14demerits
PACES POINTE - WADING
10516 PACES AVE, Matthews, NC 28105
Year-Round Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060540013
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 16, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJun 7, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 7, 2019Lower is betterApr 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 16, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jaxon Goldenberg Sheets present.
Immediate suspension issued for non operational emergency phone. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once phone is repaired to verify and reopen pool.
Note- cracks in plaster at bottom of wading pool. Repair prior to issuance of 2027/2028 operations permit.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed cracks in plaster at bottom of baby pool. Repair prior to issuance of 2027/2028 operating permit.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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. Observed areas of pool deck in baby pool enclosure where trip hazards are occurring due to deterioration of pool deck. Repair or an intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non operational. Immediate suspension issued.
Apr 16, 2025 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Mobley present.
Permit suspended for low pH at 6.8 and low chlorine at 1.5ppm. Once corrected, contract Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool. Maintain pool closed until suspension items are corrected and verified.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2531(a) Maintain chlorine in wading pools or children activity pools at least 2.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 1.5ppm. Permit suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. Permit suspended.
#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 records not being maintained for weekends in April, 2025. Observed March, 2025 records adequate.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fencing at gate entry way to wading pool loose. Repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Provide at least one sink and toilet for residents and guests if furthest unit is more than 300 feet from the pool at hotels, motels, condominiums and apartments. Observed restrooms locked.
Oct 9, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Mobley present.
Permit suspended for low pH (6.8) and emergency phone non operational. Once corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 6.8. Permit suspended.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non operational. Permit suspended.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in mens restroom.
Apr 16, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Mobley present.
Intent to suspend issued for missing 2 out of 2 missing floor returns. Replace and contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to verify and lift intent to suspend.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#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 2 missing floor water returns. Replace. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed phone number not posted. CDI- phone number posted.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed stuck flow meter.
Apr 11, 2023 18 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ryan Mobley present.
Immediate suspension issued for the following items.
1. Missing equalizer line covering.
NOTE: Observed drain covers and equalizer line coverings replaced. No PDSC paperwork has been submitted and approved by the Health Department. Ensure paperwork is submitted and approved in addition to above items prior to reopening pool.
Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once above items are in compliance to verify and reopen pool.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.3.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Observed missing equalizer line covering on pool wall. Equalizer is not plugged in skimmer or on wall. Permit suspended.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed phone number posted incorrect. CDI- sign was updated.
Sep 21, 2022 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN THE CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. 704-507-6814
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH. to be 6.8. Correct pH.
#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 records not being properly kept. Keep the records as required. Observed cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not being properly kept.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence not built to current specifications. Fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 to give address of 10501 Paces Ave. rather than 10516 Paces ave. 10501 is the address for the other pool on the property. Pool is closed to swimming. I.S. Issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter stuck. Correct flow meter.
Observed pump running without basket installed. Install basket and also provide spare of the same.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Apr 28, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO FAILURE VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not to current spec. Built prior to 2010 no permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line.
Sep 15, 2021 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8 or less. 7.2-7.8 is safe range. IS issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not up to current specifications. Fence built prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed kings III box non-functional. Box speaker appears not to function. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must be correct and on file with local 911. PERMIT SUSPENDED POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Box must function. Pool cannot open back up until after the Health Department verifies corrections.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line has no air gap.
May 26, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 2.0ppm. Observed chlorine to be 0.2ppm. Chlorine was adjusted to 8.0.
Jul 10, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE SO THAT IT CAN BE PRINTED OUT BY THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT. IT MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND POSTED WHERE IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE POOL DECK AREA.
STICKER ISSUED. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed some gaps through and under the fence that were greater than 4". Fence built prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Aug 28, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN ALL PERMIT SUSPENSION ITEMS ARE CORRECTED. POOL CANNOT REOPEN FOR SWIMMING WITHOUT HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOLLOW-UP VISIT AND APPROVAL BEFOREHAND
FILL SYSTEM FOR THIS POOL MAY HAVE BEEN DISABLED SUCH THAT FILLING IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH A HOSE. HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL FOLLOW-UP ON THIS ISSUE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FILL SYSTEM MAY HAVE TO BE RE-INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH POOL RULES.
IF THIS PUMP WAS CHANGED WITHOUT PROPER ELECTRICAL INSPECTION OR PERMITS, THE ISSUED MAY HAVE TO BE RESOLVED WITH THE PROPER CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
OBSERVED CHLORINE TO BE 0.1PPM OR LESS IN THE WADING POOL. 2.0PPM IS REQUIRED MINIMUM FOR A WADING POOL. OBSERVED DISINFECTANT FEEDER SYSTEM TO BE CURRENTLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. I.S. ISSUED AND POOL WAS CLOSED TO SWIMMING BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. DISINFECTANT CANNOT BE HAND FED FOR NORMAL OPERATION, IT MUST BE FED INTO THE POOL THROUGH THE DISINFECTANT SYSTEM FOR NORMAL OPERATION WITH THE POOL OPEN FOR SWIMMING.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FENCE DUE TO DAMAGE. REPAIR THE FENCE. FENCE WAS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO APRIL 2010. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
Jun 7, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. No air gap at backwash discharge.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PACES POINTE - WADING” or State ID 2060540013). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.