4demerits
ABBEY, THE
1415 ABBEY PL, Charlotte, NC 28209
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530680
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedOct 5, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 3, 2023
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 3, 2023Lower is betterOct 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 5, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Luis and John.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
NOTES: NOT APPROVED AS SALT FOR PRIMARY CHLORINATION; BUILT WITHOUT EQUALIZERS.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter stuck and unable to read flow.
PICs corrected during inspection and EHS confirmed flow meter was in working order. No permit action.
Apr 6, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Joe Canova.
Tripping hazards on deck have been repaired.
Vacuum port fitting is closed but can open slightly with fingers. Need to replace the fitting.
Pump changed from last inspection. 3.45 HP. Electrical permit COM-ELC-25-006536.
Const. Date: 8/17/2017 Rope Length: 50' No night swimming. PERMIT RESTRICTION: POOL NOT APPROVED AS SALT FOR PRIMARY CHLORINATION BUILT WITHOUT EQUALIZERS
#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. Vacuum cover fitting closes but can be opened slightly with fingers. Need to replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Bags of chemicals stored on the floor.
Oct 8, 2025 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with new CPO Luis Buchellon. Immediate suspension issued for pH and chlorine levels. Call EHS Devon when corrected and ready to re inspection 7049981122.
1/2” offsets and missing fitting must be corrected upon return or 30 day intent to suspend may be issued.
Const. Date: 8/17/2017
Rope Length: 50'
No night swimming.
PERMIT RESTRICTION:
POOL NOT APPROVED AS
SALT FOR PRIMARY
CHLORINATION BUILT
WITHOUT EQUALIZERS
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Chlorine observed at 0.2ppm. Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH observed at 6.8. Immediate suspension item.
#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.
Fitting on filler pipe at end of the pool near emergency phone missing. Replace. Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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.
Area around skimmers at emergency phone end of the pool greater than 1/2”. Area around grate at emergency phone end of the pool greater than 1/2”. Fill in to remove trip hazards. Intent to suspend items.
Various areas of settling and deterioration of fill between decking tiles resulting in gaps and offsets approaching or at 1/2“ all around pool.
Apr 30, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Edwin. All items in compliance. Pool remains in good standing and on A status.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 21, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Edwin. All items in compliance. Pool returned to A status.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Edwin Acosta. Replace expired test kit reagents and acquire spare pump basket. All other items in compliance.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Reagents in test kit expired. Discard expired reagents and replace with new in-date reagents. No permit action
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. No spare pump basket. Acquire a spare pump basket for Pentair WFE-12 pump. No permit action.
Sep 5, 2023 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Edwin. 30 day intent to suspend the permit issued for missing window limiter on window opening directly onto pool deck. Once window is corrected, call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 or a re-visit will occur at 30 days. If issue is not corrected at 30 days, permit will be suspended.
Emergency phone microphone continues to have very low volume with 911 operator unable to confirm that they could hear communications. Repair to ensure clear communication. EHS will return in 7 days to verify Emergency Phone is in compliance. If phone remains out of compliance, permit may be suspended.
Night swimming is not approved.
#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. No main drain checks documented for month of August and into this month. No permit action as all other items in compliance. Ensure drain checks are documented along with other record keeping daily.
#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) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. Water level high such that weirs are not operable. Operator to remove some water from pool to allow weirs to function.
#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 greater than 50’. Operator corrected to 50’.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Window on far right of pool that opens directly onto pool deck has had limiter removed and can be opened greater than 4”. *permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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. Various areas of settling and deterioration of fill between decking tiles resulting in gaps and offsets approaching or at 1/2 “. No permit action at this time, however, issue should be corrected prior to issuance of permit in 2024.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Emergency phone connects with Charlottte 911 as required, however, 911 operator noted that she was barely able to hear EHS and could not guarantee that in the event of an emergency that information could be properly communicated. Speaker in phone loud and clear on this side - microphone needs service/repair. EHS will return within 7 days to verify repair of microphone such that communication with 911 operator is clear.
May 3, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Edwin Acosta. Permit issued and will be available for printing from the website https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/pools. Sticker provided during inspection.
EHS will return within 30 days to follow up on the following items: Flow meter with buildup not consistently working - repair or replace, emergency phone speaker volume very low - 911 operator had difficulty hearing, however, was able to verify all items. Repair to ensure communication with 911 clear. Call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 when both items have been corrected.
Night swimming not approved. Modify pool swimming hours to read pool closes at dusk as 9pm may be after dark now that pool is open year round. If night swimming approval is desired, call to schedule night time visit to verify lighting.
#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. Missing 2 of 5 skimmer weirs. Replace. No permit action at this time as more than 50% of weirs in place.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Large rock in skimmer basket blocking significant portion of flow. Operator noted is to keep basket in place. Remove.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible. Body hook on adjustable telescoping pole. Operator moved hook to 12’ long non-adjustable pole.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy rope at 48’. Corrected to 50’.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Ring buoy rope tied together limiting use in the case of emergency. Do not tie rope together.
#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. Pool chairs removed from Sun shelf in pool sitting on edge of pool. Lounge chairs pulled up to within 6’ of pool. Provide 6’ of clear space around pool. Operator corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not consistently reading flow. Buildup visible. Operator unable to clean out during inspection. EHS will return to evaluate within 30 days. Pool does not have a variable speed motor.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Ventilation system for both pump room and chemical storage room turned off at switch. Systems operates but is very loud when turned on. Repair to allow continuous ventilation in both rooms.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ABBEY, THE” or State ID 2060530680). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.