8demerits
CAROWINDS - TIDAL WAVE BAY - SYS BB
14523 CAROWINDS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060560003
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceMay 17, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 17, 2017Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed some accumulating dirt on pool floor.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Damage at right corner at end of zero entry area causing small potential trip hazard due to settling of concrete.
May 19, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pump gpms
1- 745 gpm
2- 1380 gpm
3- 1960 gpm
Filter 1 was backwashed after inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. - Standing water in pump room in corner at end of the staircase.
May 23, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some water on pump room floor -- Maintain dry.
Jun 9, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued seasonal permit. No Night Swimming.
Advised that deck needs to be monitored at front right entry (0 FT) and back left by 6 foot where decking is starting to crack. Lack of severity does not want permit action at this time, not 1/2”.
Inspection with John Cox
Electrical work done in pump room was respooling motors (no equipment changes made, per operator).
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.8 ppm at time of inspection at entry of pool. .2531(a) Maintain chlorine in wading pools or children activity pools at least 2.0 ppm. Operator ran waves to increase to 2 ppm. Corrected
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate behind first aid not self-closing, self-latching at time of inspection. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator adjusted to self-close, self-latch. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Appears to be coming through the side walls. Keep pump room floor dry.
Filters and pool piping outside.
May 18, 2022 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Note: One depth marker at zero entry “0 IN, 0 IN”, there is another tile with “0FT” within required distance (25’ to next depth marker). Use word “feet” or “FT”
“A” Open for Business
No Night Swimming
Main drains secured behind bolted access gate in wave maker. Do not expire.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.8 ppm at time of inspection. .2531(a) Maintain chlorine in wading pools or children activity pools at least 2.0 ppm. Operator adjusted chlorine and ran waves to increase to 3.0 ppm. Corrected
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Damage to no diving marker on left side of pool, near 6 ft. at end of pool. 6 FT marker on pool wall faded.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Operator replaced no diving marker and added color to correct
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Rusted bolts in ladder at 4 ft 6 in. Keep in good repair, use non-corrosive screws.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some cracking on pool deck and damage to deck by entry and left of pool by 6 FT.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Operator caulked and corrected entry. Deck by 6FT does not have public use. Repair as needed.
Goose droppings on deck. Keep clean.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Some minor leaks on piping at filters. Repair as needed.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower fixture buildup.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jun 24, 2021 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 16 - Door on backside of women's restroom with cardboard in door to prevent it from self-latching. Removed during the inspection. Doors shall remain self-closing, self-latching.
22 - Emergency phone located at left side of wave pool with emergency response hard to hear. Pushed line into phone and addressed low tone. Monitor and replace if worsens.
26 - Recommend labeling the bubbler return.
Permit issued for no night swimming. State permit provided. Sticker will be mailed. Inspection completed with JJ Sexton. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some goose droppings zero entry area in swimming pool. Keep pool free of build-up.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Damage to no diving marker on left side of pool, near 6 ft. at end of pool. Replace by 2022 operating season. Public does not have access to area.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some cracking on pool deck and damage to deck - right side tie into wall. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Some minor leaks on piping at filters. Repair as needed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Appears to be coming through the side walls. Keep pump room floor dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink in women's restroom not operable. Keep fixtures operable.
May 14, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 9 - Missing depth markers at top deck where managers stationed. No public access. Depth markers on the pool wall. Recommend installing 6 ft. depth markers on deck on back side wall.
Permit issued. No night swimming.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on pool floor. Keep clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Goose droppings on deck throughout. Keep decking free of debris.
Perimeter grates at zero depth entry bubbling. Does not appear to be greater than 1/2". Continue to monitor and repair if trip hazard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flange leaking at one system in outdoor area. Repair leak. Operator stated to be completed the following week.
One flow meter not operable. Keep operable.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One soiled toilet in family restroom. Keep fixtures clean.
May 9, 2018 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool bubblers at zero entry >1/2" openings. Pool built prior to 2010 and permitted with openings as such.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment outdoors. Pool permitted with outdoor equipment.
Standing water in pump room. Keep free of standing water.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping labels faded on filters outside. Keep clearly identified.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Restrooms not supplied. Provide toilet paper, soap, hand drying, etc.
May 17, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit shall be posted online within 3 days.
All refrigerators in cabanas with shatterproof glass. Documentation provided.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool bubblers at zero entry >1/2" openings. Pool built prior to 2010 and permitted with openings as such.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Some emergency phones labeled as Bondi Beach. Corrected during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Some piping leaking on return lines. Repair where needed. Leaks not large enough to affect system.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment outdoors. Pool permitted with outdoor equipment.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Some sinks not operable in men's and women's restrooms and some stalls without toilet paper in women's. Family restroom sink not operable. Keep sinks operational and provide toilet paper at all toilets.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAROWINDS - TIDAL WAVE BAY - SYS BB” or State ID 2060560003). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.