10demerits
LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR SPA
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550201
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedSep 21, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceDec 1, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 1, 2021Lower is betterSep 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 21, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Chase Pernell. Spa remains in good standing and on A status.
NOTE - FLOW SHALL NOT EXCEED 275 GPM DUE TO DESIGN FLOW OF PUMP AND REQUIRED SKIMMERS.
Const. Date: 12/11/2017
Night Swim?: No
#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.
Some weekends missing in pump room record book. Lifeguards have separate log book to satisfy the weekend requirements. No permit action.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Outdoor emergency phone servicing lap pool, spa, and leisure pool not operational.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk will be used until outdoor phone is repaired.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk located less than 75 feet from bather entrance satisfying rule 15A NCAC 18A .2530 (f).
Barrier between outdoor pool area and inside emergency phone propped open. New pool barrier satisfied by indoor pool barriers.
Operator posted signs at outdoor emergency phone location, lap pool, spa, and leisure pool detailing location of indoor emergency phone.
No immediate suspension issued.
Mar 11, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for deck, records and gates.
No Night Swimming
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when items are in compliance to lift ITS.
Changed to “W” ITS status
Inspection with Chase Pernell
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing required main drains in lifeguard record book. .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.
*Permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing. Skimmer baskets with debris.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Operator replaced weir. Emptied basket. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gates (3 and 11) not latching at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck by autofill lid broken out.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Permit item
Oct 22, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed address from 911 incorrect. Address listed at Golf Links Drive N. Golf Links Drive N is a different road 1 block away.
Correct within 7 days or the pool permit will be suspended.
Inspection completed by Chris Sells, call 704 576 8678 to schedule return visit when items are corrected.
Intent to suspend issued:
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Intent to suspend.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.9 corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed distance under gate 2.5” at gates closest to the building near the snack bar.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Intent to suspend.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Repeat non-compliance: Observed emergency phone does not audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Operator corrected to ring back and operable.
Mar 18, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records, gates, fencing, decking, weirs and skimmers. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
No night swimming.
“W” status
Inspection with Alex Schoel
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing required daily fields. .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.
*Permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir missing. Skimmer baskets with debris.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
*permit item
#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 gates not self-closing or self-latching.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Mulch has washed out in back and left of pool fencing
creating gaps greater than 2”
.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed missing brown decorative tile around skimmer basket lids on pool deck.
*permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone does not audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Operator corrected to ring back and operable.
Oct 29, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for gates near cabana area not self-closing or self-latching. Correct within 30 days.
#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 5 out of 5 weirs missing.
#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 1 gate not self-latching and another gate not self-closing. Both gates located on cabana side of pool deck. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed missing brown decorative tile around skimmer basket lids on pool deck.
Apr 29, 2024 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell and Alex Schoel present.
PDSC information not posted for this pool on the Mecklenburg County Website. Drain covers appeared secure.
Pump model numbers are listed below:
3X4X9A-SB
2.5X3X9-SB
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 8.4. CDI- adjusted to 7.3.
#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 4 missing weirs. Replace.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone non operational.
Aug 9, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for weirs, records and gates/doors. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing on weekends.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*Permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
All weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*Permit item
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Some gates propped open. One door onto deck not latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Signage for emergency phone had fallen at time of inspection. .2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Operator posted and corrected.
Apr 4, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for gates and fencing. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
One screw missing in main drain. Drains are secure and lifeguard replaced screw and corrected.
Lid covering autofill and piece of deck by spa starting to protrude. Monitor and ensure offset stays less than 1/2”.
“W” ITS
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Spa 104.5 F at time of inspection. .2535(12) Heated spa temperature greater than 104 F. Maintain spa temperature at 104 F or below. Operator turned off heat and adjusted to 104 F. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Gaps greater than 2” under fencing in various areas.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Feeder not alarming/stopping with flow.
.2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Operator adjusted and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
One fitting missing at time of inspection .2518(i) Arrange inlets to produce uniform circulation. Operator replaced and corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Keep all fixtures in good repair. Hot water over 110 F in showers.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 3, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justen Kitchener present.
Intent to suspend issued for gates not self-closing at bistro side and backside of leisure pool. Correct within 30 days. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 with questions.
Phone is functional but with no audible ring back when called. The health department recommends the phone have an audible ring.
#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 7.4.
#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. Gates leading to pool deck from backside of leisure pool and to bistro not self-closing. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
Apr 19, 2022 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for flow meter, maintaining permit restriction with flow not to exceed 275 gpm, and repair to decking at autofill sensor. Also, provide additional signage for location of emergency phone. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to verify completion. Permit will not be issued May 1 unless items verified as correct.
Justen Kirchner present during the inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two skimmers without weirs. Corrected during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Missing tile next to autofill sensor. Replace tile/fill to ensure no offsets. Intent to suspend issued.
Some grout missing between tiles. Some polymeric sand beginning to wash out around spa perimeter. Continue to monitor. May require repair prior to 2023 operating season if worsens.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not audibly ring when called back. Phone shall audibly ring. Phone adjusted during the inspection to audibly ring.
Provide signage at spa area indicating location of emergency phone. Phone not clearly visible from spa area. Correct with ITS items. Permit will not be issued until corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Digital flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter. Intent to Suspend issued.
Flow reading on automated system exceeds permit restriction of 275 gpm. Reading at 313 gpm. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Men's locker room could not be viewed at time of inspection. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Dec 1, 2021 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Logan Krantz present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend issued for missing weirs. Replace within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
Intent to suspend issued for gates that lead from outdoor café area to pool deck not self closing.
#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.
#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 all weirs missing inside skimmers. Intent to suspend permit issued. Replace within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
#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 gates that lead from outdoor café area to pool enclosure not self-closing. Intent to suspend issued.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR SPA” or State ID 2060550201). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.