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BLAKE OPTIMIST PARK, THE
2006 N BREVARD ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530727
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceJan 10, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jan 10, 2024Lower is betterApr 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 2, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
GPM FOR FEATURE WAS 105 GPM AND FILTRATION WAS 75 GPM
Requires 5% flow meter for filtration 2026.Permit Restriction: 1) Filtration Pump - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set at 62 pm to 98 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of filter. 2) Feature Pump - Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 138 gpm due to main drain flow restriction and suction line flow
Main drain covers expire 9/27/2028.
ENSURE THAT MOSS, PLANTS, OR OTHER GROWTH IN THE JOINTS OF THE DECK DO NOT DEGRADE THE POLYMERIC SAND JOINTS IN THE DECK.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 1, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend Issued. Deadline is 10/31/2025. Failure to correct the issues prior to the deadline may result in the closure of the pool. Perfect records must be kept.
Requires 5% flow meter for filtration 2026.Permit Restriction: 1) Filtration Pump - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set at 62 pm to 98 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of filter. 2) Feature Pump - Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 138 gpm due to main drain flow restriction and suction line flow
Main drain covers expire 9/27/2028.
#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 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the records during the weekends of August and September. Also some pH and chlorine records were not kept. Ensure that all of the records are properly kept. These records must be kept everyday the pool is open, no exceptions.
#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 rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed rope to have rotted and to come apart when tested for security of knots and material. Rope torn apart under the stress used to hand-cinch the knots and untangle the rope. New rope was obtained and attached at the proper length of 50 feet. -CDI
#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.
Observed skimmer top to have sunk into the deck to a point where part of it is offset approximately 7/8 inch low. This must be corrected to bring it back flush with the level of the deck.
Apr 16, 2025 18 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED NEW MOTOR FOR FEATURE PUMP. MOTOR SWAP MUST HAVE ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION WITH MECKLENBURG COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT.
OBSERVED THE FEATURE PUMP TO BE A HAYWARD HCP20203 PUMP 2.7 HP ON A 2 HP MOTOR. WHAT IS ON THE APPROVED PDSC FORM IS A HAYWARD HCP20153 1.5 HP PUMP. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVED CHANGE. THE NEW PUMP MUST BE RECORDED ON A PDSC FORM, SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL, AND APPROVED. THE BUBBLER FEATURES WERE TURNED OFF TO AVOID CLOSURE ORDER BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THEY CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON UNTIL THE NEW PUMP AND MOTOR ARE APPROVED.
PROVIDE WHATEVER RESOURCES ARE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN POOL IN PROPER CONDITION, INCLUDING CLEANING THE POOL AND MAINTAINING THE DECK.
GPM FOR FEATURE WAS 110 GPM AND FILTRATION WAS 75 GPM
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Observed unapproved pump and motor swap for the bubbler feature. Bubbler feature was turned off. Do not turn bubbler feature back on until the change is approved and verified by the Health Department.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 48 feet 10 inches, not 50 foot as required. Rope was untangled and met the 50 foot requirement.
Observed hook not attached to the pole. Hook was attached. Do not remove the hook from the pole. -CDI.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observe wrong phone number posted at the call box. Correct number was posted. 254-585-3530 -CDI
Sep 4, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Flow readings were 62 GPM on filtration and 95 GPM on feature.
#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 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the records. Ensure that all of the records are properly kept. No Permit Action taken. C. Elmore spoke with management and an administrative correction was implemented. -C.D.I.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed internal skimmer damage leading to sedimentation from the deck masonry into the pool. This is a problem that will probably worsen over time if not corrected and could lead to damage to other pool system components such as the filter and the pump system.
Patch or replace the skimmer to correct the problem. This could become an issue that requires correction by a deadline in the future if it is not addressed.
Feb 20, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 10, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool for operations permit. All items from previous visit corrected. Continue to monitor polymeric sand and repair as needed within 6 ft. of pool.
Noted two skimmers with offsets of pavers to skimmer at 1/2". If greater than 1/2", will require repair. Recommend repairing offset.
Permit Restrictions:
1) Filtration Pump - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be set at 62 pm to 98 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of filter.
2) Feature Pump - Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 138 gpm due to main drain flow restriction and suction line flow restriction.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Curtis Conant present during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLAKE OPTIMIST PARK, THE” or State ID 2060530727). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.