8demerits
PENROSE APARTMENTS, THE
327 W TREMONT AVE, Charlotte, NC 28203
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530526
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record16
On record sinceMay 29, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 29, 2019Lower is betterAug 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 26, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Byron Howell and Hugo Rodriguez.
Chlorine was adjusted from 0ppm to 2.0ppm during inspection.
No listed permit conditions. Const. Date: 5/24/2019 Rope Length: 40'6 Night Swim?: NO
Inspectors Info: Kurtis Nelson 980-378-7896
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. 0ppm of chlorine was observed. Chlorine was adjusted to 2ppm during the inspection by the CPO. CDI
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Liquid chlorine and acid barrels are being stored in the pump room.
.2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies. Bags of chemicals were observed stored on floor in chemical room.
Apr 15, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO. All items in compliance. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
No listed permit conditions.
Const. Date: 5/24/2019 Rope Length: 40'6 Night Swim?: NO
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 20, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Hugo. Intent to suspend issued for inoperable flow meter. Item must be corrected within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Const. Date: 5/24/2019
Rope Length: 40'6
No night swimming
No listed permit conditions
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Flow meter not operational. Intent to suspend item.
Apr 22, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Hugo. All items in compliance. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
Note: Area around one of the skimmer covers recessed and approaching 1/2” offset. Repair before it becomes a trip hazard.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 4, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Hugo Rodriguez
All items in compliance.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Phil Stalnaker. All items in compliance.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 8, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Felix Gonzalez. Immediate suspension of permit issued due to chlorine reading less than 1.0. Once chlorine feeder system is diagnosed and chlorine levels in pool are able to be maintained above 1.0 ppm, call Hope McIntosh for a re-visit. Pool must remain closed with signs posted until permit is re-instated. At that time, a 30 day intent to suspend the permit may be issued for inoperable flow meter and for windows that open onto pool deck with disabled (or missing) limiters.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine at 0ppm. Automatic in line feeder may not be working properly. Chlorine tab feeder not operable at this time. *Immediate suspension item
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Accumulated leaf debris on pool bottom and on drain covers. Operator cleaned during inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmers with leaf build-up. Keep skimmers free of debris. Operator cleaned during inspeciton.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Various windows leading from residences directly onto pool deck with window limiters disabled or EHS unable to locate limiters. All windows that lead directly onto pool deck must remain limited to preven opening greater than 4”. Residents should not disable limiters.
*permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not operational.
*permit item
Mar 28, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Jamie Walker.
Night swimming not approved.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Some debris accumulated on pool floor. Operator cleaned during inspection
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Handrail at 3’ end of pool steps loose.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Ring buoy with dry-rotted rope. Ring buoy and rope replaced during inspection.
Jul 19, 2022 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jamie Walker present.
Immediate suspension issued for non-operational emergency phone.
Observed drain covers installed as WATERWAY 640-479X. PDSC paperwork indicates LAWSON drain covers installed. Submit updated PDSC paperwork for approval from Health Department.
Contact the front office at 980.314.1620 to reopen pool once phone is repaired and new PDSC paperwork has been submitted. Please submit PDSC paperwork to Katie.rudisill@mecknc.gov
#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 at 27 feet. CDI- adjusted to 40 fleet 6 inches.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Observed pool furniture within 8 feet of pool. CDI- rearranged.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non-operational. Permit suspended.
Mar 22, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jamie Walker present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 1, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jamie Walker present. No signature due to COVID.
Immediate suspension issued for non-operational emergency phone. Pool closed, instructed operator to post closure signs. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once phone is repaired to reopen pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non-operational. Permit suspended.
Apr 22, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jamie Walker present. No signature due to COVID-19.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter reading at 0.0gpm while pump was circulating water.
Oct 27, 2020 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Continue to monitor. Replace prior to 2021 operating season.
17 - One lounge chair <6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the swimming pool in all locations.
Note: Furniture inside patio enclosures provides footholds for children. Eliminate footholds for child safety.
Immediate Suspension issued for pool chlorine. Once corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return inspection to re-open the swimming pool.
Jamie Walker present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0.3 ppm. Chlorinate through chlorinator to at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Ensure record keeping for CA is for cyanuric acid. Appears that records may be for Calcium (200, etc.). Record cyanuric acid weekly.
Cyanuric acid >100 ppm in pool. Maintain cyanuric acid at 100 ppm or less.
Some reagents expired or empty in test kit. Replace test kit.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Dead worms on pool floor. Keep pool floor clean and in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmers with leaf build-up. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational. Repair so operational.
Pressure gauge on filter not operational. Repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >112.5 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Apr 29, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection conducted with Jamie Walker present.
No permit issued today due to new pump install that occurred in January 2020. No electrical permit was received prior to work being completed. Once an electrical inspection has been completed and a permit is received, the 2020 pool operations permit can be 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 spot in log book for main drain safety checks. CDI- new log sheet printed with main drain safety checks included.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed digital flow meter non-operational.
Aug 21, 2019 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Noticed ponding on pool deck at time of inspection. Pool decking sloped to drain but with some low areas. Continue to monitor. If becomes a slip hazard, may require repair.
Pool was shocked during inspection due to algea bloom. Pool shall remain closed for at least one turnover (6 hours), until return visit has been made by pool inspector due to hazard to the public.
Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine and pH. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit.
Glass bulbs on pool side of patio enclosure. Removed during inspection.
Note: Pool requesting to go to liquid feeder. Chemicals must be stored in chemical storage room if utilizing liquid. System must detect flow of pump to turn off when no flow to pump.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0.3 ppm. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm. Per operator pool was closed due to high cyanuric acid but no pool closed signs were posted. Immediate Suspension issued.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain at least 7.2. Immediate Suspension issued.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity and acid not recorded weekly. Record weekly. ITS item.
.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.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea on pool floor due to lack of chlorine.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not self-closing and not self-latching. ITS item.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Window limiters removed from windows in one unit located to right of main entry off leasing office. ITS item.
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak at filter. Keep dry.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
May 29, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool Permit Issued.
Filtration Pump - Pentair CHII-NI-3F
Feature Pump - Pentair CHII-NI-3/4F
Filtration Drains - (2) Lawson MLD-SG-0909
Feature Drains - (2) Penair Starguard
Rope Length - 40.5'
Pool Width - 27'
Max Depth - 5'
Facility has 30 days to address deck clearance.
Permit will be suspended if repairs are not complete within 30 days.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck 7'7" around sun shelf area and along that side.
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft).
Intent to suspend issued. Item not addressed during construction.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PENROSE APARTMENTS, THE” or State ID 2060530526). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.