4demerits
VILLAGE AT COMMONWEALTH APARTMENTS
1308 LORNA ST, Charlotte, NC 28205
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550180
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record21
On record sinceMay 27, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 27, 2016Lower is betterApr 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 9, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 9/12/2028.
#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 improperly kept records. Some weekends were missed. Most records were kept. Keep the records properly, failure to do so may result in closure.
Oct 8, 2025 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Observed glass spray bottles in the men’s and women‘s spa rooms. These were removed. Do not have breakable objects such as glass bottles in the area as they can present a hazard.
Observed the spa jets to be disabled.
Observed the window with the screen to be open more than 4 inches. Either limit the window such that it cannot be opened out to present more than a 4 inch gap, or set the screen hatches such that they cannot be opened as they are 5 inches tall. The screen was closed during the inspection.
Filtration main drain covers will expire 7/18/2028
Feature main drain covers will expire 9/12/2028
Intent to Suspend (I.T.S.) Issued. Deadline is 11/7/2025. Failure to correct the issues prior to the deadline may result in the closure of the pool. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when corrections are completed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 6.9 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.2 -CDI
#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 (if in use) and total alkalinity weekly.
Observed some gaps in the record book data. Keep all log records properly. No Permit Action taken. Most records were present.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damage to the wall with the waterfall feature to be damage in a way that could impact bathers. Repair the wall. I.T.S. Issued.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris and in good repair.
#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. Observed 2 weirs missing out of 2 skimmers. I.T.S. Issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed the emergency call-box to be non-functional upon arrival. Call box was determined to have not been plugged into power properly. It was plugged in and proper function was verified. -CDI.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
.2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation.
CPO was not able to demonstrate that the feeder would shut off if the flow were stopped. I.T.S. Issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed some paper bags of chemicals on the floor. Items were moved. -CDI.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed significant wall damage in the women’s spa room near the floor.
Feb 11, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed jets not running at this time. When they are put back into service, ensure they run for no more than 15 minutes.
Spa has AQUASTAR 1216101 main drain covers. They expire 9/12/2028 for the feature pump system and 7/18/2028 for the filtration pumps system.
Observed spa plaster becoming worn. Ensure that this is corrected before becoming bad enough to become a violation 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. Observed 1 weir missing out of 2 skimmers. No permit action taken.
Oct 16, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure record book is properly kept.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 7.0 upon arrival. Adjusted to 7.5 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 2 skimmers. No permit action taken.
Jan 31, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 (if in use) and total alkalinity weekly.
Observed some gaps in the record book data. Keep all log records properly. No Permit Action taken. Most records were present.
Dec 19, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
SPA HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 25, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION BUT MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE MAY 1ST 2023 AND POOL WILL NOT BE ISSUED A PERMIT FOR NEXT SEASON UNTIL THE MAIN DRAINS ARE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED. POOL MUST CLOSE MAY 1ST 2023 AND REMAIN CLOSED UNLESS THIS IS COMPLETED PRIOR.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. Observed spa timer to run longer than 15 minutes (15:35)
Spa jets were disabled. Do not turn jets on again until after Health Department verifies timer correction. CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed meshing panel off of window and window able to be opened more than 4”. Panel was replaced into window. CDI
Aug 9, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: ITS issued for spa timer. Contact Chris Elmore when correction is complete for spa timer. (704)-507-6814
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535 (1) The chemical quality of the water shall be maintained in an alkaline condition at all times with the pH between 7.2-7.8. Observed pH at 7.1. CPO corrected pH to 7.2 during inspection.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
.2537 (11) A timer switch that allows no more than 15 minutes of operation without manual resetting shall be used to control air blowers and hydrotherapy pumps on heated spas. Observed spa timer running longer than 15 minutes. ITS item.
Jan 6, 2022 16 demerits · 4 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
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH of spa at 8.4 when tested. CDI- CPO added acid to pool, corrected pH to 7.4 during inspection.
#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 facility not keeping temperature records for spa. Observed facility not consistently checking main drain covers every day. Issued ITS, C Elmore to follow up around 2/5/22.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed women's bathroom exit door to the spa to b self closing but unable to self latch due to damage. ITS issued, expires 2/5/22
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed an open bag of soda ash on the ground in the pump room.
Jul 15, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for:
Door not latching and spa timer running too long.
No signature COVID19 protocol.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed residue in skimmer basket.
.2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one missing collar on eyeball fitting missing on spa.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer running over 15 minutes.
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting.
Intent to suspend
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed exit door not self closing self latching.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Intent to suspend
Mar 11, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Continue to follow all current COVID requirements.
No signature due to COVID precautions
CPO agreed to email of forms.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no weekly Total Alkalinity recorded for March. Other records were in order. Ensure records are properly kept for daily and weekly 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, if in use, and total alkalinity weekly. No Permit Action taken as other records were in order.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed build-up of film on a skimmer basket. Ensure all fittings are kept clean. Item was removed and cleaned. -C.D.I.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting.
Observed spa timer to run jets for 17 minutes and 26 seconds. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline 4/10/2021. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814.
Jul 29, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: SPA IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN CORRECTION IS MADE 704-507-6814.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Observed water temperature in the spa to be at 109F. Water temperature cannot be higher than 104F. Spa closed by Health Department. Immediate Suspension Issued.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer for jets to run jets for 19 minutes. Spa timer cannot run jets longer than 15 minutes. Correct spa jet timer.
Feb 27, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: SPA IS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CALL BOX IS CORRECTED. SPA MAY NOT REOPEN WITHOUT HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the record log. Chlorine, pH, temperature (if heated), and main drains must be checked everyday the water is open to swimming. This includes weekends and holidays. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if used) must be checked once a week. Cyanuric Acid cannot be higher in the pool than 100ppm. Ensure proper logs are kept going forward, without gaps. No permit action taken.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed spa sign to have the typographical error "...raise or lower the blood pressure" rather than the required "raise or lower blood pressure". Sign was corrected by covering "the" in the phrase. -CDI No permit action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency call box to be non-functional. Call box must function properly and connect to the local 911 dispatch service. Correct address and call-back phone number have to be posted near the box and be listed with local 911. I.S. Issued. Spa is closed until Health Department makes a follow-up visit to confirm call-box function and re-open the pool.
Nov 7, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for spa timer.
Spa timer cannot exceed 15 minutes.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678.
If repairs are not completed with 30 days of this inspection the permit will be suspended.
Verified PDSC information incorrect.
No suction hazard as pump previously installed has a lower speed than original pump.
Complete and send in new PDSC to Chris Sells by 11.14.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer exceeding 15 minutes.
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting.
Intent to Suspend Issued.
Feb 13, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Spa heater not functioning at time of inspection.
Observed no non-compliant conditions.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 16, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
Observed no non-compliant conditions.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer running for 16 minutes. Corrected during inspection.
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting.
Apr 5, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
observed pH at 6.8. raside to 7.6
Oct 4, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH of spa 7.0. Maintainbetween 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.5. CDI.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Bottom of handrail rusted. Keep in good repair.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Cover missing on fill line. Keep covered. Issued 30 day intent to suspend.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Spa timer ran over 15 minutes. Keep timer at 15 minutes or less.
Issued 30 day intent to suspend.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room.
Pipe leaking in pump room.
3 foot clearance not maintained around equipment in pump soom.
Keep chemicals stored in separate area, keep pump room dry and maintain 3 foot clearance around equipment.
May 23, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION NOTED.
OBSERVED WFE-6 PUMP FOR FILTRATION AND WFE-4 PUMP FOR JETS. THIS DOES NOT MATCH INFORMATION ON FILE WITH MCHD FOR THE PUMP SYSTEM. THE PDSC FORMS MAY NEED TO BE UPDATED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2016 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: C. Elmore will follow-up on 11/4/16 to ensure timer on spa is corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be at 7.1. Corrected to 7.6. -CDI
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in record log. Correct recording of the daily and weekly checks is required. Do not leave gaps in the records.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer to run for more than 15 minutes. Spa timer must not allow jets to run longer than 15 minutes. Staff is working on timer during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed improper phone number posted on sign. Proper number (980-237-5332) was posted. -CDI
May 27, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Floor in spa room dirty. Clean floor.
Spa built without equalizers. Lines are plugged.
Code Enforcement has not yet signed off on sauna area. Signage posted and doors to be kept locked until Code Enforcement signs off.
Permit issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl 0.2 ppm. Maintain at least 1ppm free chlorine. Corrected to 1ppm.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “VILLAGE AT COMMONWEALTH APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060550180). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.