30demerits
LA FITNESS - MENS SPA
3024 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550204
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 5, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceJul 20, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 20, 2022Lower is betterFeb 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 5, 2026 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Nate Mincer.
Standing water on spa deck. Maintain deck in good condition and sloped to deck drains.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly. Overfeed light on for pH and chlorine on chemical controller. No chlorine in the spa and pH 8.4. Log sheet shows chlorine and acid handfed daily.
Heavy foam when spa jets are on. - Corrected, operator drained and will refill.
No mention that spa was backwashed since last inspection. Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No free chlorine in the spa. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Some eyeball fittings for jets missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to men’s locker room propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door by shower propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chemicals added directly to the spa, chemical feeder not functioning properly. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. Chlorine must be added through automatic chemical feeder. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not functioning. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
Filter pressure gauge damaged. .2519(k) Provide operational pressure gauge on filter. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bags, shelving, and boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Nov 4, 2025 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Niejel Wilkins and CPO Nalkus Mincer.
Standing water on pool deck. Maintain deck in good condition and sloped to deck drains.
Men’s spa floor chipping. Maintain in good condition.
Intent to suspend issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.3.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Facility has 3 bodies of water, log sheet only has a place for two. No place on log sheet for temperature 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 total alkalinity and cyanuric acid if used. - Left copy of state log sheet. Intent to suspend item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Some eyeball fittings for jets missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Spa timer > 15 minutes. .2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bags and boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of sodium bicarbonate stored on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms 120F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 7, 2025 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. CPO not onsite to test automatic chlorinator. Manager Matthew Fenz signed for inspection.
Ensure automatic chlorinator automatically shuts off when the pump is off.
Spa with lots of foam, water brownish colored. High levels of chloramines, eyes burned during inspection. Recommend draining and refilling.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.5 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since Friday 4/4. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Both skimmers with hair wads and debris. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Intent to suspend item.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Spa timer > 15 minutes. .2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door to men’s locker room propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door by shower propped open. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Large puddle of water by pump room door. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Boxes of chemicals stored by pumps. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One faucet in men’s restroom stuck on. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Oct 14, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. Went over inspection with manager Matthew Fenz.
*Note* Some barrels of liquid chemicals are not labeled. Label all chemical containers clearly per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPO not present. Not able to test automatic controllers. Ensure automatic controllers shut off when pump when pump is off.
Observed underwater light not functioning. Overhead lighting observed to be working.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since Friday 10/11. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness area does not latch. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Door to men’s locker room does not latch. Mortise taped over. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemical drums stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Jan 8, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted. Went over inspection with manager Zamarri Auston.
*Note* Barrels of liquid reagent are not labeled. Label all chemical containers clearly per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPO not present. Not able to test automatic controllers. Ensure automatic controllers shut off when pump when pump is off.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.2 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for Saturday or Sunday. Multiple days with chemicals out of range with no corrective actions noted. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to locker room does not latch. Paper towels crammed into the mortise. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
Oct 30, 2023 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Shohn Beachum.
*NOTE* - Low ORP alarm on in spa, no free chlorine in the spa, feeder not feeding chlorine. Ensure chemical controller is working properly.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) to schedule re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No free chlorine in the spa. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH < 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records for Saturday or Sunday. Days with chemicals out of range with no corrective action taken. Missing some main drain checks, temperature checks etc. .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 total alkalinity and cyanruic acid if used. - Intent to suspend item.
Test kit in pump room expired. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Spa timer > 15 minutes. .2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to locker room does not latch. Paper towels crammed into the mortise. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Feeder continues operating even while pump is off and no flow light alarm is active on the chemical controller. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. - Intent to suspend item.
Mar 1, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with manager Donna Curnock.
Spa timer not functioning. Ensure that timer deactivates spa jets within 15 minutes of activation.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Multiple days in in a row with chlorine or pH out of range with no corrective action noted. Pool water maintenance activities not recorded. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemical drums stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
One of the chemical lines leaking. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Jul 20, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Construction issues have been corrected. Conducted pre-permit inspection.
Permit issued.
Paper permit will be available on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days for your records.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH > 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#14 · Pool maintenance: spa timer working properly −4
Spa timer > 15 minutes. .2537(b) Spa times shall not exceed 15 minutes without manual resetting. - Corrected.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LA FITNESS - MENS SPA” or State ID 2060550204). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.