18demerits

OMNI CHARLOTTE HOTEL

132 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530111

Latest result18 demerits

Last inspectedOct 1, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceAug 27, 2013

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Aug 27, 2013Lower is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with David Perez. Chemical feeder with chlorine alarm light, CCH tablets in the skimmers. Use only NSF approved chemical feeders to add chlorine to the pool. Facility removed tablets and will repair automatic feeder. Outer rope on ring buoy fraying. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy with attached 45 foot throw rope at least 1/4” in diameter. Intent to suspend issued 10) 12) 23)

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

Calcium hypochlorite tablets in the skimmers. G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine added directly to swimming pool. Chlorination must occur through NSF approved chlorinator. Eliminate direct hazard to public. - Corrected. Tablets removed, pool will remain voluntarily closed the rest of the day.

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Floats on safety rope freely move, all pushed to the sides. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. - Intent to suspend item.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Two of three ladders loose. .2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

Missing two eyeball fittings. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

Automatic feeder not working properly, alarm on. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.

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Jun 24, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Tommy Buzzell. Verified items for in-field plan review. New deck and pool liner installed. Electrical COM-ELC-26-003491 passed 6/4. Night swimming permit expired. Facility needs new night lighting inspection. Inspection scheduled for 5AM on 7/2. Fiberglass pole for body hook cracked. Recommend replacing with new non-collapsible pole at least 12 ft long. Ring buoy worn. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy. Ensure door from meeting room to the pool deck stays locked. Ladders loose. Maintain in good condition. Permit issued with the following conditions No Night Swimming Glass only permitted inside the bar enclosure Paper permit will be on our website, https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools, in 1-3 business days for your records.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Equalizer line not plugged for one of the skimmers. Hayward equalizer line valve installed. .2518(k) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. - Will follow up with facility to correct.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Missing a screw in body hook. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Corrected. Observed throw rope at 50 feet. 45 foot throw rope required. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 45 foot throw rope. - Corrected.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

Automatic chlorinator not turning off when the pump is off. .2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. - Will follow up with facility to correct.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter stuck. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Will follow up with facility to correct.

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Dec 2, 2024 22 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for chlorine and light fixture in pool. Call Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678. Deck to be replaced. Provide slip resistant information on new tile. Emergency phone - ringing back to front desk, front desk has a prompt requiring a number to be pushed to get to the attendant. Phone number must call phone back or go directly to font desk that is attended at all times of pool operation. Inspected completed by Patrick Mitchell under supervision of Chris Sells

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

Observed Cl at 0ppm. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

Observed leaves in skimmer. Corrected during inspection. Observed skimmer lid damaged. Corrected during inspection. .2518(k) Replace damaged skimmer lid. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.

#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4

Observed light on wall not attached at bottom. Imminent hazard. .2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.

#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4

Observed automatic chlorinator not functioning properly. Repair .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Observed no spare pump basket. Provide spare basket as required. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.

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May 8, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions. Observed Cl and pH corrected. Observed emergency phone functioning.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 7, 2024 18 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Pool has not paid for operation permit yet. Pool cannot receive a permit until payment and application have been submitted. PDSC form approved.

#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6

Observed pH 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Observed ring buoy beckett rope frayed. Replace. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Observed emergency phone not working. Emergency phone must be able to accept a call back. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.

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Nov 27, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Pool permit suspended Call Chris sells for reinspecion at 704 576 8678. Pool cannot open until new pump has been inspected by the mc code and the health dept. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Chemical storage moved to parking deck behind locked gate. Devon Moeller conducted inspection.

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

Observed cl at 0ppm .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.

#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6

Observed pH below 6.8 .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Observed incomplete records. No cyanuric. All records missing for November. .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. Intent to suspend item

#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2

Observed safety rope missing. .2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Observed no spare pump basket. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.

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Apr 28, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Observed emergency phone microphone initially not working. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.

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