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BALLANTYNE PLAY PUDDLE
14801 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060560005
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMay 3, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 3, 2017Lower is betterApr 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 2, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No restrictions No night swimming permit granted. COP George Oquendo.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 17, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: -PDSC verified
-No night swimming
#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 recordings for chemicals onsite this season. CPO updates log to reflect today’s readings.
#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 leaf litter on floor and walls of pool; view to bottom is not obstructed.
#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 leaf litter inside skimmer baskets. CPO cleans baskets during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed cracks and chips on pool deck flooring. No trip hazard, and CPO states repairs to fill in holes will be done prior to opening day.
May 1, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 27, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Observed drain cover loose and able to be moved. CDI- Drain cover tightened and securely attached.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck. CDI - Repaired.
Apr 28, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PERMIT ISSUED. NIGHT SWIMMING VERIFICATION REQUESTED.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. Observed pool safety sign down at beginning of inspection. CDI - Pool operator permanently fixed sign to outside of Gadgets and Gizmos. -4-
Apr 23, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: pH was 7.0 when first tested. CDI Retested and pH was raised to 7.2.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH tested low at 7.0. CDI retested and pH was raised to 7.2.
May 13, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed 7.0 pH. Corrected to 7.6 pH while on site
May 6, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed mechanical ventilation not working in chemical storage room. Ensure chemicals and equipment stored properly.
May 8, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Will require night swimming permit.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH level was 6.8 at beginning of inspection. pH corrected to 7.3during inspection.
May 3, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: .Paramount SDX Retro drain covers are bring used for main drains. Since there is no submerged suction hazard on the splash pad with no standing water, VGB compliant drain covers are not required.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed no floating skimmer located in surge tank. Due to construction year of swimming pool, permit action not taken for skimmer system for splash pad.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
no operational ventillation in chemical room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BALLANTYNE PLAY PUDDLE” or State ID 2060560005). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.