14demerits
CARRIAGE CLUB
5800 OLD PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530629
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceAug 10, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 10, 2021Lower is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Lifted suspension and conducted inspection. Issued permit. No Night Swimming
“A” Open for Business
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 82 gpm to 100 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the main drain covers. Suction Hazard. Flow greater than 103 gpm exceeds the return pipe sizing.
Updated CPO to James Elliott
Inspection with Anthony McNeill, James Elliott and Jamie Broome
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being kept at time of inspection. .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 corrected.
Discussed test kit usage.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing rubber end caps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Operator placed end caps on ladder and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope too long.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator replaced rope to new buoy and cut to 41’. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals on floor in pump room. No chemical storage. No 3’ clearance. Observed pump room doors in poor repair (door lock can be easily bypassed). Repair so doors can be locked and secured. 2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator. Pool built 1989
.2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies. Operator moved off floor.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Sep 11, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Cameron Beatty present.
Replace ring buoy within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Note- observed no main drain safety checks for month of September, 2025. Observed adequate record keeping for previous 2 months so no permit action taken. Ensure main drain safety checks are recorded daily.
***Main drains and equalizer line covers expire June 29, 2026. Ensure these are replaced with new forms submitted to the health department prior to expiration so there is no lapse in operation of pool.****
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder with 2 missing end caps. Replace.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy in poor repair. Buoy still has structural integrity but is beginning to show signs of dry rotting. Replace within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#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. Observed one door not audibly alarmed. CDI- alarm was activated and working as intended.
#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 doors in poor repair (door lock can be easily bypassed). Repair so doors can be locked and secured.
Apr 2, 2025 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit suspended due to the items listed below. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once these items are corrected to verify and reopen pool.
1. Chlorine at 0ppm.
2. Main drains not clearly visible.
Visit completed with Dwayne Lester present.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. Observed main drains not visible. Permit suspended.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0ppm. Permit suspended.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed debris accumulation on pool water surface.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed ladder with missing rubber end caps.
#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. Pool room able to be opened even when locked.
Oct 16, 2024 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Dwayne Lester and Ben Pimentel present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for no record keeping on weekends when pool is open.
#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 records not being maintained on weekends when pool is open. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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 2 of 3 weirs missing.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing rubber end caps.
#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.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed signage not posted. CDI- signage was located and posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed leak from pipe causing water to pool on pump room floor.
Apr 2, 2024 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Tyler Humphries present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for door where lockers are located at not self-closing and inadequate record keeping. Ensure records are maintained daily with drain safety checks recorded and records are kept all days the pool is open and operating.
#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 main drain safety checks not being recorded daily. Observed no record keeping done on weekends. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder with missing rubber end caps.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 1 missing return fitting.
#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 leading onto pool deck with audible alarms disabled. CDI- alarms were activated.
Observed 1 door where lockers are located not self-closing. Intent to suspend permit 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 pool lounge furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- relocated.
#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. Lock in poor repair. Locked door able to be easily bypassed. Repair.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Water on pump room floor due to leak in pump.
Oct 26, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gary Gaylor present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for inadequate record keeping. Ensure chlorine, pH, main drain safety checks are recorded daily. Total alkalinity and cyanuric acid are recorded at least once weekly.
#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 main drain safety checks being recorded for month of October. Intent to suspend the permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed rubber end caps missing on ladder.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 1 missing water return fitting.
#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 all doors leading onto pool deck not self-latching or audibly alarmed. CDI- audible alarms were activated.
#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 pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was rearranged.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed non-operational flow meter.
May 30, 2023 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gary Gaylor and David Garcia present.
General comments: Observed ladder with missing rubber end caps.
Observed emergency phone functional but with buzzing sound in background.
#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 7.3.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed one missing return line.
#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. Observed no throw rope attached to ring buoy. CDI- rope at 41 feet in length connected to buoy.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy in poor repair. CDI- new buoy added to pool deck.
#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. Observed doors self-closing but audible alarm was turned off. CDI- alarm was activated on each door.
#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 furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture rearranged.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Observed none of the above warning signs posted. CDI- signs were posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed water in pump room.
Jun 23, 2022 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Richard Dungan present.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 1 missing return cover.
#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 2 doors not fully self-closing. CDI- repaired.
#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 pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. CDI- furniture was relocated.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non-operational.
Aug 10, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken. Pool has passed inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CARRIAGE CLUB” or State ID 2060530629). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.