34demerits
TESSA MATTHEWS
3110 DOE RIVER WY, Matthews, NC 28105
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530796
Latest result34 demerits
Last inspectedSep 2, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceApr 28, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 28, 2025Lower is betterSep 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 2, 2026 34 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for emergency phone, chlorinator not working/chlorine pucks in skimmers.
Will verify pump not on timer, gates, flow meter at return visit.
“E” Immediate suspension. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted until suspension is lifted by Health Dept. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
Inspection with Josh Meeks, updated CPO
Heater off at time of inspection. No Night Swimming
1) Pump flow must be at least 93 gpm for turnover and cannot exceed 126 gpm for filter
restriction. Flow meter must remain operational. Pump close to turnover on flow meter. If clarity issues arise a
larger pump will be required to ensure turnover is maintained. 2) Salt not approved as primary chlorination.Note:
No handrail from deck to sun shelf installed. Pool will lose 2 points on inspections for handrail not being present.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine puck in skimmers at time of inspection. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Pucks in skimmers are imminent hazard.
*Suspension item
Operator removed pucks, but chlorinator not feeding.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Récords do not indicate chemicals in pool. Ensure records are accurate. Discussed with operator.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 of 4 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Steps greater than 20 ft in width shall have one handrail every 10 ft. No handrail from deck to sun shelf installed. Pool will lose 2 points on inspections for handrail not being present.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
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
Emergency phone not operable.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Suspension item
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems (monitoring services) must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer the phone number and address for the phone to 911.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator with alarm on, not feeding. Pump on timer, turning off on weekends, not meeting turnover, feeding disinfectant or working. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions.
*Permit item
.2518 A pump or pumps shall be provided with capacity to recirculate the swimming pool water four times in 24
hours, and shall be so located as to eliminate the need for priming.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational. .2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational.
*permit item
Mar 31, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Andrew Giles and Cortez King present.
Some debris on pool floor. No permit action taken. Maintain clean.
Intent to suspend issued for following items listed below.
1. Inadequate record keeping. Ensure the chlorine, pH, and main drains are verified and recorded daily. Ensure total alkalinity and cyanuric acid are recorded at least once weekly. Observed no main drain checks recorded for March 2026 and minimal record keeping for the month of March 2026.
2. Flow meter non operational. Repair so flow can be measured. This is required per permit conditions.
Permit conditions -
Pump flow must be at least 93 GPM for turnover and cannot exceed 126 GPM for filter restriction. If clarity issues arise a larger pump will be required to ensure turnover is maintained.
Salt not approved for primary chlorination.
#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 incomplete record keeping for March 2026. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#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 rope connected to ring buoy at 37 feet 6 inches. CDI- adjusted to approximately 35 feet.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions. Observed flow meter non operational. There is a permit condition for this pool for flow. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
Jul 9, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: I.T.S. Issued for gaps under the fence and gates. Deadline is 8/8/2025. Failure to correct the issues will result in pool closure until the items are corrected.
Main drains expire 7/15/2034.
Permit restriction: Pump flow must be at least 93gpm for turnover and cannot exceed 126gpm for filter restriction. Flow meter must remain operational. Pump flow meter at 90gpm. If clarity issues arise a larger pump will be required to ensure turnover is maintained. Note: No handrail from deck to sun shelf installed. Pool will lose 2 points on inspections for handrail not being present.Salt not approved as primary chlorination.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum line cap to be left not snapped shut. Cap must be snapped shut such that it cannot be opened without the use of a tool. Cap was snapped shut. CDI.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Observed some gaps greater than 2 inches under some gate and fence sections due to erosion. I.T.S. Issued. Correct these gaps.
Apr 28, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restriction: Pump flow must be at least 93gpm for turnover and cannot exceed 126gpm for filter restriction. Flow meter must remain operational.
Pump flow meter at 90gpm. If clarity issues arise a larger pump will be required to ensure turnover is maintained.
Salt not approved as primary chlorination.
Pool not approved for night swimming.
Heater not on during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TESSA MATTHEWS” or State ID 2060530796). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.