20demerits
OVERTURE COTSWOLD
4830 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530488
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceDec 19, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 19, 2018Lower is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pump is loud and may need replacement soon. Advised providing proper documentation and pulling all required permits (ex. Electrical) if/when pump is replaced. If pump is replaced with different model, an in-field plan review application, updated PDSC form and approval is required before pool can open. Pool may voluntarily close during time of renovation. Pool permit will be suspended if regulations are not followed/approved and pool remains open. Information can be found on website: https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools
Pool heater not on at time of inspection. No night swimming.
Inspection with Oscar Cabrera
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Weekly cyanuric acid not correct and no main drain recordings. Strips not in date. Using test kit.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Operator added and corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 of 3 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Weir order has been placed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Volleyball net 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.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone signage indicates “push to call” notes a receiver that is lifted.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Operator updated instructions to include lift to call 911. Corrected.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower off at time of inspection.
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Feb 10, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Oscar Cabrera present. Note- heater was turned off during today’s inspection so no temperature recording required.
Permit conditions - Tumbled pavers on coping; openings shall remain at less than 1/2 inches. No furniture at decking located near fence. Pool must maintain 6 feet clearance at all times. Pool not approved for salt.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower non operational today.
Jul 22, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Oscar Cabrera present.
Note- heater was turned off during today’s inspection so no temperature recording required.
Permit conditions - Tumbled pavers on coping; openings shall remain at less than 1/2 inches. No furniture at decking located near fence. Pool must maintain 6 feet clearance at all times. Pool not approved for salt.
#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 gate nearest parking lot and wooden fence not self-latching. CDI- repaired to be self-latching.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower non functional.
Feb 27, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Oscar Cabrera present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for no temperature or main drain safety checks being recorded daily and deteriorating ring buoy. Correct these items within 30 days or the permit may be suspended.
Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions.
#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 records being kept for main drain safety checks or temperature of heated pool. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy deteriorating. Replace within 30 days 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 the shower is non functional.
Aug 6, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Oscar Cabrera present.
Note: observed beckets (loops) on ring buoy beginning to fray. Replace prior to next inspection or permit may be suspended.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Observed chlorine pucks in each of the 3 skimmer baskets. CPO indicated this was to weigh down the baskets. No signs that automatic tablet chlorinator is not working. CDI- pucks removed from baskets.
#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 deck. CDI- furniture rearranged.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower non-functional.
Feb 14, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection led by Troy Kling under supervision of Eli Freese.
Ryan Hubbard present during inspection.
#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 one gate not self-latching. CDI- gate repaired.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. No working showers available during inspection.
Aug 23, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Terry Bowman present.
#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 one gate not self-latching. CDI- gate repaired.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non-operational flow meter.
Mar 8, 2023 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Terry Bowman present.
Immediate suspension issued for pH at 8.0. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to reopen pool. Pool to remain closed until suspension is lifted by health department.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.0ppm. CDI- corrected to 3.0 using chlorinator.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 8.0. Immediate suspension 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 gate nearest to wooden fencing not self-latching properly. Correct or an intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
Sep 1, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Contact C. Elmore when pool chlorine is corrected to schedule follow-up visit. 704-507-6814.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed 0.0ppm chlorine in the pool at time of arrival. Pool was closed to swimming by order of the Health Department. Bathers were present and were advised that the pool could not be used at this time. I.S. Issued. Contact C. Elmore when chlorine is corrected. Pool cannot reopen without Health Department verification of the correction first.
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public.
#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 log entry for 8/31/2022. Keep proper logs and records for every day the pool is open to swimming.
Mar 29, 2022 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Melinda McMillan present.
Immediate suspension issued for chlorine at 0.2ppm and deteriorated throw rope connected to ring buoy. Once corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to reopen pool.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.2 ppm.
#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 area in log for main drain safety checks. Correct or an intent to suspend will be issued.
#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 throw rope connected to ring buoy in poor repair and deteriorating. Provide new rope at 42 feet in length.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed Non operational flow meter.
Oct 12, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Hubbard present. No signature due to COVID.
Permit suspended due to non-operational emergency phone. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once phone is functional to reopen pool.
Ensure main drain checks are recorded daily, failure to record these safety checks daily can result in a 30 day intent to suspend the pool permit being issued.
#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 being recorded for the month of October.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non-operational. Permit suspended.
Mar 25, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool heater turned off during inspection. Inspection completed with Nate Elder-Solomon present. No signature due to COVID-19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Marcelo Morales. No signature due to COVID-19.
ITS issued for no temperature being recorded daily for heated pool. Ensure temperature of a heated pool is recorded at least once daily. Correct by 12/3/2020.
General comment: Observed emergency telephone with no audible ring when emergency number is dialed. The number listed does connect to the emergency phone when dialed. Recommend repairing/replacing to provide audible ring.
#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 temperature of heated pool not being recorded. ITS issued. Correct by 12/3/2020.
Apr 21, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. No violations noted during inspection.
Inspection conducted with Marcelo Morales.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 20, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 15, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE LOG BOOK RECORD. CHLORINE, pH, TEMPERATURE (IF HEATED) AND MAIN DRIANS MUST BE CHECKED EVERY DAY THE POOL IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING. TOTAL ALKALITY AND CYANURIC ACID MUST BE CHEKCED AND RECORDED 1 TIME A WEEK. CYANURIC ACID CANNOT EXCEED 100PPM. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED A TENANT TO HAVE PLACED A WIRE MESH ON THEIR SIDE OF THE PATIO. THIS CREATES A FOOT HOLD. EITHER REMOVE THE MESH OR EXTEND IT TO 48" TO MATCH THE FENCE HEIGHT. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME.
Dec 19, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Operation Permit Issued
Observed low suction at skimmer on long side of pool, across from auto fill.
Local permit ID 18-600366
Pool is not approved for night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “OVERTURE COTSWOLD” or State ID 2060530488). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.