8demerits

LITTLE OTTER - LARGE

8200 TOWER POINT DR, Charlotte, NC 28227

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530183

Latest result8 demerits

Last inspectedSep 24, 2026

Inspections on record27

On record sinceNov 20, 2013

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

Score history

Nov 20, 2013Lower is betterSep 24, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 24, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection with John Kirk and Eric Oakley present

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One double door not alarming or latching at time of visit. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or self-closing and child protected by audible alarm. Operator corrected bell to ring when closing.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Items within 5’ of pool for swim lessons. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the indoor pool at all times. Operator moved items and corrected. Items used for in-use classes that can be moved in case of emergency are permitted. Items may not be stored around pool when not in use.

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Feb 4, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Madison Meadows present. Note- Observed the underwater light closest to the front reception area partially detached from niche. CDI- secured back in place.

#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. Observed leak coming from plumbing near sand filters.

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Nov 13, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gloria Kirk present. No violations noted during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 5, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Madison Meadows and John Kirk present.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 18, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with John Kirk present.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 27, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with John Kirk present. No violations noted during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 2, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with John Kirk present. NOTE: MAIN DRAIN COVERINGS FOR LARGE POOL EXPIRE 12/11/2023. REPLACE DRAIN COVERS AND SUBMIT NEW PDSC FORM PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE OR PERMIT MAY BE SUSPENDED. General comment: Observed surface water level below that of overflow grates. EHS recommended raising water level so surface filtration is achieved.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 16, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with John Kirk present. Note: ensure surface filtration at gutter is occurring at all times. Observed no overflow/surface filtration at time of inspection due to low bather load. CDI- fill added to pool. Note: observed minor leak at UV sterilizer inside pump room. Repair.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 15, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. MAIN DRIANS ARE DUE FOR REPLACEMENT DECEMBER 2023. COVERS MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THAT EXPIRATION DEADLINE.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 3, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Be aware that chlorine cannot be put directly into pool for normal operation. For normal operation, disinfectant must enter the pool through the disinfectant feeder system, not by hand feeding. Disinfectants, such as chlorine, are allowed to be introduced into the pool by hand feeding for dealing with things like fecal, blood, or vomit incidents, and for maintenance purposes with the pool is not operational. STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES

#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 missing temperature reading for 2/8/2022. Keep all records complete. No permit action taken, records were largely in order.

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Nov 17, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 9, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. PLEASE CONTINUE TO OBEY RELEVANT COVID-19 RULES. NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID PRECAUTIONS CPO AGREED TO AN EMAILED REPORT FORM.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 1, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. “issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.” NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 14, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information. Observed no non-compliant conditions.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 13, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information. Observed no non-complaint conditions.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 22, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 13, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued Contact Chris Sells when repairs are complete at 704 576 8678 for return visit. If repairs are not completed within 30 days the pool permit will be suspended. Verified PDSC information.

#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4

Observed depth markers on wall below pool water level. Provide depth markers on walls every 25' on perimeter of the pool. .2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Observed door alarms not functioning. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.

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Feb 1, 2018 0 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Oct 9, 2017 4 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Feb 13, 2017 6 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Dec 1, 2016 4 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Mar 9, 2016 0 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Oct 1, 2015 4 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Feb 19, 2015 0 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Nov 5, 2014 6 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Mar 26, 2014 0 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Nov 20, 2013 0 demerits · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LITTLE OTTER - LARGE” or State ID 2060530183). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.