16demerits
CAMARA ESTATES APARTMENTS
8301 PARKLAND CIR, Charlotte, NC 28227
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530449
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedJun 5, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJul 12, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 12, 2018Lower is betterJun 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 5, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS AND EQUALIZER LINE COVERS WERE REPLACED AND A NEW PDSC FORM WAS APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THESE COVERS EXPIRE 4/28/2031.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.3 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.5 -CDI
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Observed 1 depth marker damaged. Marker was replaced during the inspection. -CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Jul 11, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND MAY OPEN FOR SWIMMING PERMIT DECAL WAS ISSUED.
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 DRAINS AND EQUALIZER LINE COVERS WILL EXPIRE 4/5/2026. THEY MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THAT DATE.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter to be stuck. Correct the flow meter. No Permit Action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Apr 17, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not approved for night swimming. Pool cannot be open after sunset or before sunrise.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed a missing tile on the pool wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
Observed mesh on gate to have come loose. Corrected during inspection.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Sep 6, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure 6 months of pool log records are kept.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.3 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.8
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed sign letters to be 3.25-3.5 inches in height
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Observed sign missing the word “the” before the word “swimming”.
Corrected, proper signs were posted.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
May 2, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 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.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed some gaps in the fence greater than 4 inches wide. Pool built prior to 2010, no permit action taken.
Apr 27, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken. Observed door from leasing office not self-closing and self-latching. Door was corrected to be self-closing and audibly alarmed.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Jun 24, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
OBSERVED MISSING DEPTH MARKER ON POOL WALL TO MAKE DISTANCE MORE THAN 25FT BETWEEN DEPTH MARKERS ON THE POOL WALL. A NEW POOL WALL DEPTH MARKER WAS PROVIDED. -CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED FENCE TO BE NOT UP TO CURRENT SPEC. FENCE BUILT PRIOR TO 2010. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN. OBSERVED ONE FENCE BAR TO HAVE PULLED FREE, FENCE BAR WAS REATTACHED.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT THE BACKWASH LINE.
Jun 24, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL FLOOR AND STAIRS WERE PATCHED IN SMALL AREAS WITH A COMPOUND DARKER IN COLOR THAN THE SURROUNDING AREA. WHEN POSSIBLE, CORRECT THIS BY RETURNING THE PATCHED AREAS TO A LIGHT COLOR THAT MATCHES THE REST OF THE POOL SURFACE, RATHER THAN ONE THAT IS DARKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE SO THAT IT CAN BE PRINTED OUT BY THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT. IT MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND POSTED WHERE IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE POOL DECK AREA.
POOL HAS PASSSED INSPECTION. 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, 138, 141 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
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed vacuum line left on and uncovered. This creates a strong suction that is a hazard. Line was turned off and capped. -CDI. Do not leave line on. Do not leave line uncapped.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line does not have an air gap.
Oct 7, 2019 44 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS CLOSED DUE TO RULES VIOLATIONS. PERMIT IS SUSPENDED. DO NOT OPEN POOL BACK UP WITHOUT HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. CONTACT C. ELMORE FOR FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION AT 704-507-6814 WHEN THE PERMIT SUSPENSION ITEMS ARE CORRECTED.
MANAGER ASKED C. ELMORE ABOUT REPAINTING THE LOGO ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POOL. DO NOT PAINT OR REPAINT ANY LOGOS ON THE POOL BOTTOM WITHOUT SPECIFIC APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
C. ELMORE OBSERVED A LIVE RAT TO RUN ALONG THE POOL DECK. C. ELMORE SPOKE TO THE MANAGEMENT REGARDING USING AN EXTERMINATION SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ANY RATS ON THE PROPERTY.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed pool to have 0.5ppm chlorine. 1.0ppm is required minimum for safety.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be below 6.8. The reading was lower than the inspection scale reads. 7.2-7.8 is required for safety.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
The pool log book was not available during the inspection. The daily and weekly checks must be properly kept and the records retained for at least 6 months. Going forward a new log book must be kept if the old book cannot be found.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor and stairs to have damage to the plaster.
Observed pool wall tiles to be missing or damaged.
Such damage must be repaired before the pool will be issued a new permit in the next season.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed a depth marker on the pool wall to be missing, resulting in more than 25ft. between the markers. Provide a correct depth marker with a number at least 4 inches high, that gives the measurement in feet (FT.) such that all depth markers are correctly spaced around the pool wall.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing the rubber feet. Replace them.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed return fitting on the pool floor to be missing the top plate. Repair all such floor return fittings.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed rear gate not fully self-closing and self-latching. All gates must fully self-close and self-latch.
Observed gates with the metal mesh to be unsecured on the gate. The mesh must be permanently secured to the gates such that any gaps greater than 4 inches are covered.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 call-box to be nonfunctional. Call box must function, must have the proper call-back number and address posted as well as having that information on record with location 911 services. The call-back number must ring back to and connect with the box to provide voice communication.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed the floor of the pump rooms to be wet. Correct any leaks or issues that are resulting in the wet floor. This is a safety hazard.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line. This is not a permit action item.
Jun 21, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH was 7.0 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.2. CDI
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing the rubber feet. Replace the rubber feet. No permit action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gaps under the fence greater than 4 inchs. No permit action taken. Pool built prior to 2010.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water leak wetting the floor in the pump room. No permit action taken. Correct the leak.
May 21, 2019 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Observed pH to be too low. 6.9 (7.2-7.8 is required)
Observed return fittings on the pool floor to be missing the top plates resulting in holes in the pool floor. Repair all such floor return fittings.
Observed a depth marker on the pool wall to be missing, resulting in more than 25ft. between the markers. Provide a correct depth marker with a number at least 4 inches high, that gives the measurement in feet (FT.) such that all depth markers are correctly spaced around the pool wall.
Observed gate missing the self latching device. Observed a gate not self-closing. Observed gates with hinges and hinge brackets measuring out more than 2 inches from the gate.
Observed one gate with the metal mesh to be unsecured on the gate. The mesh must be permanently secured to the gate such that the gaps greater than 4 inches are covered.
Observed ladder missing the rubber bumper feet. This is not a permit action item.
Observed a gap under a portion of the fence greater than 4 inches. This fence was built prior to 2010. This is not a permit action item.
POOL HAS NOT PASSED INSPECTION AND CANNOT OPEN FOR SWIMMING UNTIL IT PASSES. CONTACT 980-314-1620 TO REQUEST A RE-INSPECTION. THERE IS A $100 RETURN VISIT FEE.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be too low. 6.9 (7.2-7.8 is required)
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed a depth marker on the pool wall to be missing, resulting in more than 25ft. between the markers. Provide a correct depth marker with a number at least 4 inches high, that gives the measurement in feet (FT.) such that all depth markers are correctly spaced around the pool wall.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing the rubber bumper feet. This is not a permit action item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed return fittings on the pool floor to be missing the top plates resulting in holes in the pool floor. Repair all such floor return fittings.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate missing the self latching device. Observed a gate not self-closing. Observed gates with hinges and hinge brackets measuring out more than 2 inches from the gate.
Observed one gate with the metal mesh to be unsecured on the gate. The mesh must be permanently secured to the gate such that the gaps greater than 4 inches are covered.
Observed a gap under a portion of the fence greater than 4 inches. This fence was built prior to 2010. This is not a permit action item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed posted phone number for kings III box to be incorrect. Correct number was verified and is posted with local 911. Correct number is 980-237-3828. Correct number was posted. -CDI.
Jul 19, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has passed inspection. Sticker 18-600175 issued. Pool is not allowed to permit night swimming. Pool does not offer night swimming. To allow night swimming an evaluation from the Health Department is required to ensure sufficient light in the pool and on the deck for safety. Contact the Department at 980-314-1620 if this evaluation is required.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed floor return fitting not in place. Fitting was obtained and put into place -CDI.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hook not attached to the pole. Hook was attached. -CDI.
Jul 12, 2018 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS FAILED INSPECTION. CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT 980-314-1620 TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION. THERE WILL BE A $100.00 RETURN VISIT FEE THAT MUST BE PAID BEFORE A REINSPECTION CAN BE PERFORMED. CORRECT THE VIOLATION ITEMS BEFORE REQUESTING THE REINSPECTION.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 skimmer out of 5 to be blocked on the pump line and to be non-functional. Skimmer must be put back into proper function, it cannot be blocked or plugged as a minimum number of surface skimmers are required to be operational.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing a rubber foot from the rail. Replace the foot.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 1 inch hole in deck that requires a cap. The hole is also more than 1/2" deep. This hole must be capped.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed the posted phone number for the call-box to not be functional for calling back the box. This must be corrected. The number listed with 911 is 980-237-3828.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAMARA ESTATES APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530449). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.