32demerits
CARSON, THE
135 W MOREHEAD ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530762
Latest result32 demerits
Last inspectedJul 15, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceJul 19, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 19, 2024Lower is betterJul 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 15, 2026 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Chiwe Awute.
Approved PDSC form does not match what is installed. Observed A10RCFRxxx drain covers installed for both the filtration and feature systems. Approved form shows A10RCFRxxx drain covers for the filtration and SDX2 covers for the feature. Email sent to the Caribbean Pools advising on updating the paperwork.
Warning No Lifeguard on Duty sign falling down. Maintain in good condition.
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
Observed 0.1ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form on file does not match the currently installed filtration drain covers. .2539(d) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Documentation shall include an accurate Pool Drain Suction Compliance Form. - Immediate suspension item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate to restrooms propped open. .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 chairs and furniture within 6’ of pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
Pedestal pool, many of the tiles loose. .2537(2) Decks shall be structurally sound and kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not working in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some of the labeling has worn off. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Light out in one of the restrooms. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 30, 2026 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Chiwe.
Permit remains suspended and shall remain closed with signage posted.
This inspection was scheduled.
Once items have been corrected a reschedule fee of $100 will be required before a new visit will be scheduled with this department. 980-314-1620.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine was observed at 0.7 ppm. Need to check automatic chemical feeder. Permit suspended.
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. Chlorine pucks observed in skimmers. All removed during 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 one missing weir out of 3.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs and furniture within 6’ of pool. Some cement tiles wobbling, not in good repair. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed emergency phone not working. Permit suspended.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not operational.
Nov 26, 2025 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: One week (Tues 12/3) to fix emergency phone to connect at call back. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected. Failure to correct will warrant Immediate Suspension of permit for emergency phone.
Other permit items for 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) include record keeping, reagents/test kit, water level at appropriate depth, decking in good repair, 6’ clearance and pool floor clean.
CPO updated to Chiwe Awute
“W” ITS status
Note: Main drains expire in June 2026. Update and submit PDSC form PRIOR to expiration to avoid permit action
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for pool at time of inspection. Old test kit with expired reagents.
.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.
*Permit item
Updated CPO
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Leaves on pool floor and covering main drains at time of inspection. Cleared off main drains, pool floor remains soiled.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
*Permit 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 below skimmers arrive of inspection.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable.
*Permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope stuck and tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Operator untangled and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Chair on one resident patio creating horizontal less than 45” in height.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Operator moved chair and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs and furniture within6’ of pool. Some cement tiles at 3’ and sunshelf, not secure with offsets greater than 1/2” and wobbling, not in good repair. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
.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.
*permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not receiving calls back, but operable and 911 has correct information. Sometimes it would connect, but hang up. No consistent. Allowing 7 days to correct phone for callback.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items within 3’ of equipment. Chemicals on floor. Operator moved chemicals off floor.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilet paper, soap and paper towels missing in restrooms.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Provide toilet suite and hand washing.
May 20, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Kelton.
Pool remains on E status and closed due to pH level.
CA level exceeds 100
Keep an eye on pool decking. Some tiles loose and approaching 1/2in offset.
Call EHS Devon Moeller when ready to reopen. 7049981122
EHS recommends lowering chlorine level for bather comfort.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8PPM.
#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. Observed the ring buoy rope too long. Rope was shortened to required length at 39’ and corrected
#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. Observed one door leading from pool deck into common area which is not self-closing.
Dec 3, 2024 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued, contact Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 when items are corrected.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Inspection completed by Quinn Kennedy under supervision of Chris Sells.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.9PPM.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months. Observed only records for previous year’s chemical recordings- those for 2024 not seen onsite.
#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. Observed significant amount of leaf litter debris inside 1 of 3 skimmer baskets.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps.
Observed hand rail not secured at deck, hand rail is not stable.
#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. Observed one door leading from pool deck into common area which is not self-closing or self-latching.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed no ability to make outgoing calls at emergency phone.
Jul 19, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified main drains and pumps for the pool and feature.
Night swimming prohibited.
Permit issued.
#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 recordings for drain/grate inspections were missing from the log sheet. Include this in the your daily logs.
#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 one missing weir out of 3. CPO has requested from pool company to replace this afternoon.
#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. Observed the ring buoy rope too long. CDI - Rope was shorten to required length at 39’
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CARSON, THE” or State ID 2060530762). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.