLY NEED FILLING WITH POLYMERIC SAND. ENSURE SUCH SPOTS ARE FILLED AND KEPT EVEN SO THE DECK SURFACE IS NOT UNEVEN.
#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 some missing cyanuric acid data. Test and record all required items properly. Cyanuric acid not to exceed 100ppm. Violation does not rise to the level requiring permit action at this time. No permit action taken.
Sep 29, 2021 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Chlorine products cannot be put directly into pool for normal operation. For normal operation, disinfectant must enter the pool through the disinfectant feeder system, not by hand feeding.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL IS PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. C. ELMORE WILL FOLLOW-UP AT SOME POINT AFTER DUSK TO VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE LIGHTS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 5 total skimmers with 3 missing weirs. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 10/29/2021.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope broken and tied back together. Rope cannot be tied back together. New rope was found and attached at the 50ft. length required for this pool. -CDI
Feb 23, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
CPO AGREED TO RECEIVE REPORT BY EMAIL.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 12, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
GROUND WIRE WAS OBSERVED NOT ATTACHED TO 1 MOTOR. GROUND WIRE WAS ATTACHED DURING THE INSPECTION. -CDI
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 5, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: STICKER ISSUED. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. POOL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED OUT, ELETRICAL INSPECTION AND PERMIT VERIFIED. PUMP APPEARS PROPER.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 1, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
OBSERVED CYANURIC ACID TO BE ABOVE 100PPM. I.T.S.
CORRECT TO LESS THAN 100PPM.
EXPIRES 8/31/2019 POOL WILL HAVE TO CLOSE IF ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED.
Mar 20, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has 3 Aquastar 6HP Equalizer line covers. The company has changed the certification for these covers to 92GPM on the pool wall. The covers expire in May of 2021, when they are replaced, they must be replaced with covers that meet the flow requirements of the pump system.
No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 31, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 2, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed sun shelf depth markers to be marked "6in" The 4 depth markers for the sun shelf (2 on the deck, 2 on the wall) must be
marked in feet or "ft". They can be "0ft 6in" or "1/2ft". The numbers or the fraction must be at least 4 inches high. Pool cannot allow night swiming without an evaluation of the lighting for the deck and pool for safety. Contact C. Elmore to make an
appointment for a night evaluation. 704-507-6814.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “M STATION” or State ID 2060530436). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.