34demerits
BERKSHIRE DILWORTH
1351 E MOREHEAD ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530372
Latest result34 demerits
Last inspectedSep 9, 2026
Inspections on record21
On record sinceAug 24, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 24, 2016Lower is betterSep 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 9, 2026 34 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Issued Immediate Suspension for emergency phone and water quality. Pool MUST REMAIN CLOSED with signage posted at every bather entrance until suspension is lifted by health department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
“E” Immediate Suspension item
Other permit items to verify at return visit include records, all required checks and drain screws, provide updated CPO, 6’ clearance around pool, flow meter operational, not exceeding 450 gpm.
Property management has changed. Motor replaced on pump. Electrical permit is needed, not pulled for address 1351 E Morehead St on day of inspection.
PERMIT RESTRICTION - LOCK VALVE ON FILTER REQUIRED. FLOW METER SHALL NOT EXCEED 450 GPM DUE TO
FILTER SIZE RESTRICTION. LOCK VALVE ON PUMP REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES FOR BACKWASH AND FILTRATION.
DOORS ON TO DECK MUST REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED. Paddock main drains - Installed 8/1/2016. Requires
yearly recertification of drains. Screws changed 5/31/2023 - Screws Due 5/31/2030
Pool heater not on at time of inspection.
No Night Swimming
Inspection with Tyson Rose
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 0.5 ppm at time of inspection. Feeder not working correctly per CPO.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator.
*permit item
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.0.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
*permit item
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Récords missing main drains checks, weekly readings, maintenance and need to provide yearly checks of screws in main drains for drain covers.
New property management, need updated certification.
.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.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times.
*permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems (monitoring services) must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer the phone number and address for the phone to 911.
*permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter non operational. There is permit condition/restriction with flow on this pool. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of dry chemicals on floor in pump room.
.2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not operational.
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Mar 5, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Gilmer Fernandez present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for non operational flow meter. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
Lawson Main Drains expire 8/1/2026. The Paddock Main Drains will have to be evaluated after the 10 year date(8/1/2026) for any damage, and the evaluation recorded. This must then be done once a year thereafter and recorded. The screws must be replaced with stainless steel screws every 7 years and this must be recorded.
Permit Restrictions: Lock on filter required. Flow meter shall not exceed 450 GPM due to filter size restriction. Lock valve on pump required at all times for backwash and filtration. Doors to deck must remain permanently locked.
Note- some depth markers at sun shelf are peeling/beginning to peel. Replace as needed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed initial pH reading at 6.8. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder with missing rubber end cap.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational. Intent to suspend permit issued as there is a permit condition/restriction with flow on this pool. Correct within 30 days.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no hand soap in mens restroom nearest pool.
Nov 17, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend for the damaged to the fence section. Deadline for the correction is 12/17/2025. Failure to correct the issues may result in closure of the pool.
Lawson Main Drains expire 8/1/2026. The Paddock Main Drains will have to be evaluated after the 10 year date(8/1/2026) for any damage, and the evaluation recorded. This must then be done once a year thereafter and recorded. The screws must be replaced with stainless steel screws every 7 years and this must be recorded.
Permit Restrictions:
Lock on filter required.
Flow meter shall not exceed 450 GPM due to filter size restriction.
Lock valve on pump required at all times for backwash and filtration.
Doors to deck must remain permanently locked.
Inspection with I. Cathey of MCHD present.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed a non-USCG approved ring buoy mounted in the pool area. It was swapped out for a correct USCG approved ring buoy. The correct commercial type of ring buoy must be used. -CDI. Rope was attached and made to be 33 feet long as required.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed damage to the fence bars that make them unsecured and allow gaps greater than 4 inches.
Feb 18, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed polymeric sand to be worn away from numerous areas of the deck. Observed plant and moss growth at some areas of the deck joints. These issues should be corrected before they rise to the level of a violation. Replace the polymeric sand in the areas of the deck where it is worn away and remove any plant or moss growth from the deck joints.
Pool has 2 Lawson Aquatic drain covers that expire 8/1/2026. They will need to be replaced and the PDSC form approved by the Health Department before
This date.
Pool also has 2 Paddock 2424 steel main drain covers that will need to be inspected for damage every 10 years of installation. The 10 year mark for these
Is also 8/1/2026. They should be inspected for damage and the inspection results documented.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 17, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some areas of the deck to have the polymeric sand eroded away. Fill these spots back in with polymeric sand. No permit action at this time.
Mar 13, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
ENSURE THAT THE DECK IS KEPT PROPERLY FILLED IN WITH POLYMERIC SAND IN THE DECKING GAPS. OBSERVED SOME AREAS WHERE POLYMERIC SAND IS STARTING TO ERODE.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 2, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 8.2 upon arrival. pH was corrected to 7.7 during the inspection.
Mar 7, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
SCREWS ON THE PADDOCK 2424PCFC MAIN DRAIN COVERS WILL REQUIRE DOCUMENTED REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO THE END OF AUGUST 2023.
.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.
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 27, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PADDOCK STAINLESS STEEL MAIN DRAINS WILL NEED SCREWS REPLACED AND THE REPLACEMENT DOCUMENTED PRIOR TO THE END OF AUGUST 2023. REPLACE THE SCREWS EVERY 7 YEARS. INSPECT THE DRAINS FOR DAMAGE AND DOCUMENT THE INSPECTION EVERY 10 YEARS. DRAIN COVERS WERE INSTALLED IN AUGUST 2016.
#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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the record log book. Keep all the records properly. Most records were kept properly. No permit action taken.
May 4, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE
AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE. DISPLAY PERMIT AND DECAL IN PLAIN SIGHT AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
POOL HAS PADDOCK DRAIN COVERS FOR THE MAIN DRAINS ON THE FLOOR OF THE POOL
THESE REQUIRE SCREW REPLACEMENT EVERY 7 YEARS. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN AUGUST OF 2016 AND WILL
REQUIRE SCREW REPLACEMENT BEFORE THE END OF AUGUST 2023. ENSURE PROPER STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
ARE USED.
CPO CALLED KINGS III AND REQUESTED A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK DUE TO INCONSISTANT VOLUME
OF INCOMING VOICE COMMUNICATION AT THE BOX. THE BOX DID FUNCTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH 911
WAS PERFORMED, BUT IT WAS SUGGESTED BY C. ELMORE THAT THE VOLUME SHIFTS BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE THEY GET WORSE.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL OF REPORT.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 20, 2021 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope and ring buoy rope starting to degrade. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy and 33 ft. rope within 30 days. Will verify on Intent to Suspend follow-up.
Intent to Suspend for pH reagent, window limiters on perimeter pool windows, and calibration of chlorinator/acid feeder.
Note: Pressure gauge readings higher than PDSC submittal. Readings at 20 Hg and 39 ps = 112.69 ft. Flow rating does not exceed filter.
Note: Lock on valve for backwash moved during inspection. Moved back at time of inspection. Permit restriction. Valve shall remain in place so that water through filter does not exceed capacity.
Gilmer Fernandez present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH indicator out of reagent. Provide pH indicator reagent to test pH. Intent to Suspend issued.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form not filled out completely and incorrect information for location of main drains for feature. Operator filled out new PDSC during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algae on pool walls and on drain covers. Keep walls clean and in good repair. Continue to monitor algae and treat as required.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
1 ft. depth marker blocked by pool furniture near restroom entrance. Furniture moved during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Multiple windows opening on to pool deck without limiters. All windows that open directly on to the pool deck shall have window limiters, opening no greater than 4". Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pavers used as decking around pool. Sealed with polymeric sand. Sand has washed out in multiple locations. Re-seal prior to 2022 operating permit. Pavers shall be sealed with polymeric sand to ensure impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone connection bad with 911 on initial call. Operator spoke to Kings III during the inspection who reset the line. 911 and EHS clearly audible after reset.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator/automated pH not calibrated. Reading 8.4 when pH at 7.4. Calibrate chlorinator/feeder. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room after backwash. Backwash pit tied to floor drain and water backs up on to pump room floor when backwashed. Repair drainage. Ensure flooring kept dry.
Apr 13, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
#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 gaps in log book records. Keep the records properly every day the pool is open for swimming. Logs for April 2021 were properly kept. No Permit Action taken. Ensure logs are properly kept going forward.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft". Observed one "1FT" depth marker on the deck to be torn and missing the "FT". "FT" was written in on the marker. -CDI. It is recommended to replace the marker completely.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed polymeric sand to have worn away in some areas of the paving joints within 6 feet of the pool edge. Replace the polymeric sand to maintain the deck pavers. No Permit Action taken at this time as the areas are not sufficiently in disrepair to warrant a deadline, but they will become so if not corrected.
Oct 5, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed call back number posted at call box (704-333-5339) to call back to property office. Call back number must call back to the call box such that the call can be answered by the call box. The number must then also be listed with the local 911 services as the proper number for the call box and that number shall also be posted at the call box. The above number is posted at the box and listed with local 911, but it does not contact the call box. This issue must be resolved. C. Elmore will follow-up on or around 10/19/2020 to verify correction. Call C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when the issue is resolved if it is fixed earlier.
Ensure the depth markers are not covered up by items such as chairs.
Ensure the sun shelf chairs are either in the water at the sun shelf, or are at least six feet back from the water edge on the deck.
“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
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed KINGS III box operator unable to transfer call to local 911 service. -Issues was fixed during inspection by CPO and KINGS III. -CDI.
May 21, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: STICKER ISSUED. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND MUST BE PRINTED OUT TO POST WHERE IT IS VISABLE FROM THE POOL DECK AREA.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 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
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION. THERE IS DISPUTE REGARDING A PUMP THAT WAS CHANGED OUT. THE POOL FEATURE PUMP IN THE PUMP ROOM IS CURRENTLYA 2HP HAYWARD HCP30203 WITH 3 INCH RETURN PIPE AND 3 INCH SUCTION PIPE. THIS IS NOT THE PUMP LISTED IN THE PDSC FORMS MCHD HAS ON FILE. CPO STATED HE NOTIFIED MCHD OF THE CHANGE. C. SELLS WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE PUMP DOES NOT CREATE A SUCTION HAZARD. THIS WAS NOT TAKEN AS A VIOLATION ON THIS INSPECTION, BUT CPO WAS PUT IN TOUCH WITH C. SELLS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME BUT CPO WAS ADVISED POOL WILL BE CLOSED IF ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH was below 6.8 on arrival. pH was raised to 7.3 during the inspection. -CDI
Sep 23, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Depth markers on walls at sunshelf not readily visible, obscured by chairs.
Chairs moved during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No critical items found.
Facility does not do night swimming.
Permit restrictions: lock valce on fliter required to no exceed 450 gpm
lock valve on pump required at all time for back wash and filtration
doors on deck must remain permanently locked.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for flow meter and cyanuric acid records
Return visit on 11/9 to confirm test for cyanuric acid is complete.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed cyanuric acid not recorded for last 2 months, tested with no cyanuric acid present.
Return visit to be made on 11/9 to confirm that cyanuric acid is in the pool and test kit is functioning.
Intent to suspend issued.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
.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.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck.
Intent to suspend
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
May 7, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine levels out of compliance. Corrected during inspection with chlorine dispenser. Currently reading at 1.0 ppm.
Dec 11, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC Information Verified.
**Notice of Intent to Suspend Permit
Facility has 30 days to correct the depth marker tiles, doors self latching and gates self latching. Call Chris Sells for questions at 704 576 8678 with questions or when work has been completed.
911 operator stated that emergency phone was audible momentary cutouts were heard. Ensure phone is in maintained in good repair.
Permit restricts large glass door that opens onto pool deck remain locked at all times.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaves on floor of pool.
Keep pool floor clean.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers indicating depth as 11 inches at sun shelf. Pool depth markers must be in feet in minimum 4 inch numbers. Depth markers must be changed read as 0ft 11in, or 1ft on pool deck and at the corresponding vertical location where depth markers are currently installed. **Intent to Suspend
Observed vertical depth markers obscured by pool deck furniture. Maintain depth markers outside of pool with a clear line of site for bathers inside the pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate to pool deck not self latching. Gates for the pool must be self closing self latching **Intent to Suspend.
Mar 21, 2017 16 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Aug 24, 2016 4 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BERKSHIRE DILWORTH” or State ID 2060530372). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.