30demerits
HILTON GARDEN INN CHARLOTTE WAVERLY
7415 WAVERLY WALK AVE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530469
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedAug 31, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceMay 25, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 25, 2018Lower is betterAug 31, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 31, 2026 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Cesar. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
EHS Devon tested CYA at 0.
Reminder: Drain covers expire 4/29/2027
DUMMY EQ. LINE COVERS INSTALLED OVER PLUGS - MUST REMAIN IN GOOD REPAIR OR REMOVE
NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVED 4/30/25 - NEXT VERIFICATION REQUIRED IN 2028
Const. Date: 5/23/2018 Rope Length: 21' Night Swim?: Y Night Swim Year: 2028
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator.
Chlorine observed at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 2ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed the pH at 6.8. Operator corrected to 7.2.
#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.
Some records missing from Sundays. Maintain daily records. No permit action.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background.
One No Diving tile cracked and broken. Still legible. Replace prior to next inspection. No permit action.
#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.
One ring buoy rope shorter than the approved 21ft length. Ring buoy and rope removed from deck. Remaining ring buoy and rope compliant. No permit action.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible.
NOTE: Body hook pole appears to be adjustable but is one piece and not moveable. No permit action.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Some parts of deck are loose and approaching 1/2in offsets. Correct before issue worsens. No permit action.
Apr 15, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Angel Escanton and Gia Schiappacasse.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.6.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
Sep 17, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cesar Culmenares and Angel Escandon present.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed the chlorine at 0.2 ppm. CDI- adjusted to 3.0ppm through automatic feeder.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.5.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non operational flow meter.
Apr 3, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marsha Ellsworth present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for ‘warning no lifeguard on duty’ sign with 3 inch lettering. Sign must have a minimum of 4 inch lettering. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify once corrected.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed sign with 3 inch lettering. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
Oct 2, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cesar Culmenares and Marsha Ellsworth present.
#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.
Apr 10, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marsha Ellsworth and Tara McDonnell 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 some days in April without main drain safety checks being recorded. Ensure main drains are inspected and secure and recorded daily.
#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.
Oct 5, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cesar Culmenares present.
Intent to suspend issued for the following:
1. Expired chemicals in test kit.
2. Underwater pool light closest to handicap chair not securely affixed to wall.
Correct within 30 days or pool permit may be suspended.
#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 test kit with expired chemicals. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
#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 underwater pool light not securely affixed to wall. Intent to suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed warning no lifeguard sign in 3 inch lettering. CDI- new sign with 4 inch lettering installed.
Apr 20, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marsha Ellsworth present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for record keeping. Ensure main drains are checked daily and cyanuric acid is checked weekly and is recorded in log book. E. Freese will make return visit to verify compliance.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.2 ppm. Chlorine feeder adjusted; obtained reading of 2.0ppm.
#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 no main drain safety checks daily or weekly cyanuric acid checks for pool for months of March and April 2023. Intent to suspend issued.
Sep 7, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
EQ LINE COVERS ARE DUMMY COVERS. THEY DO NOT REQUIRE SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT AS THE SKIMMER LINES ARE PLUGGED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 20, 2022 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. 704-507-6814. POOL CANNOT REOPEN UNTIL HEALTH DEPARTMENT VERIFIES ALL CLOSURE ITEMS CORRECTED.
POOL DOES NOT APPEAR TO CURRENTLY HAVE A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR (CPO). A CPO IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE POOL. PROVIDE A CPO FOR THE POOL. THE CPO MUST VISIT THE POOL AT LEAST ONE TIME EVERY DAY THE POOL IS OPEN.
STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
POOL IS APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. C. ELMORE WILL FOLLOW-UP FOR LIGHTING FUNCTION EVALUATION AT A LATER DATE.
MAIN DRAINS WILL EXPIRE AUGUST 2022. MAIN DRAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PDSC FORMS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed 0.0ppm chlorine in the pool. I.S. Issued. POOL IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. ph is 7.0. I.S. ISSUED POOL IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed records not properly kept. Observed no CPO present or available for daily checks currently.
.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.
Provide CPO for pool daily checks and keep records properly.
#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 1 weir missing out of 2 total skimmers.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed furniture to be closer to the water than 6 feet. C.D.I. Items were moved back.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Aug 25, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION NOTED.
POOL AND DECK LIGHTS VERIFIED TO OPERATE AS PER NIGHT SWIMMING.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES.
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 7, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: “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
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed pool light to be loose in the housing. Repair the light such that it is tightly fit into the housing. No Permit Action taken as the light is not damaged or fully out of the housing, it just needs reseating in the housing.
Jul 30, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
“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 26, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
PERMIT STICKER ISSUED. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED ONLINE SO THAT IT CAN BE PRINTED. PAPER PERMIT SHALL BE POSTED IN POOL DECK AREA.
NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION PERFORMED. POOL HAS SUFFICIENT LIGHT FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
“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
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 9, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 5 - DPD-2 reagent expired. Facility has test strips also. Provide replacement reagent.
Note: Pool has changed to liquid chlorine. Automatic feeder verified during inspection to detect flow and turn off when no flow from pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of soda ash stored on floor/lid in chemical storage room. Maintain dry storage up off the floor.
Feb 15, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed at time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 4, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: G.C. POOL WIDTH IS 14FT. BUOY THROW ROPE SHALL BE 21FT. LONG. ROPE WAS MADE 21FT. LONG.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE RECORD LOG. pH, CHLORINE, MAIN DRAINS, AND TEMPERATURE MUST BE CHECKED AND RECORDED EVERY DAY THE POOL IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING. TOTAL ALKALINITY AND CYANURIC ACID MUST BE CHECKED AND RECORDED ONCE A WEEK. CYANURIC ACID MUST BE KEPT LESS THAN 100PPM. RECORDS WERE MOSTLY IN GOOD ORDER, NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
Jun 6, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, light in pool and extra pump basket. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify correction of items.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Temperature and main drain checks not recorded. Record daily. Intent to suspend issued for record keeping.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope length at 23 ft. Required at 21 ft. Corrected during inspection.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light not operable at deep end of pool. Pool permitted for night swimming. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No extra pump basket for pump. Provide extra basket. Intent to Suspend issued.
May 25, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Pool is approved for night swimming.
Observed safety equipment, emergency phone, entrances, deck area and main drains clearly visible.
Pool must cease night swimming if these conditions are not observed.
Verified PDSC information.
Local Permit # 18-600017
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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