30demerits
AVALON SOUTH END
2250 HAWKINS ST, Charlotte, NC 28203
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530572
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedJul 21, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 5, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 5, 2020Lower is betterJul 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 21, 2026 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Drain covers due for replacement in 2030. Operator stated that pool will be replastered in fall. If drain covers replaced, like for like Lawson 9x9 covers will not work for the feature drains. Feature drains plumbed with 3" line, per original construction. Filtration drains plumbed with 4" line. Drain covers installed must work with the sump they are installed on and be able to handle the max flow of the pump.
New motor observed on Superflo pump - permit pulled and passed 11/26/25.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2537 - repair pool floor around main drains.
Lance Wolfe present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace expired reagents.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Plaster chipping around two main drains. Repair plaster. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some build-up on tile depth markers on pool perimeter walls. Keep tiles clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir. Replace weir.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Fitting around one pool light. Keep fittings in place and in good repair. No openings >1/2".
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture <6 ft. to pool edge. Corrected during the inspection. Ensure 6 ft. clearance around pool in all directions.
Some polymeric sand washing out around skimmers. Monitor. May require repair prior to 2027 operating permit if worsens.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Dialing instructions worn off of Kings III phone. Written in place with sharpie marker. Ensure dialing instructions are clearly visible.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at multi-port. Repair leak. Did not warrant repair at time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2026 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2518 - repair flow meter so operable.
.2537 - repair hole at coping.
.2525 - repair automated feeder - shall detect flow with loss of power.
Lance Wolfe present during the inspection.
Note: Main drains expire in 2030 and will need to be replaced prior to expiration. 2017 Lawson drain covers require specific installation instructions. Ensure new drain covers are compatible with sumps and also maximum capacity of the drain covers.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on pool floor, on drain covers. Keep drain covers free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full of leaf debris. Keep clean to ensure skimmers operating as required by NSF.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool lounge chairs within 5 ft. of pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
Damage to coping, hole greater than 1/2", at sun shelf left side step entry. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automated feeder not detecting flow, intermittent. Tried three times and only detected flow once. Automated feeder shall detect flow from pump and turn off with loss of flow from pump. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Keep operable. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Door to restroom locked. Restroom shall be kept accessible at all times. Leak at the sink. Repair leak. Facility has a bathroom indoors that can be used.
Jul 30, 2025 34 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Replace. Will give 30 days to repair once permit is reinstated.
Permit suspended for:
.2535 - Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through chlorinator.
Lucas Wyszumiala present during the inspection. Pool closed signs posted while onsite.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.4 ppm. Chlorinator turned up during inspection. No change in chlorine. Facility is moving from automated feeder to a different system. Using back-up chlorinator as a temporary chlorination system. Automated feeder detects flow. New feeder shall be set up to detect flow and turn off with no flow from pump. Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent expired. Some reagents expiring in August. Replace expired reagents. Main drain checks missing from May logs. Ensure daily record keeping for main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Build-up on wall depth markers and water line tile. Keep walls clean and in good repair. Depth markers shall be clearly visible. May require permit action in the future if worsens.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir. Replace the skimmer weir.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Light niche missing fitting. Replace fitting around light.
Bubbler return missing flush fitting. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Large gate on back side repaired recently to adjust hinges. Gate is now >4" from ground. Maintain 2" or less.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damage to support under deck at pergola. Decking not secure. Repair deck.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage on far end of pool missing "Warning". Provide "Warning" in 4" lettering.
Feb 3, 2025 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 29 - No paper towels in restroom. Provide paper towels.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2535 - maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks; weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid.
.2537 - repair caulking at deck and coping near autofill; replace light niche fixture.
.2535 - repair leak at automated feeder.
Lucas Wyszumiala present during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.4 during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained for February. Missing Total Alkalinity readings for January. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain total alkalinity and cyanuric acid (if used) weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full of leaves and debris, including under baskets. Keep baskets free of debris so that filtration system can function per mfg. instructions. Emptied during the inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Light niche missing fitting. Replace fitting around light. Intent to Suspend issued.
Bubbler return missing flush fitting. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some damage to wood on outside of gate that enters into the parking area. Monitor. Does not warrant repair at time of inspection as wood was still in place.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture (lounge chairs) <6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations.
Autofill offset and not flush with deck. Offset is not greater than 1/2". Monitor. Will require repair if offset exceeds 1/2".
Some damage to caulk between deck and coping near corner at autofill. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Small leak at chlorinator. Repair leak. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor in the pump room wet due to leak from chlorinator. Keep dry.
Fan not operable in pump room. Provide continuous forced ventilation.
Jul 30, 2024 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2535 - provide DPD-2 reagent
.2537 - repair deck - hole at autofill and missing caulk between coping and deck
.2530 - provide warning no lifeguard on duty in 4" lettering at far end of pool
.2528 - repair gate to self-close, self-latch
.2518 - repair flow meter so operable
Paul and Lance present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace reagent. Intent to Suspend issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Floor jet returns missing fittings. Openings not greater than 1/2". Keep fittings in place and in good repair.
Light niche near ladder missing fitting. Replace fitting.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate closest to parking area locked shut with bike lock. Was able to verify gate does not self-latch. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Ok to remain shut with bike lock once repaired. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Hole next to autofill and missing caulk around corner of coping near autofill. Patch/seal to provide impervious surface. Intent to Suspend issued.
Polymeric sand beginning to degrade within 6 ft. of pool edge. Will require repair prior to 2025 operating permit to provide impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool edge.
Deck offset near restroom worsening. Continue to monitor. Provides a trip hazard. Does not meet slope requirement of 1% - 2% but outside of required deck space.
Pool furniture within 6 ft. of pool near restrooms. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage located by far gate entry not sized and with not accurate wording. Provide "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in at least 4" lettering visible upon entry to the pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Keep operable. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room left unlocked with no one present from property. Ensure chemical storage room is kept locked when not in use.
Feb 6, 2024 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope starting to degrade. Requires replacement prior to 2024 operating permit.
Note: Pool plaster requires repair prior to 2024 operating season.
Immediate Suspension issued for .2530 - emergency phone and callback. Once corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to reopen the pool.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Logs not maintained as required. No cyanuric acid and total alkalinity readings. Log book indicates monthly records. Ensure weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid. Chlorine, pH and main drain checks not recorded daily for end of January/beginning of February. Maintain daily record keeping. ITS items.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool plaster cracking/damaged on sun shelf. Requires repair prior to 2024 operating season.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full of debris. Keep baskets free of debris so filtration system operable.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Deck depth marker chipped. Repair or replace so that depth marker lettering full 4". Located at 4 ft. next to ladder. ITS item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Floor jet returns missing fittings. Openings not greater than 1/2". Keep fittings in place and in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate to street entrance with horizontal wood at hinge not secure. Provides foothold. Secure wood to gate to eliminate foothold. ITS item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture 5 1/2 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations.
Observed nails around base of posts that hold up pergola. Wood around base has come off and presents hazard. ITS item. Eliminate hazard.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Kings III telephone not allowing for callback. When number dialed that is posted, connects to phone but then transfers to Kings III monitoring service and does not allow talk back through the phone. Immediate Suspension issued. Phone shall either audibly ring or answer automatically when number is dialed.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Operator not present during inspection. Could not test automated chlorinator. Chlorinator shall detect flow and turn off with no flow from pump. ITS item.
Aug 1, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy rope not easily accessible. Rope wrapped around itself so can not be undone quickly. Corrected during the inspection. Keep freely accessible.
19 - New facility signage provided. Does not state no pets. Old signage indicates no pets. Old signage must stay in place until new signage updated with correct wording.
Lance Wolfe present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained for end of July. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck missing wood around base of pillars in multiple locations on the pool deck near the grill area. Screws sticking up. Outside of required deck space. Eliminate hazard by eliminating screws or installing wood around base.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address and phone number not posted at pool phone. New signage. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Lights burnt out in pump room. Replace lighting.
Jan 3, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 16 - Gate slightly catching on self-latching mechanism.
29 - Restroom missing paper towels.
Inspection completed by Hannah Howard, accompanied by Katie Rudisill.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2518 - leak at multi-port
.2523 - contrasting 2"x2" tile in need of repair on steps at sun shelf
.2535 - missing records for daily chlorine, pH and main drain checks
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed missing records for daily chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Intent to Suspend issued. Will verify within 30 days.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Bubblers missing fittings in sun shelf. Pool wall light fixture missing. CPO has replacement. No openings >1/2".
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Contrasting color band on steps at sun shelf was less than 2"x2" due to chip. Repair within 30 days. Intent to Suspend issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed stuck flow meter on inlet for chlorinator stick feeder. Facility is using liquid feeder. Repair flow meter in stick feeder if used.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed leak at multi-port. Intent to Suspend issued.
Sep 8, 2022 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Lance Wolfe present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2528 - repair gate to self-close, self-latch
.2537 - repair plaster around handrail on sun shelf
.2526 - ensure flooring in restroom is slip-resistant by eliminating soap residue
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Damage to plaster around handrail on sun shelf. Sharp edge. Eliminate sharp edges. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some minor damage to plaster around two main drains. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
Tables placed over sun shelf bubblers provide protrusions and present a trip hazard. Removed from the pool during the inspection. Do not store tables in the swimming pool.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth marker with chip missing from 4 ft. Filled in with marker during the inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Light missing fitting near step entry to pool. Replace fitting. Repair prior to 2023 operating permit.
Missing fittings around bubblers. Edging not sharp.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate furthest from clubhouse not latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture 4 ft. to sun shelf. Moved during the inspection. Ensure 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb bags stored on floor of chemical storage room. Maintain chemical storage up off the pool floor.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floor in restroom not slip-resistant under soap dispenser. Ensure flooring is slip-resistant. Clean flooring to eliminate soap residue which is making the floor slick. Intent to Suspend issued.
Mar 14, 2022 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, damaged depth marker, damage to pool floor and deck repair. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of ITS items.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained on weekends. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe damage around step handrails on sun shelf in two locations. Locations appear sharp enough to cut someone. Repair plaster to eliminate hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level high. Lower water level to ensure skimmers operable.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Part of 4 in 4 ft depth marker by bench chipped. Repair lettering so lettering full 4" contrasting. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand washed out of pavers at autofill. Repair polymeric sand so impervious surface. Intent to Suspend issued.
Pool furniture <5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Wrong phone number posted at pool phone. Corrected phone number. Phone automatically answers when dialed.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Flow meter on wrong line for chlorinator. Install on inlet side of chlorinator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair so operable.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restroom. Provide hand soap.
Jul 13, 2021 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Germaine Murray present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Intent to Suspend issued for light fixture.
15 - Beckets on ring buoy not attached. Replace ring buoy within 30 days.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level high due to rainstorm previous evening. Lower water level to ensure skimmers working properly.
Some debris in skimmers. Keep baskets free of debris.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Part of 4 in 4 ft depth marker by bench chipped. Filled in with permanent marker. Continue to monitor and may require repair in future if worsens.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Light missing fixture fitting at far end of pool. Replace fitting on light. Intent to Suspend issued.
One return fitting not tight to wall. Screw back into fixture to ensure in place.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture 5 ft to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all areas.
Polymeric sand washed out around autofill. Opening <1/2".
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Small leak at chlorinator. Repair so no leak.
Flow meter on chlorinator installed on return line to system rather than line into chlorinator. Install per NSF requirements.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair so operable.
No spare pump basket for Whisperflo pump. Provide spare pump basket for Whisperflo pump. WFE-8 pump.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet under chlorinator. Small leak. Floor in pump room shall be kept dry.
Jan 26, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Germaine Murray 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
Broken pot on bottom of sun shelf 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
Water level in pool high due to rain previous night. Operator was aware and advised he would lower. Lower water level so that skimmers are operating per mfg. instructions.
Some skimmer baskets with debris. Keep clean so filtration system operating per requirements. Operator emptied baskets during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Maintain operational. Operator stated he will repair. Will verify on return inspection repair to flow meter.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap, toilet paper, or paper towels in the restroom. Provide.
Aug 5, 2020 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, leak at chlorinator and operable flow meter. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of ITS items or permit will be suspended.
Germain Murray present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Recommend installing catch drain under check valve at fill line in case of leak.
No paper towels in restrooms. Not required. Recommend providing paper towels.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Log book without main drain checks. Main drain checks required daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number listed at pool phone off by one digit. Called phone number listed back and not a valid number. Changed to number that 911 had and verified callback.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Small leak on chlorinator. Gasket leaking. Repair gasket. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational. Intent to Suspend issued.
Jun 5, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Onsite visit with Bryan Thornton.
No signature due to COVID19 social distancing requirements.
Verified PDSC information
Max depth - 4'6"
Filtration
Pump - Pentair Whisperflo WFE-8
Drain - Lawson MLD-SG-0909
Feature
Pump - Pentair Superflo SF-N1-1.5 AE
Drain - Lawson MLD-SG-0909
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AVALON SOUTH END” or State ID 2060530572). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.