18demerits
LENNOX SOUTHPARK
4905 ASHLEY PARK LN, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530447
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedJul 21, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceMay 23, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 23, 2018Lower is betterJul 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 21, 2026 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for lighting fixture. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when secure to lift ITS.
“W” ITS status
Pool not heated. No night swimming.
Inspection with Michael Der and Dylan Mchone
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekly readings.
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Operator checked and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6 ft of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lighting fixture not secured to wall, covered cord, laying on pool deck. .2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.
.2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower removed due to disrepair. Discussed installation of new shower for bathers.
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink in women’s restroom not working.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Mar 26, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
Inspection completed by Hunter DeLaO with assistance from Eli Freese.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Observed shower not operational during inspection.
Sep 10, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
Permit suspended for underwater light completely out of niche. Once repaired, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
The vacuum cap cover must be replaced prior to lifting the permit suspension or a 30 day intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#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 what appeared to be algae on pool floor and walls. Clean.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed damaged vacuum cap cover on pool wall (cap would not close and lock). Observed underwater pool light completely out of niche. Permit suspended due to safety hazard.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed one ring buoy on pool deck with no safety rope attached. CDI- ring buoy was removed. A second ring buoy in compliance was on the pool deck.
Mar 25, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
Note- observed ring buoy beckets beginning to fray however buoy was still usable and in good repair. Recommend replacing prior to next inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 6, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Dillon McHone present.
#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 one week in late July where no records were kept. Discussion with CPO about maintaining records daily. All other records for July and August were adequate.
#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 relocated.
#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 posted but faded and difficult to read. CDI- new sign posted.
Feb 14, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted by Troy Kling under supervision of Eli Freese.
Mike Der present during inspection.
#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 faded telephone number posted for emergency phone. CDI - new label was printed for telephone.
Sep 7, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Michael Der present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for expired chemicals in test kit and door nearest bathrooms not self-latching. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Observed chemicals in test kit expired and not reading accurately for chlorine. Replace within 30 days. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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 closest to bathrooms not self-latching. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
Apr 13, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
NOTE: Observed emergency phone able to receive incoming calls but unable to answer. The phone should be capable of automatically answering or audibly ringing when receiving an incoming call. Correct by 3/4/23 or permit may be suspended.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower not operational due to water being shut off. CDI- water was turned back on.
Oct 4, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
Immediate suspension issued for damaged ring buoy. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once repaired to reopen pool.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy in poor repair with damaged beckets. Immediate suspension issued.
Apr 21, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mike Der present.
#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.
Oct 19, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Michael Der and Winston Khan present. No signature due to COVID. Observed bonding wire detached from pump at time of inspection. The wire was reattached by end of inspection.
Intent to suspend pool permit issued for 1) furniture within 6 feet of pool deck and 2) light inside pool removed from light niche 3) automatic chlorination system does not turn off when there is no power at pump. Correct these items within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to verify.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed light fixture removed from light niche. Repair and replace. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
#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. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Observed automatic feeder system remains on and operable when the pump has no power. Intent to suspend issued.
Apr 22, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Michael Der on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 18, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Michael Der on site. No signature due to COVID-19.
**NOTE** Main drains expire May 2021. Replace and re-submit PDSC information.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 13, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Michael Der on-site.
ITS issued for automatic chlorinator not turning off when pump has no power.
**NOTE** Payment for pool permit not received at time of inspection. Make payment to Health Department in order to receive permit.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Observed automatic chlorinator not turning off when pump has no circulation. Intent to suspend issued.
Aug 28, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Clubhouse door not completely self-closing at time of inspection. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Operator corrected strip at bottom of door to self-close, self-latch. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored, off floor in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Water on floor in pump room from small leak. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Jan 9, 2019 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Aquastar 6 HP skimmer equalizer covers must be replaced (with submitted and approved PDSC form) for 2019 permit.
System is supposed to be renovated according to operator (chlorinator, feeder, etc). Advised operator to pull proper permits and ensure feeder cuts off with pump to avoid permit action.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Written records unavailable at time of inspection. Service supervisor absent and may have access to these records via online portal. Water quality in compliance, but operator understands retentin oof records. New permit for 2019 will not be issued until records are provided and verified. .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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Leaves and debris in skimmer basket. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower cut off at time of inspection. Keep operable and in good repair.
Sep 10, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records.
Note: Michael Derr is CPO
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekly TA and daily main drain checks. 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.
*30 Day ITS, Will check compliance and lift ITS.
*Note: If company goes to online records ensure compliance with this rule.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy and body hook inacessible due to floats, other items and broken holder. Keep emergency equipment accessible at all times. Moved for easy accessiblity and operator installing permanent holder in accessible location. Correcte.d
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room and forced ventilation broken. Keep stored separatey and provide adequate ventilation.
May 23, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
No night swimming.
WIndows cannot open onto pool deck greater than 4" or have audible alarm.
New/updated CPO Michael Der CPO#032914-72
**Note: On first attempt to call 911 operator stated hard to hear. Next calls and tests were clear. Ensure operable and accessible at all times.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain check missing. Include daily disinfectant residual, pH, main drain check and total alkalinity and cyanuric acid weekly. Operator added main drain check. Corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope too long. Maintain width and half of pool (33'). Operator corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lift chair removed causing hole greater than 1/2" offset. Maintain deck free of offsets greter than 1/2". Operator covered.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room and no ventilation. Keep stored separate and in permitted room with cross-ventilation/forced ventilation.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower on pool deck not operating at time of visit. Keep operatipnal. Currently have signage directing to use Room 2223.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LENNOX SOUTHPARK” or State ID 2060530447). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.