4demerits
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
6220 CADEN RD, Charlotte, NC 28278
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530608
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedAug 5, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 1, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 1, 2021Lower is betterAug 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 5, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Al. Pool is heated but CPO stated heater has been broken for a while. EHS observed pool water not exceeding 90F.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
NIGHT SWIMMING PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED.
#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 missing weir.
CPO corrected during inspection and replaced with brand new weir.
Jan 6, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operator Alvin. All items in compliance by end of inspection. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS -
FURNITURE IS NOT
PERMITTED BEHIND
PILLAR SO AS NOT TO
BLOCK ANY AREAS OF
THE SWIMMING POOL.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED
FOR SALT AS PRIMARY
CHLORINATION.
Const. Date: 2/24/2021
Rope Length: 22'
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door leading directly from pool deck into hotel lobby are not fully self closing and latching each time. Operator corrected during inspection. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Emergency phone not dialing. Operator replaced phone. New phone operational. No permit action.
Aug 11, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with new maintenance supervisor Londell. Hotel GM holds CPO license. Intent to suspend issued for missing weir. Item must be corrected within 30 days or permit suspension may be issued. Call EHS Devon when corrected 7049981122
Pool has heater. Heater not turned on at time of inspection.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS -
FURNITURE IS NOT
PERMITTED BEHIND
PILLAR SO AS NOT TO
BLOCK ANY AREAS OF
THE SWIMMING POOL.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED
FOR SALT AS PRIMARY
CHLORINATION.
Const. Date: 2/24/2021
Rope Length: 22'
#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. Weir missing from only skimmer. Replace. Intent to suspend item.
#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. Ring buoy rope too long. Operator corrected to approved length of 22’. No permit action.
Feb 25, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Michael. All items in compliance by end of inspection. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
#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. Weir missing. Operator replaced. No permit action.
#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. Two ring buoys present with one too short. Non compliant ring buoy removed by CPO during inspection. No permit action.
Sep 11, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Michael Woodson. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
#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. Two ring buoys present with one too long. Corrected to 22’ by CPO during inspection. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Move all chemicals to designated chemical storage room.
Jan 23, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Michael Woodson onsite. Ring buoy length corrected by end of inspection.
#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. A couple records in October missing. Maintain daily recordkeeping. No permit action,
#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. EHS measured ring buoy rope at 19’. Ring buoy rope less than required 22’. Corrected during inspection.
Oct 5, 2023 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Michael. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH greater than 8.4. CDI - corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
#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. Missing some records for month of July. Ensure records are documented daily as required. No permit action,
#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. Ring buoy rope less than required 22’. Corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Door leading directly from pool deck into hotel lobby are not fully self closing and latching each time. Operator corrected during inspection.
Jan 26, 2023 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO, Michael Woodson. Intent to suspend the permit issued for missing record keeping. EHS will return within 30 days to verify all records are being properly maintained daily. Failure to document daily records will result in suspension of permit. Contact Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 with questions.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH greater than 8.0. CDI - corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#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 pool records available for review since November 5, 2022. Records must be documented daily.
Intent to suspend item.
#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. Two ring buoys present both with rope lengths less than 21’. CDI - one ring buoy rope corrected to 22’. Other ring buoy removed from pool area until rope replaced.
Oct 4, 2022 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by health dept.
Other permit items to check include records and door.
Inspection with Meagan Larimer
CPO updated to Jerry Barbee
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH over 8.4 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*Immediate Suspension. 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
Records not matching water quality and no maintenance recorded. .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
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled and buoy becketts in disrepair at time of inspection. 2 buoys available. One is in compliance.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
Manager removed buoy in disrepair from the pool deck. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not opening at time of inspection.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
*permit item. Will check door at return visit
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in equipment room. Chemicals stored on the floor.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Jan 10, 2022 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension for water quality. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted until suspension is lifted by Health Dept.
Other permit items to be checked on return visit: records, pool floor, lighting fixture secure/screw secure and flow meter operating.
Inspection with Michael Woodson and Donald Moten
No signature due to COVID
Permit Restrictions - Furniture Is Not Permitted Behind Pillar So As Not To Block Any Areas Of The Swimming Pool. Pool Is Not Approved For Salt As Primary Chlorination
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH over 8.4 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*Immediate Suspension. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing daily entries and multiple days with high pH and no correction. .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 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*permit item
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris/sand in bottom of pool Per CPO, coming out of piping when pump is turned off or maintenance is done. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Advised reaching out to professional for advice on mitigation of issue.
*Permit item
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Screw protruding from lighting fixture on wall. .2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.
*Permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of inspection. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*Permit tem
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in equipment 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 not labeled in pump room. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Nov 16, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General comment: Pipe installed by backwash without air gap, but does not come from pool piping. Advised air gap above flood level rim.
Inspection with Michael Woodson and Andrew Lee
No signature due to COVID
Permit Restrictions - Furniture Is Not Permitted Behind Pillar So As Not To Block Any Areas Of The Swimming Pool. Pool Is Not Approved For Salt As Primary Chlorination.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping not labeled in pump room. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Apr 1, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Plaster with cracks on steps in multiple locations. No sharp edges. May require repair in future if condition worsens.
Issued local permit sticker. Changed to "A" Open for Business
Permit Restrictions:
1) Furniture is not permitted behind pillar so as not to block any areas of the swimming pool.
2) Pool is not approved for salt as primary chlorination.
Heater not on at time of inspection.
No signature due to COVID.
Inspection with Michael Woodson
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.1 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator added chemicals and corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records indicating chlorine of 1 ppm, measured at 8 ppm and readings for CA. Educated operator on proper reading and recording of pool water quality and using test kit. CA is cyanuric acid, not calcium. Operator corrected readings in records. .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. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bags of chemicals stored on floor in chemical storage. Liquid chemicals stored over dry chemicals at time of inspection. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Men's toilet not flushing at time of inspection. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HAMPTON INN & SUITES” or State ID 2060530608). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.