4demerits
PROXIMITY NORTHLAKE
4212 NAPA OAK DR, Charlotte, NC 28216
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530516
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceMay 9, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 9, 2019Lower is betterOct 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 1, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. SIGNS GIVE THE CLOSING TIME OF THE POOL AS 9PM. THE POOL CANNOT BE OPEN FOR SWIMMING AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE SUNRISE. CHANGE THE SIGNS TO REFLECT THIS, FOR EXAMPLE THEY COULD READ “POOL OPEN FOR SWIMMING FROM DAWN TO DUSK” OR “POOL OPEN FOR SWIMMING FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET”.
ENSURE THAT THE SPACES UNDER THE FENCE DO NOT EXCEED 2 INCHES. THERE ARE AREAS WITH EVIDENT EROSION.
POOL HAS A HEATER BUT THE HEATER IS NOT ON.
POOL CANNOT RUN THE SALT SYSTEM AS THE PRIMARY CHLORINATION SYSTEM.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 2/20/2029
POOL RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FOR PUMP MOTOR CHANGES IN SEPTEMBER
Record COM-ELC-26-008766:
Commercial Electrical Permit
Record Status: Closed - COC Issued
Expiration Date: 09/03/2027
Inspection with Eric Oakley 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.
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the record log book. Keep the records properly. Most of the records were correctly maintained. No permit action taken.
Mar 20, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Marcos Rada.
Inspection led by Isaac Cathey.
Outdoor heated pool. Heater off at the time of inspection.
No labels on pumps. Verified filtration pump is a Hayward pump with 5 HP motor. Verified feature pump is a Hayward pump with 3/4 HP motor.
Intent to suspend issued
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#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some depth and no diving markers loose. .2523 Provide depth and no diving markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Markers shall be slip resistant. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Post-May 2010 fence with some gaps > 2” under the fence. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). - Intent to suspend item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One soap dispenser broken in men’s restroom. One soap dispenser missing in women’s restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Oct 20, 2025 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Marcos Rada.
Heater off at time of inspection. Did not check water temperature.
Filtration and feature pump labels missing. Verified pump horsepower matched.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the
pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Intent to suspend issued
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#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 6 weirs missing. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs.
Skimmer baskets with leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Eyeball fitting missing for autofill. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at salt generator. Standing water on pump room floor. .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
One soap dispenser broken in men’s restroom. One soap dispenser missing in women’s restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
May 28, 2025 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Miquel Espinal and CPO Marcos Rada.
Heater off at time of inspection. Did not check water temperature.
Filtration and feature pump labels missing. Verified pump horsepower matched.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the
pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Items marked as Intent to Suspend must be corrected before permit expires on 5/31/2025 in order for 2026 pool permit to be issued.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent main drain checks. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
One of the WAV12WR main drain covers damaged. .2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. - Immediate suspension item.
#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 6 weirs missing. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Top of bubbler missing on sunshelf. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Outer rope on ring buoy and throw rope heavily frayed. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump basket for filtration pump not observed. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. - Intent to suspend item.
Flow meter not working. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Fan not working in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some of the labeling on pool equipment piping worn off. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Apr 1, 2024 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Miquel Espinal.
Filtration pump missing label. Observed Hayward pump with 5 HP motor.
Feature pump missing label. Observed Hayward pump with 3/4 HP motor.
Outdoor pool with a heater. Heater off at time of inspection.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity, and Cyanuric Acid the same every day for the past few months. No Main drain checks. Ensure chemicals are tested with a test kit and recorded daily. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both ladders loose. Some ladder steps loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Post-May 2010 fence with some gaps > 2” under the fence. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water on pump room floor. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Both lights burned out in pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Sep 12, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPOs Marcos Rada and Miquel Espinal.
Pump motor for filtration pump recently changed. Electrical permit E4480674 passed inspection on 8/29/2023.
Main drains expire 1-20-2024. Ensure main drains are replaced with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers prior to expiration and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to our office for approval.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Holes cut into mesh on gates to install cable locks. .2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pressure gauge for one of the filters stuck at 30 PSI. .2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter. - Intent to suspend item.
Apr 4, 2023 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Marcos Rada and maintenance supervisor Miquel Espinal.
Warning light on chemical control board, Cl 0.4 ppm. Recommend having controller serviced to repair or recalibrate.
No label on feature pump. Pump still has original motor and was able to verify from pump motor.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection when issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.3ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Recently started using new log sheet. No place for main drain checks. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One eyeball fitting missing on sunshelf bubbler. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Outer rope on ring buoy heavily frayed. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water on pump room floor. .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
No toilet paper in men’s restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Jul 19, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Ponpasert Vongvilay, CPO Marcos Rada, and maintenance supervisor Andre Balaguer.
Outer rope on ring buoy starting to fray. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy before next pool season.
Recommend recalibrating automated chemical controller.
Gate near parking lot has difficulty self-closing. Recommend adjusting the spring so it closes on it’s own more easily.
Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection when issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.5ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in the pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
May 11, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Marcos Rada.
Observed issues from previous inspection corrected. Conducted pre-permit inspection.
No label on pool feature pump. Verified that it is a Hayward pump with 3/4 HP motor. Appears to be the originally installed pump.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Permit issued.
Paper permit will be on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days to print a copy for your records.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
New 60 foot throw rope on ring buoy. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
Nov 3, 2021 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Naly Lor and maintenance staff. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by maintenance.
No label on pool feature pump. Verified that it is a Hayward pump with 3/4 HP motor. Appears to be the originally installed pump.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) to schedule re-inspection when issues have been corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two weirs missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope snapped off. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone call back number went to office voicemail. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable and be able to accept incoming calls. Update emergency phone signage with phone number for emergency phone. Number must match what 911 has. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room fan not functioning. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Leak at pool filter. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
May 27, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Jeffrey Kiker and Marcos Rada. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
Emergency phone call back number goes to the office. Recommend rerouting so emergency phone call back number goes directly to the emergency phone.
Permit issued with the following conditions:
No Night Swimming
Salt not approved as primary chlorination
Paper permit will be on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days to print for your records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two weirs missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room fan not functioning. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Oct 14, 2020 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Shaunne Thomas. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Facility recently changed management from Alliance to Greystar. All mailing/personnel information is still the same.
Ring buoy and throw rope fraying. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope.
Lintel above the skimmers heavily rusted. Recommend replacing with PVC, or other, inert material. If it continues deteriorating, the pool may be closed by Public Health until the steel plate has been replaced to protect the health and safety of bathers.
“Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders are in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0. Recalibrate automatic feeder, reading well above 7.0. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.3.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two weirs missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Jun 8, 2020 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Jeff Kiker. Due to COVID-19 precautions. inspection was not signed by the operator.
Permit issued.
No Night Swimming
“Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders are in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable
Order.”
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent Total Alkalinity or Cyanuric Acid records. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, and pool water maintenance. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Operator will start recording this.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two weirs missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator will order more weirs.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in one of the soap dispensors in the men's restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Aug 6, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pump room dimly lit, one 60 watt bulb for entire pump room. Recommend additional lighting.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.7 ppm. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Corrected to 1.5 ppm.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks. No place for drain checks on current log sheet. Pool a heated pool, heater currently off. No place on log sheet for temperature readings. .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.
Left state log sheet for operator to use.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
May 9, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
Verified PDSC information.
Pool not approved for night swimming, pool hours dawn to dusk.
Salt generator installed is not sufficient to be primary chloirnator.
Rope length - 50ft
Filtartion - Hayward SP3250EE, (2) Pentair Triton TR-110C
Feature - Hayward SP3207EE
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PROXIMITY NORTHLAKE” or State ID 2060530516). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.