6demerits
BIG BLUE SCHOOL PINEVILLE
7643 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530729
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 9, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceDec 29, 2023
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 29, 2023Lower is betterFeb 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 9, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restrictions: 1) Flow meter must remain operable. Flow meter shall read at 194 gpm to 425 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of design approval. 2) VFD shall remain operable to restrict flow during backwash to ensure flow does not exceed 350 gpm of filter backwash restriction.
Pulsar chemical feeder system is being added to equipment room. Verified NSF rating on feeders. Feeders not currently operating. Ensure compliance is met for feeders when installation is completed.
Inspection with Bryce Brachten
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Items within 5’ of pool. Pool not open for classes at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*permit item. Operator placing back in pool for classes. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bags of chemical on floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Operator moved off floor. Corrected.
Dec 8, 2025 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued 30 day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for weirs, skimmer baskets and 5‘ clearance around pool. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” status
Discussed using approved chlorinator to raise chlorine in pool. No hand feeding for daily chlorination.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.4 ppm at time of inspection.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Operator adjusted chlorinator to increase to 1.0 ppm.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Múltiple weirs missing at time of inspection. Skimmers with buildup and debris.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
*permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors onto pool deck 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 alarm. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Items including pool rack of supplies within 5’ of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of equipment.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Mar 10, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Luke Frederick
Permit restrictions:
Flow meter must remain between 194-425 gpm. Verified at 352 gpm at time of inspection
VFD required to not exceed 350 at backwash
Could not verify ventilation in chemical storage at time of inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One out of 7 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors onto pool deck 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 alarm. Alarms are turned on to doors when establishment opens for the day to public. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Teaching platforms within 5’ of pool. Pool closed to public at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Per operator, these are removed and replaced before opening to allow 5’ clearance. Since pool is not currently operating and items will be moved into pool, did not take permit action. Correction and compliance will be met when opened to public.
Nov 4, 2024 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with Ashley White.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Total alkalinity observed not checked in more than week.
.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. Operator checked and corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One out of 7 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Weir has been ordered, waiting on tech to install. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope tangled at time of inspection. .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Keep accessible. Operator untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors onto pool deck 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 alarm. Alarms are turned on to doors when establishment opens for the day to public. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Teaching platforms, lane lines, blue benches and equipment within 5’ of pool. Pool closed to public and being vacuumed at time of inspection.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Per operator, this was removed from pool for cleaning and will all be in the pool, for teaching or outside the pool space when pool is open to the public, moved some items back. Since pool is not currently operating and items will be moved, did not take permit action. Correction and compliance will be met when opened to public. Per operator, all items are moved into the pool for operation.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
VFD set at 400 and reading 407 gpm. Permit restriction, VFD must remain operable and not exceed 350 gpm. Operator adjusted speed and corrected to set speed 350, VFD displaying 347 gpm. Advised monitoring this daily. Corrected.
Jan 22, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Pool Rules signage for Big Blue does not meet code and lettering height requirement, but there is a compliant sign posted. Advised keeping correct signage in place. If signage is changed or wishes to be updated, reach out to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for approval.
Flow meter must remain operable between 194-425 gpm. VFD required. Backwash not to exceed 350 gpm.
Updated CPO to GM, Ashley White
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors onto pool deck not latching 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-latch. Advised audible alarm if latches are not operable. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Teaching platforms, lane lines, blue benches and equipment within 5’ of pool.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Per operator, this was removed from pool for cleaning and will all be in the pool, for teaching or outside the pool space when pool is open to the public, moved some items back. Since pool is not currently operating and items will be moved, did not take permit action. Correction and compliance will be met when opened to public.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone signage missing dialing instructions. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Operator printed signage with dialing instructions and posted at emergency phone. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bags of sodium bicarb stored in equipment room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Dec 29, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed flow rate at 438. Reduced to during inspection.
Recommend larger plate on pool floor to cover handrail.
Permit restrictions: Pump flow must be limited to 425gpm maximum and 194gpm minimum.
Backwash rate must not exceed 350gpm per manufacturer.
Flow meter must remain operational.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BIG BLUE SCHOOL PINEVILLE” or State ID 2060530729). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.