10demerits
WOODFORD ESTATES APARTMENTS
4630 CENTRAL AVENUE, Charlotte, NC 28205
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530493
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedMay 20, 2024
Inspections on record7
On record sinceSep 20, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Sep 20, 2019Lower is betterMay 20, 2024
Inspections & violations
May 20, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
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.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible.
Observed body hook pole to be collapsible and to not be 12 ft. Long. C.D.I. Hook was put onto a correct pole.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
Aug 22, 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 fence not to current spec. 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
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 ladder missing 1 rubber bumper foot. Replace bumper foot.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not to current spec. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
Jun 10, 2021 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day when the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum. Keep log book properly.
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.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be lower than 6.8, off of the inspection scale. -CDI pH was adjusted during the inspection. Corrected to 7.4.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed 2 suction lines left open and on. This was a hazard. Lines were shut off and capped. Keep the lines capped when not in active use. Do not leave the lines on when not actively in use. -CDI.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed pool wall depth markers at far end of pool to be greater than 25ft. apart. Provide proper depth makers for pool wall. This was noted on the previous inspection and was not corrected.
DEPTH MARKERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 25FT. APART MEASURED AROUND THE EDGE OF THE WATER. ALL DEPTH MARKERS MUST BE 25FT. OR LESS APART (DECK AND WALL). DEPTH MARKERS MUST HAVE NUMBERS AND FRACTIONS THAT ARE AT LEAST 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT, AND BE EXPRESSED IN FEET OR IN FEET AND INCHES. -CDI Depth markers were obtained and placed in proper locations.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing rubber foot. Replace the rubber ladder foot. This was noted on the previous inspection and was not corrected. Correct this item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not built to current specifications. Built prior to 2010. Observed gates to have footholds. Footholds were covered -CDI Observed doors into pool area not self-closing and self-latching and to have had the audible alarm disabled. Do not disable the alarm unless the door self-closes and self latches. Alarm was enabled. -CDI This was noted on the previous inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck items to be too close to the pool edge. Items were pushed back. -CDI Keep items pushed back 6 feet or more from the pool edge. If this cannot be maintained properly, items will have to be removed from the pool deck. This was noted on the previous inspection.
Sep 15, 2020 44 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IT CANNOT REOPEN FOR SWIMMING UNTIL AFTER ALL
CLOSURE ITEMS ARE CORRECTED AND THE CORRECTIONS ARE VERIFIED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 3 OFFICIAL CLOSURE SIGNS WERE POSTED, ONE AT EACH GATE. THEY MUST REMAIN POSTED. IF THEY ARE FOUND REMOVED, CONTACT C. ELMORE SO THEY CAN BE REPLACED. REMOVAL OF THE SIGNS MAY RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. 704-507-6814.
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, 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
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine to pe 0.0ppm. Chlorine must be 1.0ppm minimum for safety. I.S Issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no log book entry for September. Observed log entries missed during weekends. pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day when the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum. Keep log book properly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed walls spotted with biofilm. Keep pool clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed pool wall depth markers at far end of pool to be greater than 25ft. apart. Provide proper depth makers for pool wall.
DEPTH MARKERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 25FT. APART MEASURED AROUND THE EDGE OF THE WATER. ALL DEPTH MARKERS MUST BE 25FT. OR LESS APART (DECK AND WALL). DEPTH MARKERS MUST HAVE NUMBERS AND FRACTIONS THAT ARE AT LEAST 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT, AND BE EXPRESSED IN FEET OR IN FEET AND INCHES.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing rubber foot. Replace the rubber ladder foot.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor return fittings missing or shifted. provide proper covers in proper position at all water returns. Observed gaps around the back end of the 6HP skimmer EQ line covers. Either move the covers closer into the wall, or fill the gap with underwater caulk or other such material. Fix the gap at all EQ covers which have such a gap. Observed vacuum line to not have a cover. provide a cover or plug. Cover or plug may not stick out more than 2 inches into the pool.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy damaged. Observed no rope on ring buoy. Ring buoy was replaced and rope found and attached. Rope was made 44ft. long as is required for this pool. -CDI.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence no built to current specifications. Built prior to 2010. Observed gate latch damaged and non-functional. Observed gates to have footholds. Observed doors into pool area not self-closing and self-latching. Correct the gates so that they have proper latches.
Correct the footholds. DOORS MUST FULLY SELF-CLOSE AND SELF-LATCH OR BE FULLY SELF-CLOSING AND FITTED WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck items to be too close to the pool edge. Items were pushed back. -CDI Keep items pushed back 6 feet or more from the pool edge. If this cannot be maintained properly, items will have to be removed from the pool deck.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed kings III box non-functional. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must correct and on file with local 911. . Call back number and address must be both properly posted on the sign and on file with local 911. Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box.
May 22, 2020 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Local permit issued. No night swimming for the 2020 season.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Adjusted onsite to 7.2.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed minor amount of debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed broken base plate at handrail at main pool stairs. Replace.
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck chair within 6 feet of pools edge. Corrected onsite.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Keep pump room floor dry at all times.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no paper towels in both restrooms. Provide paper towels.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Sep 20, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS 6HP AQUASTAR EQ LINE COVERS. THEY EXPIRE 2/2023. WHEN THE EXPIRE, REPLACE THEM WITH COVERS THAT WILL SUPPORT THE POOL FLOW. THE NEW FLOW RATE IS 92GPM.
POOL IS NOT PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND MAY OPEN FOR SWIMMING. STICKER ISSUED. ALL PREVIOUS ISSUES CORRECTED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
OBSERVED pH TO BE 7.0-6.9 UPON ARRIVAL. pH CORRECTED TO 7.2. -CDI
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WOODFORD ESTATES APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530493). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.