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LINKS AT REA FARMS, THE - SOUTH
7301 SOUTH REA PARK LN, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530557
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedJul 8, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 30, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 30, 2020Lower is betterJul 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 8, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO and EHS Michael M. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
EHS recommends lowering chlorine for bather comfort.
Hydrostatic cover present in the middle of main drain covers. No suction hazard.
Const. Date: 3/11/2019
Rope Length: 50'
Night Swim?: N
SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 9, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: General comment: Emergency phone operator stated hard to hear at first call, but phone operable. Monitor and repair/replace before issue worsen to avoid permit action.
Salt not approved as primary chlorination. No Night Swimming. If pool wants night swimming, visit is required before dawn or after dusk to verify lighting is sufficient to light all parts of pool (including main drains), entries and emergency equipment. Contact Marie Daley at 704-506-6806 for visit.
Inspection with Carlos Santos
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Weekly reading for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid missing in March, only 1 reading over week before inspection.
.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. Operator checked and recorded. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One loose ladder by 4 FT.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gaps under the fence greater than 2 inches. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Gaps were filled in with landscaping soil and rocks. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 6’ of pool and by entry rail. Depth markers breaking out of deck, not secure. Keep in good repair.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
.2522(e) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around diving board, handrail, slide, or other permanent structure on a swimming pool deck. Operator moved and corrected.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Operator grouted and secured. Corrected.
Aug 26, 2025 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for buoy in disrepair and rope needed 50 foot.
Pool must remain closed with signage posted suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift suspension
Pool not heated. No Night Swimming.
Salt not approved as primary chlorination.
“E” Immediate suspension status
Inspection with Carlos Santos
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 Weir installed backwards at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy grab rope broken and degraded in disrepair and rope not attached.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
**Immediate suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Return inlet fitting missing. .2518(i) Arrange inlets to produce uniform circulation. Operator replaced and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Soap out in both restrooms at time of inspection.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Operator replaced soap and corrected.
Feb 4, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool closed signs must stay posted at every bather entrance until suspension is lifted by health department .
At return visit will verify records and 6 foot clearance.
“E” Immediate Suspension status
No Night Swimming.
Sat is not approved as primary chlorination.
Updated CPO to EZEQUIEL ESPINAL
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.0 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*Immediate suspension item
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records have no recorded maintenance, including adding a gallon of muratic acid to pool day prior to inspection.
.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.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 6’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Nov 13, 2024 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pool inspection conducted with CPO Carlos Santos and EHS Noel. Intent to suspend issued for records and depth marker. Items must be corrected within 30 days or pool may be closed. Call EHS Devon when corrected and ready for reinspection 7049981122
#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. Records missing for weekly CA and daily main drain checks. 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
1 Weir missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Depth marker on deck at tanning ledge missing. Replace. Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Observed gaps under the fence greater than 2 inches. Gaps were filled in with landscaping soil and rocks. No permit action
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 6’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Apr 25, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION FORM ISSUED FOR PDSC PAPERWORK.
POOL CANNOT REOPEN PRIOR TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIONS.
CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance.
Observed main drains changed, but no PDSC paperwork submitted for approval to the department.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Observed gaps under the fence greater than 2 inches. Gaps were filled in with landscaping soil and rocks. -C.D.I.
Aug 23, 2023 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
Main drain covers expire in April 2024. Replace and submit updated PDSC form prior to expiration to avoid permit action.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 Weir installed upside down at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Soap out in men’s restroom at time of inspection.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Feb 8, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine bleaching out test kit from strength being too high. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Immediate suspension issued. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted until chlorine is at acceptable level and suspension lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Will check reagents at return visit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine bleaching out test kit from strength being too high. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Immediate suspension issued. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted until chlorine is at acceptable level and suspension lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Reagents expired.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Provide test kit with in date chemicals.
*Will check on return visit.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 Weir missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture within 6’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping missing labels at time of inspection.
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Operator labeled and corrected.
Aug 17, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Yessi Diaz present.
#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 missing weirs. Observed 4 out of 4 missing weirs. CDI- 2 weirs were installed.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed underwater light not properly seated in niche. CDI- repaired.
#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 2 gates not self-latching. CDI- repaired.
Apr 13, 2022 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Luis Mejias present.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Observed facility manually adding liquid chlorine to pool. CDI- informed that chlorination must occur through chlorinator; chlorine tablets were added to erosion feeder.
#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 connected to ring buoy deteriorated. CDI- rope was replaced.
Sep 30, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Inspection completed with Yessi Diaz present. No signature due to COVID.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 7, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Yessi Diaz. No signature due to COVID-19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 21, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Yessi Diaz and Gus Aguero. No signature due to COVID-19.
ITS issued for incomplete records. Ensure total alkalinity (TA) and cyanuric acid (CA) are recorded at least once per week. ITS
expires on 11/20.
#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 total
alkalinity and cyanuric acid not being recorded for September or October. ITS issued. Permit placed on 'W' Status. ITS expires on
11/20.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed vacuum port left opened
without suction. CDI- port was closed.
Apr 30, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Gus Aguero on-site.
#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) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. Observed water level below skimmers. CDI- CPO turned on fill system to raise water level.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LINKS AT REA FARMS, THE - SOUTH” or State ID 2060530557). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.