6demerits
SAUNA HOUSE CHARLOTTE - PUBLIC 5X5
1500 W MOREHEAD ST, UNIT H, Charlotte, NC 28208
Year-Round Spa · NC permit/State ID 2060550216
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 12, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceJan 24, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jan 24, 2025Lower is betterFeb 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 12, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: James Grogan present during the inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Facility replaced emergency phone signage with labels on backside of phone. Address missing St. Corrected during inspection.
Recommended that operator notify phone provider to add Ste H to location of pool. Operator contacted phone company while onsite.
Emergency phone signage blocked by plant. Corrected during the inspection so visible.
Nov 20, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Caroline Evatt present during the inspection.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow at 25 gpm to 55 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the skimmer.
.2528 repair door to self-close, self-latch or self-close with audible alarm
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some days missing logs for main drain checks. Ensure daily record keeping for main drains for covers on the spa wall. Did not warrant permit action/only missing several days over past months.
Test reagent for DPD-1 discolored. Replaced during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Right door from inside building with audible alarm not operable. Door shall self-close, with audible alarm. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Key kept in lock for pump room and equipment room. If not in use, door shall remain locked without key so inaccessible to the public.
Pump room wet due to leak at public large. Algae growing on pump room floor. Keep clean/eliminate algae growth.
Feb 18, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2528 - repair back door to self-close, self-latch.
Brandon Grogan present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks not recorded daily. Spa pH and alkalinity missing from one day. Ensure daily record keeping for bromine, pH and main drain checks. Total alkalinity required weekly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on main drains on spa wall. Brushed off during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back door not closing when partially opened. Repair door to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet under chlorinator. Could not verify if leaking. Ensure not leaking. Floor shall be kept dry in pump room.
Jan 24, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 1)Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall be at 25 gpm to 55 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the skimmer.
2)Sump pump required to drain spa.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SAUNA HOUSE CHARLOTTE - PUBLIC 5X5” or State ID 2060550216). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.