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YMCA DOWD MENS SPA
400 E MOREHEAD ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550002
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 8, 2026
Inspections on record23
On record sinceNov 20, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Nov 20, 2013Lower is betterApr 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 8, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 11/01/2028
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 14, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in Men’s locker room >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Apr 14, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRIAN COVERS WILL EXPIRE 11/10/2028
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 3, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
PATRICK MITCHELL LEAD INSPECTION ACTIVITIES.
Spa jet motor was swapped out. Horse power was correct and the ground line was attached. C. Elmore will verify that electrical inspection was completed by Code Enforcement.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 22, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 6, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 6, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: GPM WAS 85
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
OBSERVED 1-2 MISSING TILES FROM UNDER WATER BENCH. REPAIR TILES. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
Dec 5, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed hot water to be at 121 F at the hand sink.
Jan 25, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis present. No signature due to COVID.
No violations observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 3, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Joe Ellis present. No signature due to COVID. No violations observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 10, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#20 · Premises: caution signs posted at hot water spas −4
Spa sign is not correct. Correct spa sign to have all the proper language in the propert size font. 30 day ITS issued.
Mar 4, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#20 · Premises: caution signs posted at hot water spas −4
Spa caution sign says "Use by Children is prohibited." It should say "Unsupervised use by children is prohibited."
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hot water temperature in bathroom is 115 degrees F. It should be 110 degrees F or less.
Mar 19, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water above 110F in the bathroom fixtures. 110F is the hot water limit for bathroom/locker room fixtures.
Oct 31, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathroom basin to be 113.9F. Hot water shall be no hotter than 110.0F
May 16, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pump room unlocked. Keep pump room door locked when not in use.
Ceiling paint in men's spa room peeling. Recommend repainting.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 30, 2016 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued.
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#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One basket cracked, baskets with lint. Replace broken baskets, clean regularly.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
One of the sand filters leaking. Maintain filters in good working condition. - Intent to suspend item.
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room. Keep dry.
Pump room door unlocked. Keep door locked when not in use.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Jun 6, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Main drains installed do not match what is on approved PDSC form. Approved PDSC form must match what is installed. - New PDSC forms submitted.
Will follow up with Aquastar, may need to make changes to meet new sump requirements.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Nov 23, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.22)Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection once issues have been corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to men's spa not self-latching. Door shall be self-closing and self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 had difficulty hearing me. Check phone connection.911 did not have address information for this phone. 911 must have the correct address and phone number. - Immediate suspension item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms > 110F. Maintain at 110F or less.
Jun 23, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 6, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be 7.0. -CDI- Corrected to 7.3. pH shall be 7.2-7.8.
#20 · Premises: caution signs posted at hot water spas −4
Observed spa sign to not have exact wording as is required. Spa sign requires exact wording and letter size.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom sink to give 117F hot water. Hot water in bathrooms/shower fixtures shall be no hotter than 110F.
Feb 17, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2013 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA DOWD MENS SPA” or State ID 2060550002). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.