16demerits
ROCK CREEK AT BALLANTYNE COMMONS
7810 SPINDLETOP PLACE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530780
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedOct 12, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceApr 3, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 3, 2025Lower is betterOct 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 12, 2026 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO and EHS Alex D. Intent to suspend issued for records, skimmer baskets, weirs, and signage. Items must be corrected within 30 days or permit may be suspended. Contact EHS Devon when items are corrected 7049981122.
Rope Length: 50'
Night Swim?: NO
#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 missing main drain checks. A couple daily October and September entries missing. 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
3 out of 4 weirs missing. Replace. Intent to suspend item.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
2 simmers full of leaves. Empty. Intent to suspend item.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
“THE” missing from the rule. Post correct rule in exact wording and size. Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No 3’ clearance in pump room. Chemicals stored in pump room. Ventilation not continuous in pump room. Pipes not labeled. Pool built 1996.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Shower off at time of inspection.
Mar 10, 2026 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Visit to pool to lift suspension for emergency phone and ring buoy and conduct inspection.
Lifted suspension and conducted inspection.
Placed pool in “A” Open for Business.
No night swimming. Pool not heated.
Inspection with Orlando Williams
#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 installed upside down and stuck at time of inspection. Some skimmer baskets observed with debris.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
.2518(k) Weirs should remain operable.
Operator cleaned baskets. 4 out of 5 weirs were fixed. One too large and stuck. Advised proper replacement with correct size. Overall correction does not warrant permit action at this time.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Landscapers have placed mulch in some areas of fencing, shortening height of fence to less than 48”. Pool built ‘96. Gaps greater than 2” under gate side with rocks for drainage loose. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under gate. Operator filled gap and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6 foot of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
.2522(e) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around diving board, handrail, slide, or other permanent structure on a swimming pool deck.
Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No 3’ clearance in pump room. Chemicals stored in pump room. Ventilation not continuos in pump room. Pool built 1996. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in 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 off at time of inspection.
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Provide toilet paper and hand drying.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in women’s restroom. Paper towels out in men’s in restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Provide hand drying.
Oct 20, 2025 44 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Pool permit suspended for emergency phone and buoy. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension. Pool must remain closed with signage posted at all entrances until suspension is lifted by health department.
Placed in E immediate suspension.
No night swimming. Pool not heated.
Other items to verify at return visit include records, replaced weirs, 6 foot clearance, repair chipped deck, flow meter replaced, signage with correct wording and letter height, gates self closing, self-latching, “NO DIVING” repaired by steps.
UPDATED CPO TO CLEANTE WOOLFOLK
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records, missing main drain checks, missing daily entries and daily maintenance.
.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
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing at time of inspection. Some skimmer baskets observed with debris.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*Permit item
Operator cleaned baskets.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
“NO DIVING” tiling is splatted by back stairs, not clearly labeled.
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background.
*Permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Untangle and provide 50 ft rope.
*Immediate suspension item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Multiple gates not latching or closing.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6 foot of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
There is a small area that is starting to crack by ladder. Advised sealing to eliminate offset.
.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
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Signage missing the word ”the”. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
*Permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Unable to hear emergency operator, not working properly.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Immediate suspension item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter in disrepair, unable to clearly see readings. .2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate.
.2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No 3’ clearance in pump room. Chemicals stored and in use in pump room. Ventilation not continuos in pump room.Pool built 1996. Chemicals in old restroom with no ventilation. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in 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
Showers off at time of inspection. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Apr 3, 2025 26 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Issued local sticker permit on correct signage. Permit expires May 31, 2025.
No night swimming. Pool not heated.
Inspection with Chris Jackson.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records, missing man drain checks.
.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 added Main, drain checks, 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 weir stuck at time of inspection. Some skimmer baskets observed with debris.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
.2518(k) Keep weirs in good repair. Operator cleaned baskets and adjusted weir. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6 foot of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved in corrected.
General comment: There is a small area that is starting to crack by ladder. Advised sealing to eliminate offset greater than half inch before next inspection. Currently in compliance.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Signage missing the word ”the”. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. operator had old signage in pump room, and posted. Note: If signage is replaced ensure Code is met and posted in area where it is clearly visible from all areas of pool. Old signage is covered by bush.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No 3’ clearance in pump room. Chemicals stored and in use in pump room. Ventilation not continuos in pump room.Pool built 1996. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Labeling has faded off, piping in pump room.
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Showers off at time of inspection. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in women’s restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Operator added in stalls and corrected.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in pump room observed without anti-siphon device. .2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ROCK CREEK AT BALLANTYNE COMMONS” or State ID 2060530780). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.