30demerits
HENRY, THE
406 W 26TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530750
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedSep 8, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 15, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 15, 2024Lower is betterSep 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 8, 2026 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Juan Pena.
Pool chemistry not in compliance 0.0 ppm chlorine, 7.0 pH, and beckets missing or loose on ring buoy permit suspended.
Once repaired, contact Kurtis Nelson at 980-378-7896 to verify and reopen 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.
1. One gate closest to road is not self latching.
2. Records were not kept since 9/2/26. There is also no drain cover/grate inspections on pool logs. These shall be checked daily and maintained.
Pool closed signs were posted by CPO.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.0 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.0 .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
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Records were not kept since 9/2/26. There is also no drain cover/grate inspections on pool logs. These shall be checked daily and maintained. This must be in compliance prior to the pool reopening or within 30 days of reopening pool.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Beckets missing or loose on ring buoy. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 45 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
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. One gate closest to road is not self latching. Shown to CPO during inspection. This must be repaired prior to the pool reopening or within 30 days of reopening pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Keep a 6 foot clear space around the pool at all times.
Items were moved back.
Mar 3, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Juan Pena.
Flow meter was not operational. CDI fixed by CPO during the inspection and is within the flow requirement.
EHS observed chlorine at 10+ppm. EHS recommends lowering chlorine level for bather comfort. Check automatic chlorinator calibration.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: PUMP FLOW MUST BE KEPT BETWEEN 96 GPM FOR TURNOVER AND CANNOT EXCEED 138 GPM FOR PIPE LIMITATION. FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
#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. Skimmers observed with an accumulation of debris. All skimmers cleaned during the inspection by CPO
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter was not functional. This pool has a flow requirement and the flow meter must function to check for proper flow. The flow meter was repaired by CPO during inspection and flow is within the requirement. CDI
Sep 4, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED EMERGENCY PHONE TO FUNCTION ON CALL OUT AND ON CALL IN WITH AN AT&T SERVICE PHONE, BUT NOT WITH 2 OTHER PHONES THAT WERE NOT ATT&T PHONES. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED SUCH THAT CALL BACK CAN BE MADE BY PHONES IN GENERAL REGARDLESS OF THE SYSTEM THEY ARE ON. C. ELMORE WILL FOLLOW UP ON OR ABOUT 9/18/2025 TO CHECK ON CORRECTION. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CORRECTION IS MADE.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
PUMP FLOW MUST BE KEPT BETWEEN 96 GPM FOR TURNOVER AND CANNOT EXCEED 138 GPM FOR PIPE LIMITATION. FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
#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. Observed gaps in the record book. Keep the proper daily and weekly records. No permit action taken.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Keep a 6 foot clear space around the pool at all times.
Items were moved back.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter is not functional. This pool has a flow requirement and the flow meter must function to check for proper flow. This must be corrected. ITS issued. Deadline is 10/4/2025. Failure to correct the issue by the deadline may result in closure of the pool.
Apr 10, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed emergency phone to function on call out and call back, but call back ringer does not ring. This means there is no way for a person at the pool to know that the phone is receiving call back during a potential emergency communication situation. This must be corrected. C. Elmore will follow up on this inspection on 4/21/2025 to verify the correction of the phone and the other items listed on this inspection.
#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. Observed 1 weir missing out of 4 total. No Permit Action taken. Replace the weir.
#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. Observed 1 return fitting missing resulting in a hole in the pool wall that must be corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. This pool has a flow requirement and the flow meter must function to check for proper flow. This must be corrected.
Jul 1, 2024 44 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Dalton Anson.
Pile of sand by one of the pool returns. Ensure sand filter is operating properly.
Some safety signage partially obscured by deck furniture. Ensure safety signage is easily visible from the pool deck.
Immediate suspension issued
2)
3)
15)
25)
Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.2 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.9. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Sand, silt and algae on pool floor. Some algae on pool walls. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - 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
Skimmer baskets with leaves and toys. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
One weir missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One eyeball fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Beckets loose on ring buoy. Throw rope heavily knotted and tied around ring buoy, not usable. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 45 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect dialing instructions posted. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Immediate suspension item.
CPO and I were not able to call back to emergency phone. Phones for the office were down. Must be able to test that emergency phone is capable of accepting incoming calls in the event of a dropped call. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored next to pool 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.
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.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower on pool deck not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
May 15, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Pump flow must be kept between 96gpm for turnover and cannot exceed 138gpm for pipe limitation. Flow meter must remain operational.
Observed no non compliant conditions
Not approved for night swimming.
Emergency phone address must be corrected to 406 W 26th St. within 2 weeks or permit will be suspended.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HENRY, THE” or State ID 2060530750). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.