14demerits
SAVOY APARTMENTS
650 E BROOKLYN VILLAGE AV, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530487
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record16
On record sinceApr 24, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 24, 2019Lower is betterAug 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 26, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy and body hook not visible from the pool deck due to planters. Repeated issue. Given 30 days to move ring buoy and body hook with pole to a location that is clearly visible from the required pool decking.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - replace expired chemical reagents.
.2518 - repair leak at flow meter.
Dennis Sullivan new CPO. Viewed CPO certification during the site visit.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired in test kit. Replace expired reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some days missing from record keeping for August. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decking not flush to coping near autofill; skimmer casing/lid offset at skimmer near autofill. Offsets not greater than 1/2". Apparent deck/coping is moving. Repair work done to this area previously due to leak at autofill. Monitor. Once offset becomes >1/2", will require repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter leaking on return line. Repair flow meter. Intent to suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room. Backwash pit appears to be leaking. Seal backwash pit. Keep floors dry in pump room.
Dry chemicals stored in storage room outside of pool area beside restrooms. Store pool chemicals in the approved chemical storage room.
May 27, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Melvin James
Updated CPO to Andrew Giles (C-161553)
Issued permit sticker. No Night Swimming. Salt not approved as primary chlorination.
Pool heater is off and remaining off until further notice.
Plaster did not effect drain covers and observed correct coverts in pool.
Note: Monitor ring buoy and replace if becketts come detached, this voids US Coast Guard approval. Rope 33’.
“A” Open for Business
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmers at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Chairs in front of body hook, blocking accessibility. Keep accessible.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Operator moved chairs and corrected.
Jul 21, 2025 42 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for:
.2535 - maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm
.2535 - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8
.2530 - replace ring buoy rope with 33 ft. rope
.2518 - repair multiport so pump can be turned on for turnover and circulation
Ensure CPO is visiting property daily to reopen. Once corrected, contact Katie to reopen the pool. The pool shall remain closed until a return visit has been made. 704-309-5494. Pool closed signs posted during the site visit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.6 ppm. Maintain chlorine through chlorinator at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain pool pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks for month of July. Maintain daily record keeping for main drain checks.
CPO on vacation week of 7/21. For pool to be reopened, pool CPO must be present for daily visits.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae on pool walls and around ladders. Keep walls clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level low. Multi-port damaged and backwash could not be turned off. Bring water level up so skimmers operate per NSF standard. Required to reopen the pool.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some build-up on waterline tile and depth markers. Keep clearly visible. Still visible at time of inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope degrading. Replace ring buoy with 33 ft. rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automated feeder could not be verified. Pump not operable due to damaged multiport. Pump was turned off. Feeder shall detect flow with loss of power from the pump.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Could not verify flow meter, pressure gauge, or equipment operable. Pump turned off at time of inspection due to damaged multiport. Repair multiport. Pump shall be operable to reopen the pool. Immediate Suspension issued for pump inoperable.
Mar 20, 2025 32 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Dion Bottaro present during the inspection.
Immediate Suspension issued for pool pH.
.2535 - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Once corrected, contact Katie to reopen the pool. Pool Closed signs posted at pool during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH below 6.8. Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
CYA and total alkalinity not recorded weekly. Only recorded once in March. Main drain checks not recorded daily. DPD-1, pH indicator and thiosulfate expired. Operator stated that he had ordered a new test kit. Ensure weekly record keeping for CYA and TA. Pool logs showed that pH was at 7.0 for two days. If pH below 7.2, pool should be closed to the public.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Scum line around wall tiles. Keep pool clean. Algae on walls and on ladders. Keep pool free of algae.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
3 1/2 ft. wall depth marker not clearly visible due to scum. Clean wall depth marker.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled. Keep accessible for use if needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fitness door propped open which leads on to pool deck. Closed during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Offset at skimmer closest to autofill. Offset not greater than 1/2". Continue to monitor. May require repair if worsens to >1/2".
Aug 12, 2024 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Shane Kerley present during the inspection. Pool Closed sign placed in pool and on ladders.
Immediate suspension issued for:
.2535 - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8
.2530 - provide USCG approved ring buoy with 33 ft rope
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Brought up to 7.0 during the inspection. Required at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace reagent.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Build-up on wall tiles near ladder and bench. Keep wall tiles clean so clearly visible. Will require repair in future if worsens.
Some algae on pool walls. Continue to monitor. Better than previous visit.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Grab rope on ring buoy and rope degrading. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved ring buoy and 33 ft. rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Workout bench blocking door from fitness room. Door needs to self-close, self-latch. Bench moved during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some caulking coming out of joints on pool deck outside of the required deck space. Repair decking.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb stored in mechanical closet across from the pool. Store chemicals in chemical storage room.
Apr 25, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Drain covers were changed and verified during the inspection. Aquastar A10RCFRxxx VGBA-2017 drain covers installed. Permit re-instated.
Ring buoy blocked by pool furniture. Repeat non-compliance. Corrected previously by moving chair. Requires permanent repair due to repeated issue. Ring buoy must be clearly visible at all times. Move ring buoy. Required repair prior to May 1 or operating permit will not be issued.
Signage blocked by landscaping. Repeat non-compliance. Corrected previously by cutting back landscaping. Eliminate landscaping so signage is clearly visible or provide additional signage near signage located on far wall on left side of pool. Signage must read "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Move shower signage to same location. Given until May 1 to repair or operating permit will not be issued.
Discussed previously with operator that pool does not want night swimming approval. If seeking night swimming, a night swimming visit is required or documentation of sufficient lighting present shall be provided. Hours posted on doors show 10:00 to 10:00. Pool is NOT permitted for night swimming. Signage on pool deck indicates 10:00 to dusk. Signage on doors cannot be changed without changing glass in doors.
Dion Bottaro present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Algae on pool walls and around ladder stoppers. Continue to monitor to eliminate algae bloom. Keep walls clean.
Sep 11, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2522/.2537 - repair coping so secure; repair deck drain to ensure no trip hazard at back entry to pool
.2518 - repair flow meter
A return visit will be made in 30-days to verify completion of ITS items. Shane Kerley present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae build-up on pool walls. Treat as needed. Keep walls free of algae.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some debris under skimmer baskets. Keep skimmers free of debris to ensure sufficient filtration.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Corner coping piece at stair not secure. Repair so secure. Intent to Suspend issued.
Deck drain near back door entry popping up. Repair to ensure no trip hazard. Drain is in direct walkway path of patrons. Intent to Suspend issued.
Concrete deck beginning to chip around autofill and skimmer. Continue to monitor. May require repair if worsens.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number incorrect posted at pool phone. 911 phone number verified to callback the pool phone. Phone number changed during the site visit.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Could not take reading off flow meter. Repair flow meter. Intent to Suspend issued.
Jun 7, 2023 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued for no night swimming. Shane Kerley present during inspection. Permit sticker issued while onsite. State permit emailed and posted online.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Drain line from chlorinator with small leak. Repair by next inspection. Stick feeder not in use. Using automated feeder for chlorine/pH.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational. No flow restrictions on pool. Repair by next inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leak at chlorinator. Keep pump room floor dry.
Jul 5, 2022 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 18 - Warning signage and pool rules signage not clearly visible from all areas of pool deck due to trees/landscaping at planters. Signage shall be clearly visible from all areas of the pool deck. Move prior to return visit for Intent to Suspend. Given 30 days to provide “Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty” in 4” lettering, “Adults should not swim alone” and “Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision” in 1” lettering. No pets shall be visible also. Exact wording not corrected.
Immediate Suspension lifted for pool pH. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return inspection.
Andy Seidner present during the inspection. Pool closed signs posted during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Overcorrected to >8.4 during the inspection. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records maintained for July except for on July 5. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly for alkalinity.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on wall depth markers. Eliminate wall build-up and keep clean.
Some algae around ladder rungs. Keep pool free of algae.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook and ring buoy blocked by pool furniture. Moved furniture during the inspection. Keep safety equipment accessible and visible.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pressure gauge on filter broken and leaking around filter top. Replace pressure gauge and tighten top to ensure no leaks.
Mar 21, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Tomeka Gallard present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping and night swimming approval.
Note: Could not verify window closest to phone with window limiter due to antenna in window. Window shall open 4" or less.
Portable vacuum in pool at time of inspection. Do not vacuum during operational hours. Vacuum removed during site visit.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Intent to suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Night lighting verified from cameras during site visit. Ring buoy and body hook not clearly visible on pool deck. For night swimming, ring buoy and body hook must be clearly visible during evening hours. Pool operates from 10:00 to 10:00. Pool not approved for night swimming until equipment is moved. Intent to Suspend issued.
Aug 23, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Shane Kerley present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for door on to pool deck self-closing, self-latching.
22 - Emergency phone states "emergency call" twice when 911 is dialed and talks over 911 operator. Repair phone so that call does not speak over 911 operator. Given 30 days to correct or permit will be suspended.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae around bases of ladders. Keep walls clean. Continue to monitor and address as needed.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope at 31.5 ft. Required at 33 ft. Corrected during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back entry door not self-latching. Repair door to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak at backwash pit. Reseal backwash pit and keep floor dry.
Light burnt out above equipment in pump room. Replace light.
Mar 17, 2021 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pool pH and ring buoy. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to reopen the swimming pool.
Shane Kerley present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Pool Closed signs posted.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool pH >8.2. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8 through automated feeder. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for cyanuric acid or total alkalinity. Maintain weekly record keeping.
Some reagents expired. Replace expired reagents.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy grab rope degraded from environment. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy. If replacing rope, provide 33 ft. rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door at gym not self-closing, self-latching. Sticking. Door nearest restrooms also sticking. Repair doors to self-close, self-latch.
Note - limiters on windows not viewed at time of visit. Ensure all windows are limited at 4" or less. Could not access rooms.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Grate at deck drain sticking up. Repair to eliminate trip hazard. Outside of required deck space. Located nearest back entry by stairwell.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
New automated chlorinator/acid feeder installed. Does not detect flow. Automated controllers shall detect no flow when operating and shut off with no flow.
Jul 6, 2020 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 16 - Could not access resident rooms with windows on to pool deck. Ensure limiters stay in place to limit windows at 4".
19 - Signage not visible from all areas of pool deck. Shower signage at one entry but not at other. No pets signage at one entry and not at other. Provide signage visible upon entry to the pool.
Pool hours listed on pool rules sign as 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Pool is not approved for night swimming. If wanting night swimming approval, an after hour visit is required for approval. Current pool hours due to covid are 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.
No signature due to covid restrictions. Jeff Cillie present during inspection. Once corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator had indicated that chlorinator was out of chlorine prior to arrival but had put pucks in chlorinator at least 1 hr prior to visit. Maintain chlorine through chlorinator at least 1.0 ppm. Do not shock pool to raise chlorine unless required for other reasons. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-1 and 2 expired. Replace expired reagents.
CYA at 100 ppm. Maintain below 100 ppm. Lower CYA.
CYA and total alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea build-up on benches and steps. Monitor and correct issue. Algea blooms can happen quickly if not addressed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 not clearly audible. Cutting in and out and could not be heard in response. Was able to verify address and phone number. 911 must be clearly audible. Immediate Suspension issued.
Jan 16, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor dirty
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Nov 20, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Observed pool chlorine at 0.5ppm, CPO corrected during inspection (CDI) to 3.0ppm.
#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 records not up to date since Nov 13th and nothing on cyanuric acid, alkanity, and main drain covers.
Apr 24, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Observed no non-compliant conditions.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SAVOY APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530487). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.