4demerits
CAROWINDS - STORM SURGE - SYS F
14523 CAROWINDS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060560007
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 22, 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 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 22, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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. - Black anti-slip mats along landing zone area no longer laying flat in some areas causing a potential trip hazard.
May 19, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with JJ Sexton. All items in compliance by end of inspection.
No night swimming.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Rubber mat near slide exit area with curled edges - possible trip hazard. Remove or replace.
May 15, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued for no night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired in test kit. Replace reagents.
Recommend adding main drains in good repair to log book.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump equipment and chemicals stored outside. Original construction. Floor wet under pumps with some leaks in piping. No 3 ft clear walking space around equipment.
.2533 Pump room/chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.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 sink inoperable in restroom and soap dispensers not working at some dispensers. Keep operable and replace soap dispensers where needed.
May 16, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with JJ Sexton and Marie Daley.
Permit issued. No night swimming.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump equipment and chemicals stored outside. Original construction. Floor wet under pumps with some leaks in piping. No 3 ft clear walking space around equipment.
.2533 Pump room/chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
May 18, 2022 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Changed to “A” Open for Business.
No Night Swimming
No suction, water overflows with gutter to pumps.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Damaged wood on deck. .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. Operator filled with caulk and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket at time of inspection. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room and chemicals stored outside. Original construction. Floor wet with some leaks in piping.
.2533 Pump room/chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower fixtures observed with build up.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 18, 2021 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Inspection conducted with Marie Daley and Katie Rudisill.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Sticker provided. State permit will be posted online within 2 - 3 business days.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Catch basins at end of slides murky at time of inspection. Corrected during inspection. Floor visible.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not ringing back/operable. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room and chemicals stored outside. Original construction.
.2533 Pump room/chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restroom sinks and toilets with build-up. Keep fixtures clean. Some soap dispensers not operable in women's. Staffing was working on sinks at time of visit to repair.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in family restroom without backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
May 14, 2019 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued. No night swimming.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment and chemical storage tanks not protected. Provide weatherproof structure meeting code requirements. Original construction.
Pump room area with wet floor. Keep dry.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in pump room area without backflow prevention. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
May 9, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor has debris and trash. Keep clean.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump gasket loose and causing leak. Keep in good reapir. Gasket is on order and scheduled to be installed per operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment and chemicals outdoors. Pool built prior to 2010. Equipment shall be stored per .2533 and .2534.
May 17, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 5 - General Comment - Gravity fed drains. Recommend doing drain checks daily and recording.
Permit will be posted online within 3 days.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone labeld as Pipe Line Peak. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment and chemicals outdoors. Pool built prior to 2010. Equipment shall be stored per .2533 and .2534. Assure area is kept locked at all times.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAROWINDS - STORM SURGE - SYS F” or State ID 2060560007). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.