16demerits
LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR LEISURE POOL
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530634
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedSep 21, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceDec 3, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 3, 2021Lower is betterSep 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 21, 2026 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool closed with signs posted. EHS Devon performed full inspection. Performed inspection with CPO Chase Pernell.
Note: Some bottom surface spots chipping away. Resurface or repair before next season.
Some grates in gutter broken. Repair.
NOTE: 1) Perimeter standing depth markers must remain in place. 2) Flow meter for filtration shall remain operable with flow no greater than 650 per design specifications. NOTE: Flow meter on backwash line not exceed 520 gpm during backwash.
Required Lifeguard: YES Const. Date: 12/12/2017 Rope Length: 50' Night Swim?: N
#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.
Some weekends missing in pump room record book. Lifeguards have separate log book to satisfy the weekend requirements. 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 snapped. Operator replaced with approved 50 ft rope. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Outdoor emergency phone servicing lap pool, spa, and leisure pool not operational.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk will be used until outdoor phone is repaired.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk located less than 75 feet from bather entrance satisfying rule 15A NCAC 18A .2530 (f).
Barrier between outdoor pool area and inside emergency phone propped open. New pool barrier satisfied by indoor pool barriers.
Operator posted signs at outdoor emergency phone location, lap pool, spa, and leisure pool detailing location of indoor emergency phone.
No immediate suspension issued.
May 14, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Jake and CPO Chase Pernell.
Permit restrictions:
Flow meter for filtration shall remain operable with flow no greater than 650 per design specifications. - Verified at 560 GPM today.
Flow meter on backwash line shall not exceed 520 gpm during backwash. - Verified at less than 520 GPM today.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates propped open. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. - Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One faucet in men’s locker room not functioning. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 9, 2025 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for main drain. Update and replace and submit PDSC form to pdsc@mecknc.gov for approval.
Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by health department after PDSC form is approved.
Immediate suspension status, “E”.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Pool not heated. No night swimming.
Inspection with Chase Pernell and Stacey Driscoll
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
One main drain by slide missing grate piece. Not in compliance with standard. .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7.
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached.
.2539(d) All drain covers shall be kept in good condition. Missing, broken, or cracked fittings shall be replaced or reattached before the pool should be used.
*Immediate supension
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
One buoy rope tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located and accessible. Operator untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door not latching or alarmed at time of inspection.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Operator adjusted to self-closes, self-latch. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One chair within 8’ of deck clearance.
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Chair moved. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not audibly ring when called back. Phone shall audibly ring. Phone adjusted during the inspection to audibly ring. Corrected
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside of chemical room. One bag of dry chemicals on ground. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 F in restroom. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 29, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell and Alex Schoel present.
PDSC information not posted for this pool on the Mecklenburg County Website. Drain covers appeared secure.
Pump model numbers are listed below:
4X5X9B-LB
5X6X11-LB
3X4X9A-SB
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone non operational. CDI- repaired and working as intended.
Aug 9, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Observed patron swimming in pool without lifeguards. Ensure pool is closed if there are not lifeguards on duty for poole to operate, with signage posted.
Intent to Suspend (ITS) records, deck, depth markers and gates/doors. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekend entries. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*Permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers not around pool.
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool.
*Permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Some gates propped open. One door onto deck not latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tiles broken out of deck, creating offsets more than 1/2” around pool.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
*Permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not audibly ring when called back. Phone shall audibly ring. Phone adjusted during the inspection to audibly ring. Corrected
*Note: Hard to hear on receiving end. Monitor and correct before it worsens.
Apr 4, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Other permit items to check include fencing, gates and decks offsets (depth marker and items), 8 ft.
No night swimming. Lifeguard required.
“E” Immediate suspension
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0 ppm at time of inspection.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
*Immediate suspension item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Gaps greater than 2” under fencing in various areas. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Depth marker loose at 3’ 6”. .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.
Some items within 8’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft).
*permit item
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Keep all fixtures in good repair. Hot water over 110 F in showers. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 3, 2022 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justen Kirchner.
Immediate suspension issued for 1 missing ring buoy with rope attached at 50 feet. Provide 2 sets of lifesaving equipment for pools greater than 3,000 SQFT.
An intent to suspend the permit will be issued for missing standing depth markers and gates not self-closing if not corrected when permit suspension is lifted.
Emergency Phone has no audible ring when dialed. The health department recommends the phone audibly ring when called.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.6 ppm. CDI- adjusted to 3.0 using feeder system.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed standing depth markers not installed today. This is a permit requirement. An intent to suspend the permit will be issued if not corrected when pool suspension is lifted.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area. Observed 1 ring buoy for pool. Pool requires 2 due to size of pool. Permit suspended.
#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 gates at bistro and back side of leisure pool not self-closing. Correct or an intent to suspend the permit will be issued.
Apr 19, 2022 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for deck depth marker and repair to decking for impervious surface. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to verify completion. Permit will not be issued May 1 unless items verified as correct.
Note: Backwash restriction is to not exceed 520 gpm. Could not verify at time of inspection.
Flow meter at 625 gpm. Restriction not to exceed 650 gpm.
Justen Kirchner present 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
Gutter offsets >1/2" openings between pieces. Corrected during the inspection. Ensure gutter is maintained to ensure no entrapment issues.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth marker at 1 ft. 3 in. not secure and faded. Replace on pool deck. Intent to Suspend issued.
Faded depth marker on pool deck at 3 ft. 6 in. near slide. Continue to monitor and replace if worsens.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Grab ropes for existing ring buoys degrading. Replaced with new ring buoys during the inspection. Rope on new ring buoys was too short. Swapped to old rope.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand beginning to wash out around pool perimeter. Continue to monitor. May require repair prior to 2023 operating season.
No polymeric sand and openings/offsets >1/2" in three locations - near slide and 3 ft. 6 in.; near ladder handrail at slide area; at step entry. Seal pavers. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not audibly ring when called back. Phone shall audibly ring. Phone adjusted during the inspection to audibly ring.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Men's locker room could not be viewed at time of inspection. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Dec 3, 2021 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Logan Krantz present. No signature due to COVID.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.3ppm. CDI- adjusted to 1.5 ppm.
#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 throw rope connected to ring buoy at 44 feet. CDI- new rope added at 50 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Observed pool furniture at pool edge. CDI- relocated to be 8 feet away.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR LEISURE POOL” or State ID 2060530634). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.