34demerits
PERCH, THE
718 GESCO ST, Charlotte, NC 28208
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530783
Latest result34 demerits
Last inspectedSep 9, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceMar 13, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 13, 2025Lower is betterSep 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 9, 2026 34 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pool inspection conducted with Derrick Morris. PEHS supervisor Hope McIntosh also present.
Permit suspended for the following items:
1.Observed body hook not accessible, behind chairs and landscaping. .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
2. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings three phone could not receive auto
Contact inspector when these items are in compliance. Kurtis Nelson 980-378-7896.
The item below is a 30 day intent to suspend item. This items must be in compliance prior to the pool reopening or within 30 days of reopening pool.
1. Observed warning sign, not viable from all entrances to pool maintain signs as described below visible from all parts of the pool deck and entrance. Signage is behind landscaping.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Pool closed signs posted during the inspection. Pool must remain closed until a visit by inspector.
#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. July, August, and September have records maintained properly. Past months records have not been covered. Educated CPO on proper record keeping.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(b16) Submersible pumps and mechanical cleaning equipment shall not be placed or used in the pool while bathers are in the pool. Observed mechanical cleaning equipment in pool while people swimming in pool. Equipment was removed from pool 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
Skimmers with debris a time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hook not accessible, behind chairs and landscaping.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Permit suspended.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Deck is approaching 1/2” offset between coving and deck.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed warning sign, not viable from all entrances to pool maintain signs as described below visible from all parts of the pool deck and entrance. Signage is behind landscaping.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings three phone could not receive auto. CPO has called for phone maintenance. Permit suspended.
Feb 9, 2026 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Permit remains suspended for gates not self-closing and recordkeeping.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter shall remain operable with flow at 82 gpm to 120 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns - or - keep pump set at 3110RPM. Note: 16inches of 3” pipe is limitation for main drain VGB
No pool closed signs posted. Corrected during inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH below 6.8.
.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
Observed pH with 7 only. Maintain records properly with the required range of 7.2 to 7.8 for pH.
.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.
**Immediate suspension item** repeat
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy not accessible, behind chairs and an umbrella.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed new gates installed.
Lower gate has gaps greater than 1/2" within 18 inches of the crash bar on the latch side and on the hinge side.
Upper gate has gaps greater than 1/2" within 18" of the crash bar on the hinge side.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
Observed gates not self-closing.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
**Immediate suspension item** repeat item
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed warning sign, not viable from all entrances to pool maintain signs as described below visible from all parts of the pool deck and entrance.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed chemical controller reading 009 for ORP. Calibrate/repair machine as needed to ensure proper function.
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions.
**Intent to suspend item***
Nov 18, 2025 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records, back gate and skimmers.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” ITS status
No Night Swimming
Plant starting to grow in front of pool rules signage. Ensure sign stays visible. No premier action at this timee
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Log book without weekly cyanuric acid and total alkalinity 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.
*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
Skimmers full of debris a time of inspection.
.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
Back gate not latching at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone signage missing city and state for address.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Operator added and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Lock on chemical storage room door not working. Repair/replace. Door will remain open until repaired.
Chemicals in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Mar 13, 2025 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Brian Bido present during the inspection.
Permit issued for no night swimming.
Autofill not operable. Repair autofill. Pool builder suggested there may be something in the line. Recommend trying to clear the line of debris so operable. Do not fill the pool with a hose.
Backwash pit not completely draining. Backwash pit shall drain when used.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter shall remain operable with flow at 82 gpm to 120 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns - or - keep pump set at 3110 RPM.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Log book without section for main drain checks. Provide daily record keeping for main drain checks. No alkalinity or cyanuric acid readings. Record weekly. Pool was not open to the public prior to permit issuance. Will result in an Intent to Suspend if not resolved by next inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door not latching. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Lock on chemical storage room door not working. Repair/replace. Door will remain open until repaired.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One faucet in men's restroom leaking. Repair leak.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PERCH, THE” or State ID 2060530783). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.