20demerits
EMERSON AT MONTFORD PARK
1520 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, Charlotte, NC 28209
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530541
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedJul 14, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceDec 18, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 18, 2019Lower is betterJul 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 14, 2026 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for emergency phone. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
“E” Immediate Suspension status
Will check resident balcony at return visit for no horizontals. Permit action will be taken if not corrected at return visit.
Pool not heated. No Night Swimming.
Filtration pump must remain 3310-3450 RPM. At least 101 ppm for turnover.
Inspection with Matt Starnes
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
One piece of tiling missing at corner of sun shelf entry on pool wall. .2524 Keep pool wall in good repair. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time. Monitor and replace tiling.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Resident patio with planter against pool fence onto pool deck with horizontal handhold/foothold less than 45” inches in height.
.2528(a) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs 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
Emergency phone not working at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Suspension item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of equipment in pump room.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Apr 22, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Matt Starnes present.
Permit suspended for emergency phone being non operational. Once repaired, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool. Ensure pool closed signs are posted.
Permit conditions - Pump must remain set at speeds 3310 to 3450 RPM to meet turnover requirement of 101 GPM.
The following items listed below are should be corrected when pool is reopened otherwise an intent to suspend the permit will be issued.
1. Pool furniture within 6 feet.
2. Door at back of pool not self-latching.
3. Faded depth markers on pool deck.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Observed some depth markers on deck fading. Repair.
#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 door at back of pool not self-latching. Repair.
#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 poor furniture within 6 feet of pool. Relocate furniture.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone non operational. Permit suspension issued.
Oct 23, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cecilio Castillo present.
Permit restriction - Pump must remain set at 3310 to 3450 RPM to meet turnover requirement of 101 GPM.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed one faucet in mens restroom and 1 faucet in women’s restroom non operational.
Apr 8, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 150 GPM
No night swimming permitted.
Pool will be open from 9:00 am til dusk.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace damaged skimmer lid. One skimmer observed damaged during inspection. CPO has ordered a replacedment.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed missing wier on one skimmer at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris in skimmers at time of inspection.
Sep 5, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Canova present.
#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. CDI- furniture relocated.
Mar 14, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Canova present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for Doors leading onto pool deck not self-closing fully and record keeping. Replace ring buoy within 30 days due to poor repair.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 7.0. CDI- Adjusted to 7.2.
#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 in log. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#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 door at lobby and door at opposite side of property not self-closing fully. Repair within 30 days. Intent to suspend permit issued.
Sep 12, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cody Connell present.
Note: some depth markers on pool deck beginning to fade. Monitor and replace/repair (paint) as needed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed inside walls of skimmers with debris accumulation. Clean.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed 1 handsink not functional in women’s restroom.
Apr 5, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Roy Abbott.
#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 lounge chairs within 6 feet of pool. CDI- chairs relocated.
Jul 14, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Stephen Hanson present.
Intent to suspend issued for 2 sets of doors leading from lobby to pool deck not self-latching and 1 door at back of pool not self-latching. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
In-field plan review completed during inspection. See below.
1.Permit Restriction Pump must remain at speeds 3110 to 3450 rpm to meet turnover requirement of 101 gpm. - Observed flow at 170 GPM after backwash. Observed filter set at 2600 RPM. CDI- adjusted to 3450 RPM.
2. Filtration Pump Pentair Intelliflo VSF 022056, 3 hp pump - verified and accurate.
3.Feature Pump Pentair Superflo 342001, 1.5 hp pump - verified and accurate.
4.Filtration Piping 4” md and sk; 3” return - verified and accurate.
5.Feature Piping 3” md and (3) 1.5” returns - verified and accurate.
6.(2) Aquastar 1216xxx with teal dots - verified and accurate.
7.(2) 914xxx with teal dots - verified and accurate.
8.(2) TR100C filters - verified and accurate.
9.15 returns 10 on floor and 5 on wall - verified and accurate.
10.5 skimmers - verified and accurate.
#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 doors leading from lobby area to pool deck not self-latching and 1 door at back of pool deck not self-latching. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
#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. CDI- furniture was relocated.
Mar 30, 2022 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CJ Bergensten present.
Immediate suspension issued for non-operational emergency phone. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once phone is repaired to reopen pool.
Contact Eli Freese to schedule night swim inspection if you would like to acquire a night swim permit.
#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. Observed body hook not attached to pole. CDI- reattached.
#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 4 to 6 feet of pool deck. CDI- furniture was rearranged.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed non-operational emergency phone. Immediate suspension issued.
Sep 23, 2021 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Randy Koffler present. No signature due to COVID.
Immediate suspension issued for low pH, 0 ppm chlorine, and a non-operational emergency phone. Pool closed, signs posted. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once these items are corrected to re-open pool.
An intent to suspend the pool permit will be issued for the following if not corrected by return visit: 1 door at back of pool is not self-latching, main drain safety checks being recorded.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed 0.0ppm chlorine in pool. Permit suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. Permit suspended.
#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 main drain safety checks not being recorded. Check main drains for secureness daily.
#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 1 door at back of pool not self-latching. Repair or an intent to suspend will be issued.
#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 several pieces of pool furniture within 6 feet of pool deck. CDI- furniture relocated.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non-operational. Permit suspended.
Mar 4, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Onsite visit with Randy Koffler. No signature due to COVID-19.
#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 ft of pool. CDI, furniture was rearranged.
Jul 30, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature required due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Max Henshaw on-site.
#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 chairs within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was rearranged to provide 6 feet of walking space.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Exact wording and sizing required. Observed sign posted with 3/4 inch lettering. CDI- sign with 1" lettering and exact wording was posted.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed sign posted with 3/4 inch lettering. CDI- sign with 1" lettering and exact wording was posted.
Feb 26, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 18, 2019 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *ALL CONSTRUCTION ISSUES CORRECTED*
PERMIT ISSUED OK TO OPEN
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
SHOWER SIGN NOT POSTED -- CORRECTED
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
SUPPLY SOAP AND PAPER GOODS IN RESTROOMS
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMERSON AT MONTFORD PARK” or State ID 2060530541). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.