6demerits
LIFE TIME ATHLETIC - MEN'S LOCKER ROOM SPA
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550185
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceDec 14, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 14, 2017Lower is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Robert Sagoe present.
Permit conditions- Flow not to exceed 110 GPM due to max flow of skimmers.
Note- emergency phone has no audible ring when dialed into. The Health Department recommends that the phone has an audible ring when receiving incoming calls.
Note- MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 12/2027 IN MENS SPA. REPLACE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT SPA PERMIT BEING 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. Observed main drains checks not being recorded every day. These checks are there the majority of the time and are missing infrequently so no permit action taken. Ensure main drain checks are recorded in log book daily.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one hand rail leading into spa loose. Repair.
Feb 12, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Note- observed phone does not audibly ring. The health department recommends that the phone audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
Permit condition/restriction- Flow not to exceed 110GPM due to max flow of skimmers.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 8.4. CDI- adjusted to 7.6.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one handrail at steps into spa loose. Repair.
Sep 30, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell and Jake Hudson present.
Note- observed phone does not audibly ring. The health department recommends that the phone audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
Permit condition/restriction - Flow shall not exceed 110 GPM due to max flow of skimmers.
#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris accumulation on inside of skimmers on underside of lid and on rim of skimmers. Clean.
#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 emergency phone number posted incorrect. CDI- correct number posted.
Feb 18, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
#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 main drain safety checks not being recorded. CPO Chase indicated the facility switched to a new corporate form and there is no spot on the new form to record main drain safety checks. CDI- form edited today to provide area for main drain safety checks moving forward.
#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed debris accumulation inside skimmers, on underside of skimmer lids, and on inside of skimmer rims. CDI- cleaned.
#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 door leading to spa not self-latching. CDI- door repaired to be self-latching.
Oct 29, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris build up inside skimmers on upper rim.
#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 door to spa not self-latching. CDI- repaired.
Apr 9, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Health department recommends phone have an audible ring when receiving incoming calls. Correct by next inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 12, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Observed bonding wire on pump disconnected. CDI- reconnected and secured.
Observed emergency phone inside mens locker room without an audible ring back. Correct prior to next inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 1, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Note: Observed emergency phone without audible ring back. The health departments recommends the phone have an audible ring when the number is dialed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed some debris buildup inside skimmers. CDI- cleaned during inspection.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. Observed spa jets running for approximately 16 minutes. CDI- adjusted to run for 10 minutes.
Dec 6, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Observed emergency phone functioning properly but with no audible ring back when dialed. The health department recommends that the phone have an audible ring when the number is dialed.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. Observed spa timer running for 15 minutes 45 seconds. CDI- adjusted to run for less than 15 minutes.
#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 door to spa not self-latching. CDI- repaired.
Feb 24, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justin Kirchner present. No signature due to COVID.
Flow recorded at 72 GPM.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris accumulation inside skimmers and on undersides of lids.
#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 door leading into spa not self-latching. CDI- repaired.
Nov 17, 2021 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justen Kirchner present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend issued for no records being kept for main drain safety checks. Correct this violation by 12/16/2021 or permit will be suspended.
General comment - observed no audible ring when the emergency phone number is dialed. The health department recommends providing a phone with an audible ring when the number is dialed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pool pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
.2535(12) Heated spa temperature greater than 104 F. Maintain spa temperature at 104 F or below. Observed water temperature at 105.0F. CDI- adjusted to 104.0F.
#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 no records being kept for main drain safety checks daily. Intent to suspend issued. Correct by 12/16/2021.
Mar 25, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present. No signature due to COVID-19.
NOTE: Observed emergency phone operational but with no audible ringback when called.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.1. CDI- corrected to 7.2.
Sep 9, 2020 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell. No signature due to COVID-19.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- corrected to 7.8.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
.2535(12) Heated spa temperature greater than 104 F. Maintain spa temperature at 104 F or below. Observed water temperature at 104.9F. CDI- temperature was adjusted to 103.2.
Feb 12, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#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 out of 2 missing weirs. CDI- 1 weir was installed during inspection.
#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 door that leads onto spa deck not self-latching. CDI- door repaired during inspection.
Nov 4, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Observed several missing main drains checks throughout the last 6 months of records.
Maintain daily checks of main drains.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 29, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Observed spa timer running 1 minute long. Corrected during inspection.
.2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting.
Sep 25, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Verified PDSC information.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 8, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Currently working with contractor, gis and USPS to address "North" on address. US postal service will not change until Mecklenburg County follows up, gis currently addressing. Contractor shall flollow up with phone complany to have address changed.
Could not verify screws are stainless in spa.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.1
Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmer, removed during inspection.
Keep skimmers clean.
Dec 14, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 22 - 911 has 11220 Golf Links Drive North; however, when mapped, they go to actual address 11220 Golf Links Dr. Correct address with phone company or permit will be suspended on next inspection.
24 - Provide permanent labeling on all flow meters with max levels on required systems.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Furniture less than 4 ft from spa. Maintain at least 4 ft. clearance at least 1/2 way around spa at all times.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE TIME ATHLETIC - MEN'S LOCKER ROOM SPA” or State ID 2060550185). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.