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18demerits

ALTON OPTIMIST PARK

1009 N CALDWELL ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530537
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedSep 8, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceAug 27, 2019

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

0918 Aug 27, 2019: 0May 21, 2020: 4Sep 28, 2020: 4Mar 3, 2021: 12Oct 13, 2021: 6Apr 13, 2022: 0Oct 13, 2022: 4Apr 11, 2023: 0Oct 10, 2023: 0Apr 16, 2024: 0Sep 10, 2024: 8May 6, 2025: 4Sep 9, 2025: 0Mar 27, 2026: 0Sep 8, 2026: 18
Aug 27, 2019Lower is betterSep 8, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 8, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Bobby Velez and Dominick Sykes present. A 30 day intent to suspend the permit is issued for a non operational flow meter and inadequate record keeping. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.7.
#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. Observed inadequate record keeping for August, 2026. Intent to suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. Observed pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture relocated.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational. Observed the flow meter non operational. Intent to suspend permit. Correct within 30 days.

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Mar 27, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. PERMIT RESTRICTION: SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. ALL DEPTH MARKERS MUST REMAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AND BE SLIP-RESISTANT. MAINTAIN DEPTH MARKERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND ENSURE THEY ARE SLIP-RESISTANT. POOL PERMITS FOR ALTON OPTIMIST PARK AND ALEXAN MILL DISTRICT WILL EXPIRE 5/31/2026. FAILURE TO RENEW THE PERMITS WILL RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE POOLS DUE TO FAILURE TO HAVE A NEW PERMIT ISSUED. MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 5/14/2029

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 9, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/14/2029 PERMIT RESTRICTION: SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 6, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter indicator such that accurate flow reading was not possible. Adjust or replace flow meter such that accurate flow reading is possible. Pool does not have a flow restriction, no Permit Action taken at this time.

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Sep 10, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 30 day Intent to Suspend document issued for the following items. Failure to correct these items by the deadline may result in pool closure. Facility must keep 30 days of correct records to pass follow-up inspection. Deadline is 10/10/24. Observed both vacuum line caps to be able to be opened by hand. They must be such that they can only be open by a tool. Pool built after 2010. .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. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months. Observed no records kept after 8/29/2024. Observed current log sheet to not have a place for main drain cover/grate checks, which are a required daily check. I.T.S. 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. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months. Observed no records kept after 8/29/2024. Observed current log sheet to not have a place for main drain cover/grate checks, which are a required daily check. I.T.S. Issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed both vacuum line caps to be able to be opened by hand. They must be such that they can only be open by a tool. Pool built after 2010. I.T.S. Issued.

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Apr 16, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Main drain covers expire 6/24/2024. They must be replaced with covers appropriate to the pool and the flow rate of the circulation system. The PDSC paperwork for the replacement must also be submitted to the Health Department and approved. The pool will not be issued a new permit for the next season until this replacement is completed and the PDSC paperwork is approved by the Health Department.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 10, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. POOL MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 6/24/2024. THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH COVERS THAT ARE APPROVED FOR THE FLOW RATE OF THE POOL AND THE PDSC FORMS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 11, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. NEXT SEASON PERMIT DECAL WAS ISSUED. MAIN DRAIN COVERS ARE AQUASTAR 1216 COVERS. THEY WILL EXPIRE JUNE OF 2024. THEY MUST BE REPLACED AND PDSC DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THEIR EXPIRATION.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 13, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: I.T.S. ISSUED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. C. ELMORE WILL FOLLOW-UP ON OR AROUND 11/12/2022 TO VERIFY CORRECTION. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE MAY RESULT IN POOL CLOSURE. POOL HAS SIGNS INDICATING THAT POOL HOURS ARE 9AM-9PM. POOL DOES NOT HAVE A NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE POOL CANNOT BE OPEN AFTER DUSK OR BEFORE DAWN WITHOUT OBTAINING A NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
#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 access door not self-latching and staying latched until reactivated. Door must self-close, self-latch, and stay latched until re-activated. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 11/12/2022.

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Apr 13, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. 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. POOL CAN ONLY BE OPEN TO SWIMMING DAWN TO DUSK. CPO AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 13, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: OBSERVED POOL PUMP MOTORS TO BE REPLACED FOR BOTH PUMPS. MCDH CAN FIND NO RECORD OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FOR THE MOTOR CHANGE WORK. IT IS RECOMMEDED THAT THE POOL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE ELECTICIAL WORK CAN BE EVALUATED FOR SAFETY. C. ELMORE OBSERVED NO OBVIOUS HAZARD, BUT C. ELMORE IS NOT COMPETANT IN OR AUTHORIZED TO INSPECT ELECTRICIAL WORK AS IS REQURIED. FAILURE TO HAVE THE ELECTRICAL PERMIT/INSPECTION PROCESS COMPLETED PROPERLY WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL OF POOL PERMIT IN THE NEXT SEASON. ENSURE THAT POOL FURNITURE IS KEPT AT LEAST SIX FEET BACK FROM THE EDGE OF THE POOL WATER FOR SAFETY. CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool water to be above 8.4 pH. Corrected to 7.6. C.D.I.

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Mar 3, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: “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.” I.T.S. ITEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE APRIL 2ND 2021. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. RESPONSIBLE PARTY AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT FORM. NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#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 CLOSER THAT 6 FOOT FROM WATER EDGE. -CDI ITEMS WERE MOVED BACK. DO NOT HAVE ITEMS CLOSER TO THE WATER EDGE THAN 6 FEET.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
OBSERVED CHEMICAL CONTROL PANEL NOT TO SHUT OFF WHEN PUMP FLOW SHUT OFF. CORRECT PANEL SUCH THAT IT SHUTS OFF WHEN FLOW STOPS. I.T.S. ISSUED.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
OBSERVED FLOW METER DAMAGED/NON-FUNCTIONAL. CORRECT THE FLOW METER. I.T.S. ISSUED

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Sep 28, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: “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 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.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
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 for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken.

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May 21, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION STICKER ISSUED. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND MUST BE PRINTED OUT TO POST WHERE IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE POOL DECK AREA. 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, 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 DURING THE INSPECTION BROKEN GLASS AND DOG WASTE WERE FOUND INSIDE THE POOL AREA. ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE POOL AREA UNLESS THEY ARE ADA SERVICE ANIMALS. GLASS IS NOT ALLOWED INTO THE POOL AREA AT ALL. THESE WERE NOT IN AN AREA WHERE THEY GOT INTO THE WATER AND THE GLASS WAS REMOVED BY THE CPO. THESE CONDITIONS CAN CREATE HAZARDS IN THE POOL AREA. HAZARDS IN THE POOL AREA CAN RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE POOL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 1 door leading to deck area to not be self-latching. Door was corrected during the inspection. -CDI

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Aug 27, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information. Observed no non-compliant conditions.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALTON OPTIMIST PARK” or State ID 2060530537). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.