14demerits
OVERTON ROW
1201 CENTRAL AVE, Charlotte, NC 28204
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530555
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 1, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 1, 2020Lower is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Terance Reynolds present.
Immediate permit suspension issued for ring buoy in poor repair. Pool closed. Once corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
Note- observed 1 skimmer assembly near pool ladder damaged on interior. Repair or replace this prior to next inspection or a 30 day intent to suspend the permit may be issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Observed minimal records being kept for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid recordings for months of August and September 2026. Ensure these values are recorded at least once weekly. No permit action taken.
#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 skimmer at the 5 ft section of the pool to have interior damage. Repair this damage to protect the interior structure of the skimmer. No permit action taken. Correct prior to next inspection or a 30 day intent to suspend will be issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy beckets in poor repair and broken. Immediate permit suspension issued.
Mar 26, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
PERMIT RESTRICTION
DOORS FROM FITNESS ROOM MUST REMAIN PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 3/20/2030
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 6.8 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.2. C.D.I.
#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 skimmer at the 5 FT. Section of the pool to have interior damage. Repair this damage to protect the interior structure of the skimmer. No permit action taken.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the flow meter to be stuck at the top of the scale. Correct the flow meter. Pool does not have a flow restriction. No permit action taken at this time, but the flow meter must be corrected by the next inspection.
Nov 12, 2025 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: INTENT TO SUSPEND ISSUED FOR THE FENCE AND GATE LATCH VIOLATIONS. DEADLINE IS 12/12/2025. FAILURE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES BEFORE THE DEADLINE MAY RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE POOL. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. 704-507-6814
OBSERVED THE DIRECTIONAL ARROWS ON THE PUMP ROOM PIPES TO HAVE WORN OFF OF MANY OF THEM. REAPPLY THE ARROWS TO SHOW THE DIRECTION OF FLOW THROUGH THE PIPES.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 3/20/2030.
PERMIT RESTRICTION
DOORS FROM FITNESS ROOM MUST REMAIN PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
#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 some gaps in the record log book. Ensure that the daily and weekly check are kept and properly recorded or every day the pool is open. No Permit Action taken. Ensure that cyanuric acid level is 100ppm or less in the pool.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed some greening on the main drain covers and on other surfaces inside the pool. Keep the pool 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. Observed skimmer baskets to have a significant amount of debris in them. Keep the skimmer baskets clean to prevent the collection of debris in them.
Observed interior wall of the skimmer between the sun shelf and the fence/gate section to be damage at the back of the skimmer interior in a way that could left water get under the deck and cause damage there.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches shall be 54" in height.
Observed the gate latch to have dropped down where it is at 53 inches high from the deck. This must be corrected to where the handle stays up at 54 inches or higher.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
Observed the fence next to the gate to be missing some screws that hold the vertical members in place. This means that the bars are not secured and at least one could be pushed out of place. Repair this and secure all of the fence bars.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the flow meter to be stuck at the top of the scale. Correct the flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Observed some bags of pool chemicals on the floor of the pump room.
Observed a bag of bicarbonate stored on a self under bottles of acid. Do not store such solid under such liquids as the liquids could spill or drip on them and
Cause a hazardous reaction.
Apr 28, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CPO reports that the pump housing was changed, but the pump and motor remain the same. The motor data plate is in place, but the pump data plate was not transferred. Pool main drain covers have been replaced, PDSC form was verified. Main drains covers expire 3/20/2030.
Immediate Suspension issued for pH being out of range. Pool is closed to swimming by order of the Health Department. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when correction is made. Pool cannot reopen until correction is verified by the Health Department.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH to be 6.8 upon arrival. I.S. Issued.
#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 some gaps in the record log book. Ensure that the daily and weekly check are kept and properly recorded or every day the pool is open. No Permit Action taken.
Oct 22, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 1 vacuum line cover to be worn and able to be opened by hand. It is the cover on the fence and gate side of the pool. The other 2 covers are in spec. Replace the cover.
Vacuum line cover must have a self-closing cap that needs a tool to open. Cap is self closing, but cap is damaged where it can be opened by hand. A new cap with spring loaded self closing cover must be provided and it must also require a tool to open.
30 day Intent To Suspend is issued. Deadline is 11/21/2024. Failure to correct the item may result in closure of the pool until the item is corrected. Contact C. Elmore when the item is corrected. 704-507-6814.
May 13, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: ENSURE THAT THE DECK AREA IS KEPT SAFE FOR USERS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 6.8 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.3. C.D.I.
Sep 14, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Intent To Suspend Permit Documentation issued. Deadline for correction is 10/14/2023.
Contact C. Elmore with any questions concerning the inspection or the order for correction. 704-507-6814.
Failure to properly correct the violations will result in the closure of the pool by order of the Health Department until satisfactory corrections are made.
#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 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
Observed no Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid readings since May of 2023. Readings were kept before that.
I.T.S. Issued. Follow-up by C. Elmore will happen on or around 10/15/2023. Ensure all records are properly kept.
Deadline is 10/14/2023.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool deck furniture to be too close to the pool water edge. This is a repeat violation from 4/19/2023 when staff corrected the items during inspection. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 10/14/2023.
C. Elmore will follow-up on or around 10/15/2023 to ensure correction.
Apr 19, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed individual to bring dog onto pool deck during inspection. Individual was reminded of the rule against animals in the pool enclosure. Ensure that animals, other than ADA Service Animals, are excluded from the pool area.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
Observed body hook on 8 foot 7 inch pole that was collapsible.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible.
Body hook was moved to a proper pole and attached. -C.D.I.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool deck furniture to be 5 inches too close to the pool water edge. Items were moved. -CDI. Keep items at least 6 feet away.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed call box to connect, but be unable to carry voice communication without the microphone dropping out the sound of the person speaking. This made clear communication not possible. Pool is closed to swimming until box is corrected and correction is verified by the Health Department. Call box must function properly on call out and call back. Address and phone number must be posted at the box and also be on recorded with local 911 services. I.S. Issued. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when correction was made.
#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 wet floor at filters. Correct this condition.
Nov 21, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Call Chris Sells when cyanuric acid is down 704 576 8678.
Return visit in 30 days to ensure acid is lowered or pool will be closed by the Department
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed cyanuric acid over 100 ppm
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
Apr 6, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gap in fence greater than 4th. Corrected during inspection
Dec 3, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature per COIVD guidelines.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope not attached.
Reattached during inspection.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Mar 24, 2021 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy rope at 48 ft. Rope length corrected to 50 ft. during inspection. Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy within 30 days. Will verify on return visit.
22 - Emergency phone not ringing back to pool deck when number dialed. Verified callback. Phone does not have ring sound and must know to push button to answer the phone. Change to audible ring or automatic pick-up. Given 30 days to correct.
Intent to Suspend issued for window limiter and flow meter.
Matt KHAMSANHIONA present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 8.4. Corrected to 7.4 during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing logs for January. Feb and March provided. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One window missing limiter. Replace window limiter at 4" or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pavers surrounding perimeter of pool. Noted growth of algae and some greenery in between pavers where polymeric sand is located. Polymeric sand is required on pavers to provide impervious surface. Will require reseal of polymeric sand prior to 2022 operating season.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One pool light not operational. Pool hours are hours of front office. Repair light.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter. Intent to Suspend issued.
Aug 6, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Matt, Maintenance Supervisor present during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed all records maintained except main drains checks.
.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.
May 1, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Inspection Complete
Permit issued.
Matt Khamsanhiona present during inspection.
No signature due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “OVERTON ROW” or State ID 2060530555). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.