10demerits
ATHERTON, THE
2100 SOUTH BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530568
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedAug 17, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 15, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 15, 2020Lower is betterAug 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 17, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO
Feature pumps no currently in operation
Pool heater not operational
PERMIT RESTRICTION: filtration pump flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 140 GPM due to flow restriction of the drain cover
NOTE: Filtration and feature drains located on wall- service drains located on pool floor.
Const. Date: 2/4/2020 Rope Length: 30’ Night Swim?: NO
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 7.0 at first reading.
-CDI- pH adjusted to 7.8 during inspection by CPO.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
Observed weekly recordings missing for CA and TA.
EHS coached CPO on proper weekly recordings for CA and TA
All other records maintained properly at time of inspection.
-No permit action-
Apr 17, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Ben. Pool remains on good standing and on A status. EHS recommends lowering chlorine
Feature pumps not currently in operation.
Pool heater not operational.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: Filtration pump flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 140 gpm due to flow restriction of the drain cover.
NOTE: Filtration and feature drains located on wall - service drains located on pool floor
Const. Date: 2/4/2020 Rope Length: 30' Night Swim?: NO
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 5, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Ben. Intent to suspend issued for records. Call EHS Devon when corrected 7049981122.
Pool has heater but heater not currently operating.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: Filtration pump flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 140 gpm due to flow restriction of the drain cover. Filtration and feature drains located on wall - service drains located on pool floor.
Apartment windows onto pool deck have limiters.
Const. Date: 2/4/2020 Rope Length: 30' Night Swim?: N
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH observed at less than 6.8. Operator corrected to 7.2. No permit action.
#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.
No weekend chemical records. Proper records must be kept daily and weekly. Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile.
Are it broken tiling resulting in more than 1/2” offset observed. Operator filled during inspection.
Various areas of missing/low sand grouting around decking tiles at pool edge resulting in offsets close to than 1/2”. Overall deck profile with some areas of settling and areas of deteriorating grouting. Deck improvements and/or repairs may be necessary this season to continue to meet standards. No permit action.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
No shower on pool deck. Residents use personal showers.
Apr 9, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
Drain covers will expire 3/7/2030
Observed some moss growth on the polymeric sand on the deck. This should be eliminated as it will damage the sand and result in increased wear and sooner need for replacement of the polymeric sand.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 25, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool has 6 Paramount SDX2 drain covers. They will expire in February 2025. The covers must be replaced and the PDSC paperwork submitted and approved by the Health Department prior to the covers expiring.
#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 line fitting to be able to be opened by hand. This pool was built after 2010 and requires that the vacuum line cover be self-closing, self-latching, and be designed such that it requires a tool to open. The latch has become worn and can now be opened by hand. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 10/25/2024. Failure to correct the issue prior to the deadline may result in the closure of the pool. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 once correction is made.
May 14, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 9, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL SHALL REMAIN CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. POOL CANNOT BE OPENED FOR SWIMMING AT THIS TIME. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN THE CALL BOX IS CORRECTED 704-507-6814.
POOL MUST BE TESTED FOR CYANURIC ACID AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK IF CYANURIC ACID IS PRESENT IN THE POOL. THIS MUST BE RECORDED IN THE LOG BOOK IF CYANURIC ACID IS IN THE POOL.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. EMERGENCY CALL BOX WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL. CALL BOX MUST BE ABLE TO CONTACT LOCAL 911. CALL BOX MUST ALSO ACCEPT INCOMING CALLS TO CALL BOX NUMBER. CALL BACK NUMBER FOR THE BOX AND PROPER ADDRESS FOR THE POOL MUST BE ON RECORD WITH LOCAL 911 SERVICES.
Mar 14, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Josh Ledbetter.
Flow meter verified to be operational with flow at 110 gpm which complies with permit restriction of flow less than 154 gpm due to wall main drain cover rating.
.2528 - EHS unable to determine if window limiters are in place on private residence windows that open directly to pool deck.
Night swimming not approved at this time. Pool may only be used between dawn and dusk. If night swimming is desired, contact Chris Elmore to request a night swimming visit.
Note: ring buoy hanging behind pool seating which may be hard to access during emergency. EHS recommends relocating to alternate area away from any obstructions.
#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. Debris buildup on wall covers. Cleaned during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Various areas of missing/low sand grouting around decking tiles at pool edge resulting in offsets greater than 1/2”. Operator filled during inspection. Overall deck profile with some areas of settling and areas of deteriorating grouting. Deck improvements and/or repairs may be necessary this season to continue to meet standards. Operator noted that they are in process of getting bids for deck work. EHS emailed in field plan review application. Submit application along with scope of deck work to the department prior to beginning work.
Sep 6, 2022 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replace within 30 days. Will verify during return inspection.
16 - Windows not verified due to access. Ensure window limiters in place at 4" or less.
Intent to Suspend issued for decking repairs - .2522/.2537
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks for August. Old log was used for the month of August. New logs have section for main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae around ladder end caps. Monitor algae and eliminate.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Leak near deck drain located nearest to club room. Pavers had been removed and not replaced as sloped to drain. Deck drain and autofill offsets. Once repair has been made to leak at drain, ensure decking is installed sloped to drained and sealed with polymeric sand. Deck drain and autofill shall be flush to the deck as to not present a trip hazard. Given 30 days for completion. Intent to Suspend issued. If needing additional time, provide scope of work for completion.
Deck drains beginning to rust again. Continue to monitor and repair if worsens or becomes a hazard.
Polymeric sand on deck missing or damaged in some locations around pool. Decking shall remain impervious within 6 ft. of the deck edge. Requires repair prior to 2023 operating permit.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak around backwash pit. Repair leak to maintain floor dry.
Lights burnt out in pump room. Replace lighting where needed.
Apr 13, 2022 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - 911 operator stated that EHS was faint upon verification of address and phone number. Noted on previous inspection. 911 was clearly audible. Monitor and repair if worsens.
23 - Stick feeder chlorinator not in use but without flow meter. If ever in use, ensure flow meter installed. Automated feeder and salt utilized.
Flow meter verified at 110 gpm. Meets permit restriction.
Glass bulbs strung across deck. Per operator, previous week bulb fell and shattered. Pool had to be drained. Bulbs shall be shatterproof or removed from the deck. Provide documentation showing shatterproof bulbs or remove from deck prior to permit issuance May 1, 2022.
Intent to Suspend issued for main drain record keeping, perimeter depth marker, and repair to deck drains.
Once items are corrected, contact Katie Rudisill to schedule a return visit. Permit will not be issued until ITS items and bulbs are verified.
Josh Ledbetter present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Log book with no area for main drain checks. Provide log book with section for main drain checks. Maintain daily record keeping for main drain checks. Intent to Suspend issued.
Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not recorded weekly in March. Maintain weekly record keeping for cya and TA.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Plaster missing between contrasting color band on sun shelf at right entry. Continue to monitor. May require repair in future if tile pops or worsens.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
4 ft. perimeter depth marker not directly back from 4 ft. deck depth marker. Move depth marker to locate directly behind the deck depth marker. Intent to Suspend issued.
Perimeter depth marker on glass wall blocked by furniture. Furniture moved during inspection. Ensure marker is visible from pool at all times.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand beginning to wash out near sun shelf and near deck drain by emergency phone. Continue to monitor. Will require repair once worsens. Permit restriction that polymeric sand must remain intact to ensure impervious surface.
Deck drains with rust. Repaint/finish to eliminate hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room door left propped open. Ensure closed and locked when not in use.
Jul 22, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - When button pushed on emergency phone, 911 recording to hold coming in and out. When connected to 911, operator could clearly be heard. Continue to monitor and repair if worsens.
Flow meter verified at 107 gpm. Meets permit restriction of not exceeding wall main drain at 154 gpm.
Will Herrera present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea on pool wall tiles and around wall main drains. Continue to monitor and keep walls/floors clean and in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One white deck paver cracked. No offset >1/2". Keep decking in good repair.
Water appears to be affecting polymeric sand. Monitor sand. Repair if worsens and polymeric sand washes out.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water on pump room floor near drain pit. Check valve does not appear to be leaking. Drain pit may be leaking. Floor in pump room shall be kept dry.
Feb 10, 2021 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, perimeter depth markers, door repair to self-close, self-latch and sealant on pavers with polymeric sand.
22 - Number posted at emergency phone goes to emergency phone but does not ring back phone per new State requirements. Phone number posted shall ring back emergency phone so that 911 can talk back through emergency phone. Given 30 days to correct or permit will be suspended.
Jason Aycoth present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No logs for February. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main dran checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid if used. Intent to Suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
New perimeter depth markers on pool walls around pool perimeter. Depth markers not 4" in height. Replace/repair to 4" in height. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door from clubhouse not self-closing, self-latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand washed out of some areas in between pavers. Provide impervious surface for pavers. Reseal where needed. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in chemical storage room not operational. Turned on during the inspection. Keep operational at all times.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink not operable in the women's restroom. Repair sink so operational.
Jul 8, 2020 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Jason Aycoth present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Intent to suspend issued for record keeping, deck seal, depth marker at wall, flow meter and chlorinator.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained daily in June. Main drain checks missing from log books. Provide daily record keeping and provide section in log book for main drain checks. Intent to Suspend issued.
DPD-2 reagent expires July 2020. Replace expired reagents.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Plant foilage blocking 0 ft. 6 in. wall depth marker. Depth markers must remain visible at all times. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Two doors not self-closing, self-latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Both doors corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand missing from decking in multiple locations. Filled areas with regular sand. Original construction requires that pavers be sealed with polymeric sand to make impermeable surface. Reseal with polymeric sand. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency pool phone number missing from phone. Added to phone during inspection - handwritten. Operator will provide label. 704-348-2903.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator does not detect flow when pump turned off. Automated systems shall detect flow when no flow from pump. Be able to demonstrate and correct prior to return visit. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Sch80 FloVis flow meter installed on Sch40 pipe. Per mfg. instructions, Sch 80 flow meter shall be installed on Sch80 pipe. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leaking check valve. Catch drain for check valve shall extend to drain to maintain the floor dry.
Fan off in chemical storage room. Fan must run continuously.
Bicarb stored in closet, not chemical storage room. Store all chemicals in approved chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink not operable in women's restroom. Keep all fixtures operational.
Apr 15, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed PDSC information not correct.
New PDSC received during inspection.
Pump on main drains exceed 154gpm (wall rating on cover).
Observed flow meter BlueWhite F-300 with 10% accuracy installed correctly.
Observed flow rate at 135gpm with 10% error on the high side flow rate could be as high as 148gpm which is within the 154gpm rating of the Paramount SDX2 covers present on the pool wall for main drain suction.
PDSC approved based on flow meter reading.
Permit Restriction:
A properly installed and functioning flow meter must present during all operational hours of the swimming pool.
No signature captured due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ATHERTON, THE” or State ID 2060530568). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.