12demerits
CORTLAND NODA
1700 N BREVARD ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530599
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedJul 28, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 8, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 8, 2021Lower is betterJul 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 28, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Visit completed with Damion Gordon present.
Permit suspension issued for low chlorine. Maintain at 1.0ppm or above. Once this is corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
General note- ensure pump room is maintained locked when not actively in use.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Observed chlorine at 0.2ppm. Permit suspension issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder in pool missing rubber end caps. Replace.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket. Replace.
Feb 17, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. OBSERVED POOL AND DECK LIGHTS TO BE OPERATIONAL.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 9/3/2029.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.0 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.8. -CDI
#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 gate not properly self-latching. Gate was corrected. -CDI.
Aug 28, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool cannot currently allow night swimming due to the lighting fixtures not functioning. When the lighting is corrected, contact C. Elmore for follow-up inspection so that the night swimming can be reinstated.
Main drains expire 9/3/2029.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain and TA and CA checks missing for 2 week period.
.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 Permit action taken.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(a) Artificial lighting shall be provided when natural light is insufficient to provide visibility in the pool area. Observed some of the deck lights non-functional. These are lights on the back side of the deck mostly away from the water, but they must function. Do not allow night swimming after dark or before dawn until these lights are corrected and the Health Department verifies that they function. No Intent to Suspend issued. C. Elmore will follow up on lighting correction. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814. The pool hours sign had to be changed to reflect that the pool is only open Dawn to Dusk.
Apr 16, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Main drain covers expire 9/3/2029.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.2 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.5.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(a) Artificial lighting shall be provided when natural light is insufficient to provide visibility in the pool area. Observed some of the deck lights non-functional. These are lights on the back side of the deck mostly away from the water, but they must function. Do not allow night swimming after dark or before dawn until these lights are corrected and the Health Department verifies that they function. No Intent to Suspend issued. C. Elmore will follow up on lighting correction. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814.
Sep 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. NIGHT SWIMMING LIGHTS WERE CHECKED. POOL HAS NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 22, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed lighting to be operational for night swimming.
Heater was turned off.
#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 gaps in the record book. No permit action taken
Oct 18, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 gaps in the record book. No permit action taken
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency unoperable. Immediate suspension has been implemented and pool closed until repaired.
Apr 12, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
OBSERVED POOL LIGHTS AND DECK LIGHTS TO BE OPERATIONAL FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
#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 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed log book to have gaps in the records. Most records properly kept. No Permit Action taken.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter to be powered down. Batteries were changed. Flow meter corrected -CDI.
Oct 19, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain and TA and CA checks missing.
.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.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone number incorrect.
Correct number posted during inspection.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chlorine tablets stored in pump room.
Store chemicals in chemical storage room.
Feb 14, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified pdsc.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris collecting in skimmers.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Nov 10, 2021 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for pool chemistry.
The pool is not permitted to reopen until a visit is completed by the Department and the pool chemicals are corrected.
Call Chris Sells at 704 576-8678 to schedule a return visit.
No signature per COVID guidelines
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH over 7.8.
.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
Observed main drain checks not consistent. Check drain covers and record daily.
.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.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmer baskets collecting debris
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed barrier height at 47" from grade to top of brick wall at fountain area.
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
*Intent to suspend item
Observed windows to the left and right of the pool rules sign closest to the pump room open over 4".
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.
*Intent to suspend
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 2 chairs within 5 feet of pool edge.
.2522(a) Provide 6ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Corrected during inspection
Apr 8, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Pablo Navia. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Ensure windows adjoining the pool deck are not capable of opening > 4".
Intent to suspend issued.
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#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope 41 feet long. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 39 foot throw rope at least 1/4" in diameter. - Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum cap damaged, no longer closes. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010. - Intent to suspend item.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CORTLAND NODA” or State ID 2060530599). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.