24demerits
LA FITNESS
3024 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530669
Latest result24 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 5, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceJul 20, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 20, 2022Lower is betterFeb 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 5, 2026 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Nalkus Mincer.
*NOTE* Form did not save, signature was lost.
Standing water on pool deck. Maintain deck in good condition and sloped to deck drains.
Water level an inch or two above the gutter. This makes it difficult to read depth markers on pool walls and gutter does not skim floating debris from pool surface. Maintain proper water level, this is a recurring issue.
Flow meter not working. Filter pressure high, no notes in the last month that pool filter was backwashed. Ensure that filters are backwashed as needed and maintenance activities are recorded in the log book.
Intent to suspend issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level an inch or two above the trough on the gutter. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained just above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some doors not self-closing and self-latching. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some benches too close to ladder. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not functioning. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bags, shelving, and boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Nov 4, 2025 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Niejel Wilkins and CPO Nalkus Mincer.
Standing water on pool deck. Maintain deck in good condition and sloped to deck drains.
Intent to suspend issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.3.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Facility has 3 bodies of water, log sheet only has a place for two. No place on log sheet for temperature checks. .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 total alkalinity and cyanuric acid if used. - Left copy of state log sheet. Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level a few inches above the trough on the gutter. Top step above the water. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained just above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
One depth marker missing “FT”. Had been written in Sharpie on last visit. .2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft". - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Both ring buoys with heavily knotted throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 33 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some benches too close to pool edge. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
Some benches too close to ladder. .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. - Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pool permitted with a portable vacuum. Portable vacuum not observed. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cleaning system. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bags and boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of sodium bicarbonate stored on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms 120F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 7, 2025 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. CPO not onsite to test automatic chlorinator. Manager Matthew Fenz signed for inspection.
Ensure automatic chlorinator automatically shuts off when the pump is off.
Pool water very cloudy. Difficulty seeing main drains from pool deck. Maintain good water chemistry and water clarity.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.5 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since Friday 4/4. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
One depth marker missing “FT”. Had been written in Sharpie on last visit. .2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft". - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Both ring buoys with heavily knotted throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 33 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door to men’s locker room propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door by shower propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lane lines stored along walkway from pool shower to pool steps. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool, ladder, and handrails at all times. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Large puddle of water by pump room door. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .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
One faucet in men’s restroom stuck on. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Oct 14, 2024 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. Went over inspection with manager Matthew Fenz.
*Note* Some barrels of liquid chemicals are not labeled. Label all chemical containers clearly per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPO not present. Not able to test automatic controllers. Ensure automatic controllers shut off when pump when pump is off.
*NOTE* - Prior to 12-31-2024, all depth markers need to be permanently grouted in place and meet all requirements in .2523.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since Friday 10/11. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level a few inches below the overflow trough on the gutter. Top step above the water. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
One ring buoys with heavily knotted throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 33 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door to men’s locker room does not latch. Mortise taped over. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemical drums stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Jan 8, 2024 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. Went over inspection with manager Zamarri Auston.
*Note* Barrels of liquid reagent are not labeled. Label all chemical containers clearly per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPO not present. Not able to test automatic controllers. Ensure automatic controllers shut off when pump when pump is off.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for Saturday or Sunday. Multiple days with chemicals out of range with no corrective actions noted. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing some depth marker tiles on pool walls. .2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to locker room does not latch. Paper towels crammed into the mortise. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some storage, rug, and benches too close to pool and ladders. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool, ladder, and handrails at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in the pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Nov 30, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit status returned to A. See visit sheet dated 11/30/2023. All permit items in compliance.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2023 38 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Shohn Beachum.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) to schedule re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.8 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH < 6.8 .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for Saturday or Sunday. Days with chemicals out of range with no corrective action taken. Missing some main drain checks, temperature checks etc. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
Test kit in pump room expired. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing some depth marker tiles on pool walls. .2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Both ring buoys with heavily knotted throw ropes. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 33 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some storage, rug, and benches too close to pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Feeder continues operating even while pump is off and no flow light alarm is active on the chemical controller. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. - Intent to suspend item.
Jan 4, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: .2533 - Drip at chlorine feeder in equipment room.
.2525 6(c) No CPO available to demonstrate automatic chlorine and acid feeder pumps are automatically prevented from operating when pump is not in use or active.
#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 total alkalinity weekly.
No weekly alkalinity checks available on pool records. Ensure that main drains are checked daily for fittings and in good repair.
Intent to suspend issued.
#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.
Ground level emergency exit to exterior of building is not self latching and does not have audible alarm when opened. Repair or adjust so that door’s self latching mechanism is secure and door in inaccessible from outside entry.
Intent to suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Large pool equipment storage bin is located at pool entry door and pool ladder exit so that there is less than 5ft of clear walking space on pool deck for emergency access. Move at least 5 ft away from pool ladder access.
Intent to suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
Emergency telephone located on pool deck was not dialing out to 911. Emergency phone available at front desk of facility within 75 ft. Phone on pool deck was labeled with signage as out of use and directs patrons to front desk phone. Corrected
Jul 20, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Construction issues have been corrected. Conducted pre-permit inspection.
Permit issued.
Paper permit will be available on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days for your records.
Pool width - 22 ft
Rope length - 33 ft
Max depth 4.5 ft
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Corrected.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Signage directing bathers to shower before entering the pool not present. .2526(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool. - Corrected.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LA FITNESS” or State ID 2060530669). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.