18demerits
ELLIS, THE - MID-RISE
226 E 9TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530609
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedJul 20, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 28, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 28, 2021Lower is betterJul 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 20, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Luis Rosado present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2528 - windows shall be limited that open on to pool deck on windows to left of emergency phone. Limit at 4" or less.
Ring buoy with some damage. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy within 1 week. Picture will suffice.
Permit Restriction: Filtration low meter must remain operable. Flow required less than 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks not recorded daily. Missing periodically from each month. Ensure daily record keeping for main drain checks.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmer baskets with debris. Emptied during the inspection. Ensure kept clean so filtration system functioning per requirement.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Two windows missing limiters to left of pool phone. Limiters shall be installed on windows that open on to pool deck. Limit at 4" or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Grout chipping out between coping pavers. Repair prior to 2027 operating permit. Deck shall be impervious surface.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Soap dispensers not operable in both restrooms. Provide soap.
One sink not operable in women's. Repair sink. Keep operational for handwashing.
Apr 2, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Some pavers loose in a few areas around pool. Not in disrepair, but may worsen. Monitor and repair if worsens.
Flow meter must remain operable and not exceed 119 gpm. Observed 95 gpm on day of inspection.
No Night Swimming. Pool not heated.
Inspection with Jose Hernandez and German Borjas
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pallet with items within 3’ of pool equipment.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Some soap dispensers not working/no soap in both restrooms.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Oct 22, 2025 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - Emergency phone signage blocked by vegetation. Cut vegetation or move signage so visible. Given 30 days to correct.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2528 - install window limiter on window.
Luis Rosado present during the inspection.
Note: Drain covers expire on 1/20/2026. Permit will be suspended if not replaced and a new PDSC form provided.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Test kit with expired reagents. Operator stated ordered to be delivered within week.
Few days missing logs. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope length too short at 30 ft. New rope provided at 39 ft. during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One window on to pool deck missing limiter. Intent to Suspend issued. Window shall be limited at 4" or less.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One paver with offset/not balanced at autofill. Keep deck free of trip hazards.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb stored in storage room where log book kept. Keep chemicals stored in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Men's restroom without toilet paper. One sink not operable and no soap. Ensure toilet paper and soap provided. Fixtures shall remain operable.
May 13, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Main drains expire January 2026. Replace and submit updated PDSC form for approval prior to expiration to avoid permit action.
No Night Swimming.
Pool not heated.
Issued local permit sticker.
Inspection with German Borja and Luis Rosado
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope too long at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator cut to 29’ and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Handicap chair square from chair open hole under movable plastic.
.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. Operator secured cover and corrected.
A few pavers loose. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time. Monitor if worsens will need correction. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of chemicals on hand truck in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Operator was moving.
Oct 23, 2024 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope and rope starting to degrade. Replace within 30 days. Will verify on return visit for ITS. 39 ft. rope required.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2530 - eliminate foliage so that signage is clearly visible for pool rules, warning signage, and emergency phone signage.
.2528 - provide limiters in windows so limited at 4" or less.
.2535 - maintain weekly record keeping for Total alkalinity and Cyanuric acid.
Luis Rosado present during the inspection. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify the above items.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing weekly record keeping for CYA and Total alkalinity. Maintain weekly records. Intent to Suspend issued.
A couple of days missing daily record keeping. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One set of windows missing limiters in center double windows to right of sun shelf. Windows that open on to the pool deck shall be limited at 4" or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Signage not clearly visible for pool rules, warning signage and emergency telephone due to landscape. Eliminate landscaping so that signage is clearly visible. Intent to Suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light burnt out on bubbler. Night swimming is not permitted. Does not warrant repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No lights in chemical storage room or pump room due to emergency light being hit in the garage. Provide lighting.
Jan 31, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678.
Permit will be suspended in 30 days if items are not corrected.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
.2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gap between greater than 1/2” on next to gate past latch.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed no pressure gauge on filter.
.2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter.
Sep 11, 2023 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: New CPO - Luis Rosado.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2535 - provide test kit with new reagents
.2537 - replace screw in floor return fitting
.2537 - repair grout at coping near ladder
.2528 - repair picket to ensure no openings greater than 4"
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
Test kit with either expired reagents or no reagent. Replace test kit. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some records not maintained in end of August. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. CYA being recorded at 100+ ppm. Ensure CYA recorded and not calcium. Calcium not required by rule.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmers with debris. Keep free of debris.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One floor return missing screw. One of four screws provided. Replace screw. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One picket damaged on patio fence. Repair picket to ensure openings <4". Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Coping with missing/damaged grout at ladder entry. Repair grout at coping to ensure impervious surface. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some pavers with offsets. Corrected during the inspection.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Flow meter clouded and not operable on chlorinator. Keep flow meter operational per NSF requirement. Facility is using liquid chlorine to chlorinate the pool. Stick feeder not operational. If ever in use, flow meter must be operable.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Two bags of bicarb in pump room. Ensure stored in chemical storage room.
Feb 9, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy rope and grab rope around ring buoy starting to degrade. Replace within 30 days. A return visit will be made to verify. Provide 39 ft. rope.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae around base of ladder cups and around vacuum port. Continue to monitor and treat as needed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Dialing instructions not correct at emergency phone. Phone automatically dials 911. Correct dialing instructions posted during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak at meter on line. Repair leak to maintain a dry pump room floor.
Oct 6, 2022 10 demerits · 3 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 log record. Keep all log records properly. No permit action taken.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed the vacuum port adapter left in the pool. The vacuum line must be removed when done and the vacuum turned off and the port cap closed. Adapter was removed. Cap was closed. Corrected during the inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed shower sign missing. Sign was found and placed. Corrected during the inspection.
Mar 14, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed residue collecting on perimeter waterline tiles. Clean.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Dec 1, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature per COVID guidelines.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed residue collecting on perimeter waterline tiles. Clean.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Apr 28, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Verified pumps and drain covers: Feature: Hayward SP3207EE 3/4 HP, 2 Aquastar A10RCFR Filtration: Hayward SP3210EE 1 HP, 2 Aquastar A10RCFR, skimmer equalizers lines plugged in skimmer and plastered on wall. Pool not heated. Rope 39'.
Changed to "A" Open for Business. Issued local permit sticker. No Night Swimming. Must use stick feeder, do not use automatic acid and chlorine feeder until it shuts off with pump and is verified by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for verification when in compliance
Salt approved as primary chlorination if handrails are marine grade per mfg instructions.
Inspection with Richard Garner
No signature due to COVID
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with debris at time of inspection. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate had gap greater than 1/2" on right side of latch where sliding tempered glass in fence was moved. Door onto pool deck not latching at time of inspection.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Operator moved solid gate glass piece to close gap and inserted putty behind it to keep in place. Door adjusted to self-close-self latch. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs and furniture within 6' of pool at time of inspection. Furniture within 5' of railings and attachments on pool. Pavers removed from decking at time of inspection, creating offsets greater than 1/2" .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. .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. Operator moved pool furniture to create 6' clearance around and workers secured pavers to eliminate offsets. Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder not shutting off chlorine or acid when pump is turned off.
.2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
Operator unplugged feeder as corrective action. *NOTE: This must remain UNPLUGGED AND DISCONNECTED for permit, must use stick feeder. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 if automatic feeder is corrected and going to be used.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ELLIS, THE - MID-RISE” or State ID 2060530609). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.