8demerits
HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON CHARLOTTE NORTHLAKE
7227 SMITH CORNERS BV, Charlotte, NC 28269
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530559
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedSep 23, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceFeb 28, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 28, 2020Lower is betterSep 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 23, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 11/22/2029.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. Ensure chlorine system is on and properly operational. Observed chlorine to be at 0ppm. CDI Corrected to 1.0ppm.
#31 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: sewage disposed of in a properly operating sewage system −2
.2513(b) Overflow and discharges from the swimming pool shall be discharged through a suitable air gap or protected by a backflow preventor. Observed a hose Bibb to be missing the backflow preventer. Provide backflow preventer.
Feb 23, 2026 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO David Lopez Zanelli.
Pool recently painted, existing main drain covers still in place.
New motor installed on pump. Prior to 2026 pool permit being issued will need an electrical permit and passing inspection from Code Enforcement. Permit COM-ELC-25-004235 obtained, have not yet called for an inspection.
Cyanuric acid tested at 0ppm.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Filter pressure at 30psi, no record of when filter was last backwashed, no maintenance activities recorded. .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.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers not functioning. Operator able to get one to work by turning on the vacuum line. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Salt cells off, part on order. Erosion feeder also off, not being used. Use only NSF approved chlorinator to chlorinate the pool. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not functioning. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Most chemicals stored in HVAC room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping not labeled. Line labeled as vacuum controls the skimmer. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Aug 6, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Michelle Wallace.
Observed new replacement pool pump motor installed. Ensure work is done by a licensed electrician and an electrical permit and passing inspection is obtained from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
Recommend replacing hydrostatic relief valve cover.
Not able to check women’s restroom. Door locked. Ensure restrooms are accessible to bathers.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris in the corner by the steps and in the deep end. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one of two weirs. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Extra ring buoy on the pool deck without an attached throw rope. .2530(a) Provide US Coast Guard approved ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Corrected. Removed the extra ring buoy from pool deck.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
Jan 16, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Michelle Wallace.
Observed new drain covers match what is on updated PDSC form. Recommend replacing Hayward cover for hydrostatic relief valve before it expires.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris in the corners in the deep end. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - CPO will be by later today to vacuum the pool.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Nov 12, 2024 40 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspectors Noel Lamarre and Jeremy Stawinsky. CPO not present.
Went over inspection with maintenance manager Oscar Sanchez.
Main drain covers expire 2-10-2025. Replace with new ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to our office for approval prior to drain cover expiration.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 to schedule re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No free chlorine in the pool. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not available during inspection. .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 must maintain records for at least six months. - Intent to suspend item.
Most reagents expired or missing from test kit. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item.
Cyanuric acid well above 100 ppm. .2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Sand and debris on pool floor. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing 1 of 2 weirs. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing eyeball fitting by ladder. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook attached with one heavily rusted screw.. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Pole must be non-telescoping. - Immediate suspension item.
Throw rope 20 ft long. .2530(a) Provide 22.5 ft throw rope for US Coast Guard approved ring buoy. - Immediate suspension item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Flower pot and rug too close to pool. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Some chemicals stored in the pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms > 110 F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 1, 2024 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Konya Parker and hotel manager Vijay Chauhan.
Thermometer tied to ladder. Recommend keeping it in the skimmer or another place inaccessible to the public. Remove strings, entanglement hazard. Corrected by operator.
Intent to suspend issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.7.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent cyanuric acid checks. Checking Calcium instead. Tested today at 35ppm. .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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing eyeball fitting by ladder. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some furniture too close to pool and ladder. .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Oct 24, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Jordan Johnson and CPO Mike Matthews.
Some test kit reagents expire next month. Recommend replacing.
Intent to suspend issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.1. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Spotty records. Missing total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, or main drain checks some months. .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.
Cyanuric acid > 100ppm. .2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak in pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Jan 5, 2023 32 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Michelle Wallace.
Observed both salt cells unplugged. Ensure salt cells and back up chlorinator are working properly. Observed large box of shock in the chemical storage room. Only use NSF approved chlorinator to chlorinate the pool.
Note - Gate latches on gates for patio < 54” high. Patio is not part of the pool deck.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.1 ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH < 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not available during inspection. .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 must maintain records for at least six months. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook not observed. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Pole must be non-telescoping. - Immediate suspension item.
Throw rope 19.5 ft long. .2530(a) Provide 22.5 ft throw rope for US Coast Guard approved ring buoy. - Immediate suspension item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light not operational at shallow end of pool. .2524(d) Provide sufficient underwater lighting.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Lock missing on heater enclosure. .2525(b) Heaters shall be equipped with thermostatic controls capable of assuring that the maximum operating temperature of heated public swimming pools other than spas does not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Such controls shall be accessible only to the operator. - Intent to suspend item.
Nov 1, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Maintain records of Cyanuaric and Total alkalinity weekly. Keep records for 6months
Immediate suspension.
Pool is to remain closed until a return visit is completed by the department with the pool in compliance.
Immediate suspension for:
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH above 7.8
Immediate suspension
.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
Maintain records of Cyanuaric and Total alkalinity weekly. Keep records for 6months
Intent to suspend
.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.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed residue collecting on waterline tiles.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not functioning.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Mar 22, 2022 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension items:
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
An intent to suspend will be issued for record keeping when pool permit is reinstated.
Call Chris Sells when pH and ring buoy items have been corrected at 704 576 8678.
Pool is not permitted to reopen until a visit has been made by the Department.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH over 7.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed pool records incomplete. No record keeping since March 7th. Observed no regular readings of total alkalinity or cyanuric acid.
.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 item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed becket strap on ring buoy broken.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Immediate suspension item
Nov 3, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature per COVID protocols.
Verified pascal information.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no total alkalinity checks. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
Jan 20, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend providing a new test kit. Tube for cyanuric acid starting to turn black on bottom.
Note - Your swimming pool application and fee are due by February 26th. Applications can be found on our website at http://meckpools.charmeck.org.
Viyay Chauhan present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed pool temperature recorded weekly. Record daily.
Cyanuric acid recorded at 60 ppm. When tested, no CYA in pool. Pool utilizes salt. Unless tablets with stabilizer are used or stabilizer is manually added, cya does not need to be recorded.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture <5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the swimming pool in all locations.
Nov 4, 2020 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pool pH. Once corrected, please contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to reopen the swimming pool.
Vijay Chauhan present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool pH at 8.4. Lower to 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents expired in test kit. Replace reagents. Noted CA at 60. Verified cyanuric acid at about 10 ppm at time of inspection. Ensure record keeping for cyanuric acid.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and could not be accessed. Untangled during inspection. Keep rope free of knots so that it is accessible at all times in case of an emergency.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Table and chairs <5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the swimming pools in all locations.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Light not operational at shallow end of pool. Repair light.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light burnt out in chemical storage room. Provide adequate lighting.
Feb 28, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Verified PDSC information
Pump - Pentair WFE-4
Filter - Pentair TR100C
Max Depth - 5'
Pool Width - 15'
Observed mirrors in shower next to restrooms. Removed during inspection.
Informed Vijay that all mirrors for pool restrooms must be safety backed or shatterproof.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON CHARLOTTE NORTHLAKE” or State ID 2060530559). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.