18demerits
OPEN WATER ADVENTURES
12210 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28262
Year Round Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060570003
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedMar 5, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceApr 6, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 6, 2017Lower is betterMar 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 5, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is 30 foot wide and requires a 45 foot rope.
Main drain covers expire 1/20/2028
Upon arrival C. Elmore observed 2 dogs on the pool deck. Do not allow pets out onto the deck. Pets in contact with the water my result in the pool being ordered closed and kept closed until a disinfection process is performed and verified by the Health Department.
Observed a ground wire on a pool pump to have come loose from the attachment point presenting an electrical hazard. Item was reattached during inspection.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 4 total skimmers. Other weirs were in place no permit action taken.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed one missing return fitting. Replace the missing fitting.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2516(b) Underwater benches shall be marked by a two inch contrasting color band. Observed black bench band to have chips in it. The damage does not yet reach the level of compromising the band, but it should be repaired before it gets worse.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Observed a set of storage boxes on the far wall of the pool to be only allowing 4 feet of clear deck space. These must be arranged to allow for 5 foot of clear deck space.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed depth and dive markers around the pool to be chipped and cracked in numerous places. This is allowing bits of the markers to become loose and also break such that they present sharp corners or edges presenting a possible hazard. Damage to the markers was noted on the previous inspection general comments. These must be corrected.
These 2 items have a 30 day deadline. If they are not corrected by 3/5/2026 the pool may be ordered closed until the corrections are made.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate one the floor of the pump room. Store up off of the floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
This was noted on the previous inspection report.
Aug 11, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Keep monitoring depth/no diving markers as come are cracking.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 end cap missing on one ladder. Replace.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bags of sodium bicarbonate one the floor of the pump room. Store up off of the floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Feb 11, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Marcella Gaydeski.
Not able to test that feeder shuts off when the pump is off. Ensure automatic feeder shuts off whenever the pump is off.
Deck bubbling up near door to parking lot. Maintain deck with no offsets > 1/2 inch.
Many of the depth and no diving markers are cracked. Maintain in good condition.
Some contrasting color tiles on pool bench chipped. Maintain in good condition.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Lint starting to build up in some of the skimmer baskets. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No ventilation in pump/chemical storage room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Dec 3, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO John Gaydeski.
Deck bubbling up near door to parking lot. Maintain deck with no gaps or offsets > 1/2”.
Many of the depth and no diving markers cracked. Maintain in good condition.
Intent to suspend issued
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#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets with leaves and debris. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Intent to suspend item.
All the weirs are missing. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs. - Intent to suspend item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 4 missing return fittings. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Feb 1, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Konya Parker. Went over inspection with John Gaydeski.
No labels on Sta-Rite pumps. Observed Sta-Rite pumps with 3 HP motors.
Some depth markers cracked. - Maintain in good condition.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets with leaves, debris and some coated in lint type material. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected. Will empty and clean skimmer baskets.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 3 missing return fittings. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate stored on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
No ventilation in pump/chemical storage room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Nov 27, 2023 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Went over inspection with manager John Gaydeski.
Some depth markers cracked. - Maintain in good condition.
Some contrasting color bands on bench chipped. - Maintain in good condition.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one weir missing. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Endcap missing from one of the ladders. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 missing return fitting. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate stored on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Mar 7, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with John R Gaydeski.
Some depth markers cracked. - Maintain in good condition.
Some contrasting color bands on bench chipped. - Maintain in good condition.
Both pumps are still Sta-Rite pumps with recently installed replacement motors. Verified electrical permit E4194364 passed inspection 12-8-2022.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets coated in lint type material. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 missing return fitting. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook not present on the pool deck. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Corrected.
Ring buoy heavily damaged. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. - Corrected. Damaged ring buoy removed. Pool is a lifeguarded pool. Rescue tubes present on the pool deck.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Thermal cover stored on the deck beside the pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at 113 degrees F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Oct 20, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Main drain and equalizers must be replaced in February 2023. Fill out new PDSC form with maindrain and equalizer data and submit to this department for approval. PDSC form can be found at Meckpools.charmeck.org.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some minor chipping on tiles on bench. Replace/ repair tiles.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 missing weir. Replace missing weir.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at 113 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Mar 10, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed 1 tile on contrasting color band on steps chipped. Replace or ensure the tile is smoothed as to not present a hazard to users.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 117 degrees. Hot water in restrooms should not exceed 110 degrees.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Dec 10, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 of 5 skimmers missing weirs. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bag of sodium bicarbonate stored directly on floor. Store bags of chemicals off of the floor.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens room at 120 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Mar 30, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #8 and #18. Once missing skimmer basket and wier have been replaced and required signage has been added, please call for a reinspection.
General Comment: Emergency phone rings back to the front desk, which is always staffed during business hours.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed chipped tile that was part of contrasting color band. Repair.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed missing skimmer basket and weir in one skimmer. Replace basket and weir.
.2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no "WARNING: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" sign in 4" letters and signs that state "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" and "Adults should not swim alone" In 1" letters.
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Dec 7, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing. Replace missing weir. Observed debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 ladder missing end caps. Replace missing endcaps.
Feb 5, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information matches form. Observed 3 hp motor on 2 hp pump, 3 hp noted on form for a 2 hp pump.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed Cl below 2 ppm corrected to 2 ppm during inspection.
.2543(7) Interactive play features shall maintain chlorine at least 2.0 ppm.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 2 missing return fittings. CPO stated that new fitting have already be ordered.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Nov 8, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #8 (missing weirs)
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 4 of 5 weirs missing. Replace missing weirs. Intent to suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder missing endcap. Replace.
Jan 28, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed swim stand/ platform within 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5ft of deck clearance at all points.
Nov 28, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed designated emergency phone inoperable. Temporarily using office phone as emergency phone. New sign with Phone number, address and dialing instructions posted. Contact department once designated emergency phone is fixed.
Mar 2, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed minor debris in skimmers Keep skimmers free of debris.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 116 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
Dec 6, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed minor amount of debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed benches with 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain five feet of clearance at all points.
Apr 6, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Correct flow meter.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathroom to be 115F at least in the fixture. Hot water temperature should be limited to 110F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “OPEN WATER ADVENTURES” or State ID 2060570003). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.