10demerits
HAZEL SOUTHPARK APARTMENTS
4401 BARCLAY DOWNS DR, Charlotte, NC 28211
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530611
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedOct 8, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 6, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 6, 2021Lower is betterOct 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 8, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with maintenance staff Kevin. INTENT TO SUSPEND issued today. Facility has 30 days to be in compliance for the following:
- Daily logs
- Electrical inspection for new motor
MOTOR REPLACEMENT - REQUIRES ELECTRICAL PERMIT. NO MAIN DRAINS/EQUALIZERS. APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
NOTES: 1) STOPPERS AT DOORS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE TO ENSURE DOORS DO NOT STAY PROPPED OPEN.
2) DOOR TO RESTROOM MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR ACCESS.
3) PERIMETER LIGHTING MUST REMAIN WITH ANGLES TO ELIMINATE FOOTHOLDS.
4) APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF CHICKEN WIRE TO ENSURE MEETS CODE RESTRICTIONS.
#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 no records of daily logs for pool maintenance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(h) Any variable speed pump or single speed pump utilzing a VFD shall be capable of maintaining turnover.
Observed facility had not gotten electrical inspection conducted for new motor. Previous inspection had stated that a project number had been pending, but no updates have been made on electrical inspection by code enforcement. Facility was given contact number to Code Enforcement so electrical inspection can be conducted ASAP.
INTENT TO SUSPEND ITEM.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Observed pump room unlocked while not in use.
Keep pump room door locked when not in use.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Observed non-weatherproof bags of pool chemicals stored directly on the floor inside chemical storage room.
Keep non-weatherproof bags of chemicals stored off of the floor to prevent contamination.
Mar 26, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Alex.
All out of compliance items were corrected during the inspection.
Observed motor for main filtration changed. Confirmed by CPO. This will require an electrical inspection within 30 days. Failure to have an inspection could result in permit suspension. A project number is already created. Awaiting inspection.
NO MAIN
DRAINS/EQUALIZERS.
POOL APPROVED FOR
SALT AS PRIMARY
CHLORINATION.NOTES: -
1) STOPPERS AT DOORS
MUST REMAIN IN PLACE
TO ENSURE DOORS DO
NOT STAY PROPPED
OPEN. 2) DOOR TO
RESTROOM MUST
REMAIN OPEN FOR
ACCESS.3) PERIMETER
LIGHTING MUST REMAIN
WITH ANGLES TO
ELIMINATE FOOTHOLDS.4)
APPROVAL REQUIRED
PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF
CHICKEN WIRE TO
ENSURE MEETS CODE
RESTRICTIONS.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine was observed at 0.5 ppm. Corrected to 3ppm during the inspection.
#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. One skimmer observed with an accumulation of debris. Cleaned by CPO during the inspection.
Sep 5, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brian Joyner present.
No violations observed.
Permit restrictions/conditions-
1. Stoppers at doors must remain in place to ensure doors do not stay propped open.
2. Door to restrooms must remain open so restrooms remain accessible to public at all times.
3. Perimeter lighting must remain with angles to eliminate footholds.
4. Approval by health department required prior to removal of chicken wire to ensure fencing meets code requirements.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 27, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brian Joyner present.
Replace ring buoy within 30 days or pool permit may be suspended.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy beginning to deteriorate. Replace within 30 days or pool permit may be suspended.
Aug 14, 2024 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Alex Richard present.
Permit suspended for non operational emergency phone.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed body hook not attached to pole. CDI- hook affixed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone non-operational. Permit suspension issued.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Emergency phone number faded.
Feb 7, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Alex Richard present.
Inspection completed by Jordan McClenic and Anglecia Askew under supervision of Eli Freese.
Intent to suspend permit issued for no records being kept for month of February, 2024.
Observed ring buoy loops beginning to deteriorate. Replace within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#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 no record keeping for month of February, 2024. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed one sink faucet non functioning.
Aug 23, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Alex Richard present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for inadequate record keeping. Ensure records are maintained daily for chlorine and pH and total alkalinity and cyanuric acid are recorded once weekly.
Observed emergency phone number fading. CDI- written over with sharpie.
#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 no record keeping for previous 2 weeks. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed body hook not attached to pole. CDI- hook was attached.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. Observed equipment room not locked.
Mar 7, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Alex Richard present.
Observed 911 phone number posted faded. CDI- adjusted and corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
Sep 7, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Alex Richard present.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope connected to ring buoy in poor repair. CDI- rope was replaced.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
Observed signs listed above in 7/8 inch lettering. CDI- additional signage added to pool deck that is compliant with lettering size requirements.
Apr 27, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Issued local permit sticker. No Night Swimming. If Night Swimming is requested, a visit must be made before dawn or after dusk to verify lighting is sufficient to light the pool, deck, entrances and emergency equipment.
Note: Emergency phone slightly breaking up. Advised monitoring. In compliance at time of inspection.
Pool approved for salt as primary chlorination.
Permit restrictions:
1. Doors onto pool deck must stay closed (cannot prop open)
2. Door to restroom must remain open so restrooms remain accessible to public at all times.
3. Perimeter lighting must remain with angles to eliminate footholds.
4. Health department approval required prior to removal of chicken wire on fencing/lattice.
Inspection Matt Kerstner
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing daily entries and weekly total alkalinty and cyanuric acid at time of visit. .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. Operator checked and recorded all required fields. Corrected. Some records being kept, but inconsistent. Pool does not have main drains to check.
Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time. Continue record keeping DAILY or permit action will be taken in future.
Dec 2, 2021 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Matthew Kerstner present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend issued for signage not 1 inch lettering (adults should not swim alone, children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision) and inadequate record keeping of pool chemistry. Intent to suspend permit expires in 30 days. Correct intent items or permit will be suspended.
#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 inadequate record keeping. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed chairs at bar/grill area within 6 feet of pool perimeter. CDI- chairs were relocated.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Observed signage at 7/8 inch lettering. Intent to suspend issued.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed signage at 7/8 inch lettering. Intent to suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed no address posted for emergency telephone. CDI- address posted.
Jun 1, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Hector Melendez and Joe Russo. No signature due to COVID-19.
Intent to suspend issued for doors that lead from clubhouse to pool deck are capable of being propped open. Ensure doors are self-closing and self-latching. Correct within 30 days.
All additional items listed on previous inspection have been brought into compliance except for those mentioned above.
#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 doors that lead from clubhouse to pool deck that can be propped open. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed chairs at grill bar within 6 feet of pool perimeter. CDI- chairs were relocated.
May 6, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit to pool for construction final and operating permit inspection. Dan Ricci and Mike Mossie present during the inspection. Construction final passed with restrictions.
1) Back gate nearest to pump room with latching mechanism not operable. Removed during inspection and permanently disabled shut. Repair gate to self-close, self-latch per rule requirement by follow-up visit.
2) Replace test kit reagents.
Permit Restrictions
1) Chicken wire on barrier must remain in place over center of meshing barrier due to size of current barrier openings. Approval by Health Department required prior to removal to ensure meets code restrictions.
2) Stoppers at doors must remain in place to ensure doors do not stay propped open.
3) Perimeter lighting must remain with angles to eliminate footholds.
4) Door to restroom must remain open so restrooms remain accessible to public at all times.
Note: Salt is approved as primary chlorination.
Pool Width – 15 ft.
Rope Length – 22.5 ft.
Max Depth – 3 ft. 6 in.
Pentair Whisperflo WFE-3, ¾ hp. Skimmers plugged in skimmer. Pool built without main drains or equalizer lines.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid and DPD-1 expired. Provide new reagents for follow-up inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door stoppers installed but doors still open wide and stay open. Screw added to stoppers as temporary repair. Stoppers must remain in place so doors do not stay open when opened wide.
Back gate not self-latching. Spring damaged on Aqua-latch. Contractor removed latch at time of inspection and made part of barrier. Repair gate to self-close, self-latch. Will be verified on follow-up inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HAZEL SOUTHPARK APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530611). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.