20demerits
UPTOWN GARDENS, THE
517 W 8TH STREET, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530659
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 3, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 3, 2022Lower is betterSep 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 16, 2026 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with property manager Daleia Lindsey.
Permit suspended for the following items:
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. 0.0ppm observed. Permit suspended.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings 3 box does not receive calls. Need to repair. Permit suspended.
Contact inspector when these items are in compliance to re open pool.
The items listed below are 30 day intent to suspend items. These items must be repaired/in compliance prior to the pool reopening or within 30 days of reopening pool.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. No CPO is present. Per staff, a CPO from another property will be operating property daily. Contact inspector with CPO certification.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed lounge chairs positioned around pool deck less than 6ft from pool edge.
Pool closed signs were posted by Staff.
Inspector Info: Kurtis Nelson (980) 378-7896
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. 0.0ppm observed. Permit suspended.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written 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.
Observed no records kept after 9/10/26. No CPO is on property.The keeping of proper records and the requirement for a CPO to visit the pool every day that the pool is open. Educated staff on proper record keeping.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. No CPO is present. Per staff, a CPO from another property will be operating property daily. Contact inspector with CPO certification.
#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 lounge chairs positioned around pool deck less than 6ft from pool edge.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. An area of deck opposite to entrance is cracked and in poor repair. Shown to staff.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings 3 box does not receive calls. Need to repair. Permit suspended.
Apr 15, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Dave.
All items corrected during the inspection.
EHS observed chlorine at 10+ppm. EHS recommends lowering chlorine level for bather comfort.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. PH was observed at 8.1. PH was changed to 7.7 during the inspection. CDI.
#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 had an accumulation of debris. Cleaned by CPO during the inspection. CDI
Jul 21, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND MAY OPEN FOR SWIMMING PERMIT DECAL WAS ISSUED.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE. PRINT THE PERMIT AND POST IT AT THE POOL AREA WHERE ALL CAN VIEW IT.
POOL HAS CORRECTED ALL THE PREVIOUS E STATUS ITEMS.
INSPECTION ON THIS DATE WAS ENTERED INTO CDP AS A “VISIT” IN ERROR. VISIT FROM 1:30PM-3:45PM HAS THE DETAILS OF THE INSPECTION.
DETAILS REPEATED HERE. NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
Observed some plaster in the pool floor to be peeling up. This does not yet rise to level of a violation, but should be addressed before
it does. Be aware that any pool interior plastering or coating must meet certain specifications.
Electrical inspection for the motor swap was confirmed with MCHD main office.
KINGS III call box will not perform call-back function with a Verizon service phone, but it will with a non-Verizon service phone.
Ensure pH is kept between 7.2-7.8
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Observed grounding wire to no longer be attached to pump motor, creating a potential electrical hazard. This was reattached during the inspection.
INTENT TO SUSPEND (I.T.S.) ISSUED FOR THE NON-COMPLIANT ITEMS LISTED ON THE I.T.S. DOCUMENT. DEADLINE IS 10/11/2024. FAILURE TO RESOLVE THE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE POOL.
CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written 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.
Observed no records kept after 8/28/2024. Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) was reported to be on vacation on this day and until the end of the week with no clear back-up by another CPO. The keeping of proper records and the requirement for a CPO to visit the pool every day that the pool is open is not optional. It is required by State law.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged areas of pool floor. This has worsened and needs repair. Failure to repair this may result in no permitting of this pool for the next pool season. The pool interior must be kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed ring buoy to not be attached to throw rope. -C.D.I. It was attached during the inspection and made to the the required 22 foot length for this pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed prior correction of the gate latch by addition of a 45 degree angled metal plate to have been removed. This is required because the gate latch is too low and so must be covered by an angled plated so it will not be a foot hold. This must be repaired so that it is once again in compliance.
#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 lounge chairs positioned around pool deck
less than 6ft from pool edge. Correct this and keep it corrected.
#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 signs not posted. Correct signs must be posted.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational. Correct the flow meter.
Mar 20, 2024 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Observed pump motor ground line not connected to housing. CDI-ground was connected to housing.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be lower than 6.8 upon arrival. The pH was below 6.8 on arrival and then above 8.0 upon adjustment. IS issued. Call C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when adjustment is made.
#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.
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months.
Observed no current log records kept upon arrival. Proper records must be kept.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged area of pool floor. No Permit Action taken. Keep pool walls and floor clean and in good repair.
#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 lounge chairs positioned around pool deck
less than 6ft from pool edge. Items were moved. -CDI
#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 these signs missing. Proper signs were found and posted. CDI
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed improper phone number posted. Proper number (704-295-1940) was found and posted. CDI
Jul 28, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS WERE CORRECTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2022 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: FACILITY CHANGED FROM 500026 WITHOUT INSPECTOR BEING ADVISED BY FACILITY. INSPECTION ENTERED UNDER OLD ID. ORIGINAL SIGNED COPY UPLOADED.
#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 rope for ring buoy to be
approximately 30ft in length. Rope was shortened to the required 26ft
#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 lounge chairs positioned around pool deck
less than 6ft from pool edge.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “UPTOWN GARDENS, THE” or State ID 2060530659). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.