40demerits
ASCHER SOUTH, THE
620 N CHURCH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530405
Latest result40 demerits
Last inspectedOct 13, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceMay 16, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 16, 2017Lower is betterOct 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 13, 2026 40 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 29 - Paper towel dispenser in men's restroom not operable. Provide hand drying device.
Immediate Suspension issued for:
.2530 - body hook not securely attached to pole. Securely attach.
.2535 - maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through chlorinator.
Brandon Wilson present during the inspection. Pool Closed signs posted while onsite.
Drain covers expire 2/15/2027. Drain covers shall be replaced with VGB-compliant covers and a new PDSC form submitted prior to expiration or permit will be suspended.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Maintain pool chlorine through feeder at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No CYA or total alkalinity records for past few months. Ensure weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace expired reagent.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One of (2) skimmers without weir. Replace weir.
Water level low. Property trying to lower CYA. Maintain water level at least to skimmer lip so that filtration can occur per mfg. requirements of skimmer.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook not securely attached to 12 ft. pole. Securely attach. Immediate Suspension issued.
Ring buoy rope tangled. Untangled during inspection. Ensure accessible in case of an emergency.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Both doors from club rooms not self-latching. Repair doors to self-close, self-latch.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck popping/offset in multiple locations around pool. Offsets >1/2". Repair decking/coping to ensure no offsets >1/2" and deck slopes to drain. Repair prior to 2027 operating season. Cracked coping at corner on left side of pool. Repair damaged coping.
Hole between deck and coping beside right side step handrail. Repair hole. Hole had been previously repaired but repair no longer in place.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address and phone number faded off of Kings III phone. Pool sign with address and phone number no longer posted at phone. Corrected during inspection with permanent marker. Ensure visible at all times in case of an emergency.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump off. Pump required to be operational at all times pool is open to the public. Turned on during the inspection. Pump shall run between 66 gpm and 95 gpm. Verified at 80 gpm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation in chemical storage room not operating. Ventilation shall be continuous in chemical storage room.
Mar 26, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed “warning no lifeguard on duty” sign missing. Provide in 4 inch letters. Observed “children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision” and “adults should not swim alone” signage missing. Provide in 1 inch lettering.
Jul 31, 2025 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool for in-field plan review and permit inspection. Verified the following during the inspection.
1) New Pump - Pentair WhisperfloVST 011533, 2 hp pump. Fire Pump - Patterson 5x4x12SCCH 150 hp pump.
2) Blue White flow meter reading 80 gpm on 2" line. Installed per mfg. specs with 18" on inlet and 12" on outlet.
3) Main drain and Skimmer - 3" line; Return Line - 2.5" line
4) (2) skimmers with EQ lines plugged per State requirement.
5) (7) wall returns.
6) Pentair TR100C filter.
New pump approved. Permit issued for no night swimming.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 66 gpm to 95 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the drain cover. Filtration and fire pump combined flows exceed the drain cover. Suction Hazard.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no records maintained. Pool has been closed. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain total alkalinity and cyanuric acid records weekly.
Some reagents expiring in August. Provide new reagents.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
New signage provided for property. Warning signage not located on both entries to the pool. Provide the following within 30 days. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify. "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. "Adults should not swim alone" and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" in 1" lettering. Permit action will be taken in 30 days if not complete.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool rules signage indicates night swimming permitted to 9:00 pm. Dawn to dusk placed over hours of the pool while onsite.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Small leak at chlorinator flow meter. Repair leak. Does not warrant permit action at time of inspection. Not leaking to floor.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemicals stored in storage room on pool level and not in chemical storage room. Store chemicals in chemical storage room.
Pump room lights burnt out. Replace lights so operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels in the women's restrooms. One sink in the men's restroom not operable. Provide soap, paper towels and keep all fixtures in good repair.
Oct 2, 2024 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Roger Davis present during the inspection.
Intent to Suspend issued:
.2535 - maintain daily record keeping for chlorine and pH
.2518 - replace skimmer weir
.2522 - repair hole in deck at coping
A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of above items. If not complete, permit will be suspended.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Spotty record keeping for September. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine and pH. Intent to Suspend issued. Main drain checks recorded. Total alkalinity and cyanuric acid recorded.
Note - no test reagent for total alkalinity. Strips used.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir. Replace weir. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Hole between deck and coping near steps into pool. Opening >1/2". Repair damage to coping. Intent to Suspend issued.
Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the swimming pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number posted does not match 911 and callback. Correct number provided on Kings III phone during the inspection. Verified callback.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pool chemicals (pH up and shock) stored in storage room where log book kept.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Light burnt out in chemical storage room. Repair lighting.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink not operable in men's and one toilet with build-up in men's. Keep fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 13, 2024 36 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with current operator Steven White. Immediate suspension of permit issued due to pool chlorine at 0.4 ppm and pH at 6.8. Pool closed signs posted and must remain closed until pool chemistry corrected and pool is re-inspected. Call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 to request a re-visit. At that time, all other permit items will be evaluated for completion. Current pool permit expires 5/31/24. All permit items must be in compliance in order for 2024-2025 permit to be issued. At this time, the department has not received payment or application for 2024-2025 operating season. Application must be submitted and paid and all permit items must be in compliance in order to operate beyond 5/31/24.
Note: in line chlorinator flow meter showing 0 flow although system appears to be working. Given issues with pool chemistry, highly recommended to have flow and chlorination system evaluated.
Provide CPO information for current operator, Steven white.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0.4 ppm. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.n. Pool Ph at 6.8. Immediate suspension.
#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. No records documented for any day during month of May. *Permit item
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on interior tile on pool walls. Keep tiles clean.
#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Buildup in one skimmer needs cleaning.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Ring buoy rope tangled. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture 5 ft. to pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemicals/bicarb stored in storage room on pool level. Chemical storage room located upstairs. Chemicals shall be stored in an approved chemical storage room.
Aug 14, 2023 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Pool is not approved for night swimming. Signage indicates to 9 pm. After summer, hours shall show to dusk.
Steven White present during site visit.
Intent to Suspend issued for:
.2521/.2517 - repair step handrail so secure
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Thiosulfate and total alkalinity reagents expired. Replace reagents.
Two days missing from log book over the weekend. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on interior tile on pool walls. Keep tiles clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer with build-up/debris under the skimmer. Ensure skimmers kept clean.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose. Repeat item. Severely loose. Repair handrail so no longer loose. Intent to Suspend issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
New ring buoy rope. Cut to 30 ft. during inspection. Rope was too long and is required 1.5x width of pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture 5 ft. to pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemicals/bicarb stored in storage room on pool level. Chemical storage room located upstairs. Chemicals shall be stored in an approved chemical storage room.
Mar 29, 2023 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Vacuum shall not be kept in pool while pool is open to the public.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2535 - provide new test kit with reagents. Maintain daily record keeping for main drain checks; weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid
.2530 - provide pool rules signage
.2525/.2537 - provide photograph or video of pool with sufficient light present for pool deck and pool interior
Angel Garces present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks. Maintain daily record keeping for main drains. No cyanuric acid or total alkalinity records. Maintain weekly record keeping for TA and CYA.
Test kit reagents expired. Provide new test kit.
Intent to Suspends issued for above.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail very loose. Tighten.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled. Corrected during inspection. Ensure free so that if needed, ring buoy can be utilized for an emergency.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool lounge chairs 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Pool rules signage fallen off of wall. Rehang to wall. Signage provided at pool entrances does not have correct wording. Provide Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision and no pets. Intent to Suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool due for renewal on night swimming. Provide photograph documentation or video of pool deck at night with sufficient light present. Intent to Suspend issued.
Aug 11, 2022 50 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine, pH and emergency phone. Once corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to re-open the pool.
Jawanza Jackson present during the inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records maintained for August. No cyanuric acid or total alkalinity readings for July. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain total alkalinity and cyanuric acid readings weekly. ITS item.
Note: Almost out of CYA reagent. Recommend replacing.
CPO out sick with COVID with no substitute CPO. Pool shall remain closed until CPO back on daily duty.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose. Repeat item. Secure.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled/in knots. Corrected during inspection. Keep accessible for public at all times.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Multiple doors not self-latching. Repair doors to self-close, self-latch. ITS item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool. Repeat.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Could not verify lights as operable. For night swimming approval, lights shall be operational. ITS item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not connecting to 911 through Kings III. Kings III operator advised that management should contact their service department for repair. Immediate Suspension issued.
Phone not answering when phone number called. Phone connects to box but can not hear EHS. 911/EHS shall be able to call back emergency phone and talk through phone. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator not operable. Automated system installed and not working. Must be operational for pool to re-open.
Flow meter on chlorinator stuck. Repair per NSF requirement.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter on return line. ITS item.
Apr 6, 2022 44 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Raymond Williams present during the inspection.
Immediate Suspension issued for ring buoy and emergency phone. Once corrected, contact Katie Rudisill at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to re-open the swimming pool. Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection.
Other items that will hold up issuance of operating permit prior to May 1 are listed as permit items.
Note - vacuum in pool at time of inspection. Removed during the inspection. When pool open to the public, do not vacuum.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity not recorded for months prior to April. Record weekly. Permit Item.
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace reagent. Permit item.
New CPO Raymond Williams. Provide CPO certification card. Permit item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
(1) of 2 skimmer weirs missing. Replace weir. Permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail loose closest to restroom entry. Tighten handrail.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled. Corrected during inspection.
Grab rope degrading and small damage to buoy. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved. If replacing rope, provide 30 ft. rope. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to club room area not self-latching. Repair door to self-close, self-latch. Permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Lounge chairs <6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all areas.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool hours after dusk. Could not verify lights operable due to lights being on timer. Provide photograph documentation or video of lights operable on deck and inside pool for night swimming to be approved. Pool will NOT be approved for night swimming until documentation is provided. Permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not operable. When button pressed, it does not connect to Kings III or 911. Phone shall dial 911 or connect to Kings III. Phone number/address listed shall match signage. Phone shall audibly ring back or answer when number is called. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator not installed correctly. Flow sensor not plugged in. Automated feeder does not detect flow when no flow from pump. Permit item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket. Permit item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Paper towel dispenser damaged in women's restroom. Repair.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ASCHER SOUTH, THE” or State ID 2060530405). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.