6demerits
PINE 25 NORTHEND
321 W 26TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530626
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJul 15, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 15, 2021Lower is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Juan Cevallos.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: 1) PUMP MUST REMAIN SET AT 3450 RPM FOR FILTRATION TO MAINTAIN TURNOVER. FOR BACKWASH PUMP SHALL BE BACKWASHED AT 2350 RPM. PIT CANNOT HANDLE MAX FLOW OF PUMP. 2) POOL NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION. 3) BATTERY BACK-UP MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. MAIN DRAINS EXPIRED 6/10/2028
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder is missing the bumper at bottom.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Areas around depth markers are raised slightly. Need to repair.
Apr 14, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Juan.
Rope was corrected to proper length during the inspection and all other items were shown to CPO during the inspection.
EHS observed chlorine at 10+ppm. EHS recommends lowering chlorine level for bather comfort. Check automatic chlorinator calibration.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: 1) PUMP MUST REMAIN SET AT 3450 RPM FOR FILTRATION TO MAINTAIN TURNOVER. FOR BACKWASH PUMP SHALL BE BACKWASHED AT 2350 RPM. PIT CANNOT HANDLE MAX FLOW OF PUMP. 2) POOL NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION. 3) BATTERY BACK-UP MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. MAIN DRAINS EXPIRED 6/10/2028
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder is missing the bumper at bottom.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy rope was 55ft. Rope length for this pool requirement is 42ft. Rope was corrected to 42 ft during the inspection. CDI
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Areas around depth markers are raised slightly. Need to repair.
Sep 16, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed the ring buoy to be in disrepair. Replace it before it reaches a point where it becomes a violation. Such a violation would result in the closure of the pool.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
1) PUMP MUST REMAIN SET AT 3450 RPM FOR FILTRATION TO MAINTAIN TURNOVER. FOR BACKWASH PUMP SHALL BE BACKWASHED AT 2350 RPM. PIT CANNOT HANDLE MAX FLOW OF PUMP.
2) POOL NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
3) BATTERY BACK-UP MUST REMAIN OPERABLE.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRED 6/10/2028
#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. Pool records must be checked every day the pool is open for swimming. This includes weekends and holidays, if the pool is to remain open on those days. C. Elmore will follow up to make sure the proper checks are being done. The log book was missing weekends. No days the pool is open can be missed.
Jun 13, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
Observed some glass on pool deck. Glass was cleaned up. Ensure that people do not bring glass into the pool enclosure.
Observed previous non-compliant items corrected. Electrical inspection and permit for previous work on the pump room verified by MCHD supervisor. Observed Dawn to Dusk sign posted. Keep pump set at 3450 RPM for normal operation and set at 2350 for backwash operation.
Main drain covers expire 6/10/2028.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE. POOL MAY OPEN FOR SWIMMING.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 30, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IMMEDIATE PERMIT SUSPENSION ISSUED. POOL CANNOT REOPEN WITHOUT VERIFICATION OF CORRECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6184.
OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK ON BRAKER PANEL AND SMALLER ELECTRICAL BOX IN PUMP ROOM. OBSERVED THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE PUMP MOTOR SWAPPED. C. ELMORE WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION FOR THIS WORK BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AND PERMIT.
OBSERVED GREEN WIRE UNDER A DECK CHAIR ON THE DECK THAT MAY BE A BONDING WIRE. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT THIS WIRE BE EVALUATED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT A DAMAGED BONDING WIRE FOR THE POOL OR POOL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED POOL SIGN TO INDICATE POOL OPEN 10AM TO 10PM. POOL DOES NOT HAVE A NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL. POOL CANNOT BE OPEN AFTER DARK OR BEFORE DAWN. CHANGE POOL SIGNS TO INDICATE THAT IT IS ONLY OPEN DAWN TO DUSK. IF A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION IS DESIRED, CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 TO REQUEST NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine to be 0.0ppm upon arrival.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter non-functional. Repair the flow meter.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Mar 25, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed main drains to be Waterway 640-479 covers. They are good for 7 years in the water. They were installed 6/10/2021 and will need replacement prior to 6/10/2028.
I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is 4/24/2024. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when items are corrected. Failure to correct items by deadline will result in the closure of the pool.
Kings 3 box had issues connecting to local 911 services properly. Issues were resolved and box was able to functioned properly.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 3 gate latches to protrude 1.5 inches out and to be lower than 45 inches from the ground. These provide foot hold and must be corrected. They can be covered in such a way to provide a 45 degree slope above the latch or they can be covered with a round top so that purchase is not able to be obtained for climbing. Alternately they can moved up so that the top of the latch is off the ground 45 inches
or higher.
Mar 30, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: I.T.S. Issued for leak at erosion feeder line and for flow meter not reading flow. Deadline is April 29th. Failure to correct items by the deadline will result in closure of the pool until items are corrected.
Observed main drains to appear to be Waterway 640-479 covers, not Lawson MLD-FGD-0909 covers as described on the PDSC form on file. The flow rate for the Waterway 640-479 covers is 289 GPM on the floor and the flow for the Lawson MLD-FGD-0909 covers is 261 GPM on the floor. This must be corrected with the Health Department. C. Elmore will get CPO in touch with MCHD staff to advise on the correction. There does not appear to be a suction hazard at this time, but this will require correction.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed call box not able to be called back at call back number. Number was given as 704-595-3579. No call back number was posted.
Kings 3 gives address as 340 W. 25th St. Charlotte. Local 911 dispatch and Health Department have 321 as the building number. Determine the correct address and ensure that local 911 dispatch has the correct address for the pool. Correct the issue with the call back number. Call back number should ring back to the call box itself, be posted, and be on file with local 911 dispatch. C. Elmore will follow-up.
Pool was not closed as local 911 was able to be contacted and help could arrive at the pool with the address on file with Kings 3.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. Observed leak at the erosion feeder line. Correct the leak. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is April 29th.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not reading flow. Correct the flow meter. I.T.S. Issued. Deadline is April 29th.
Feb 10, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed permit restrictions not met.
Maintain pool at 3450rpm on pump
Pool closed for emergency phone.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are completed at 704 576 8678
1) Pump Must Remain Set At3450 Rpm For Filtration ToMaintain Turnover. ForBackwash, Pump Shall BeBackwashed At 2350 Rpm.Pit Cannot Handle Max FlowOf Pump. 2) Pool NotApproved For Salt As PrimaryChlorination. 3) Battery Back-up Must Remain Operable
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmers with debris.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Jul 22, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Nicholas Durden. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
No issues observed.
Furniture still on order. Maintain at least 6 feet clear walkway around the pool when furniture has been placed. One side of the pool only has 6 feet of clear walkway, no room for chairs or furniture.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 15, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit to pool for return construction and operating permit inspection. Michael Morgan and Andrew Jones present during the inspection. CPO Nick Durden present during the inspection.
F-1000 flow meter installed per mfg. instructions. New piping run in pump room. New flow meter addressed by engineer in engineer letter.
Deck drains installed under rock area and under paver section. Water put on deck and appears to be draining adequately.
Pool Width - 28 ft.; Rope Length - 42 ft.; Max Depth - 5 ft.
Pentair Intelliflo 011056, 3 hp pump with (2) Lawson MLD-SG-0909 drain covers. EQ lines plugged in skimmer.
Permit Restrictions -
1) Pump must remain set at 3450 RPM for filtration. For backwash, pump shall be backwashed at 2350 RPM. Pit cannot handle max flow of pump.
2) Pool not approved for salt as primary chlorination. Ensure handrails are marine grade.
3) Battery back-up must remain operable.
Permit issued for no night swimming. If seeking night swimming approval, a return visit will be made to verify sufficient lighting is provided. An unannounced follow-up inspection will be completed within 30 days by EHS. All holds released on the project.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No log book provided. Operator had yet to take over pool. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Provide generic log book sheet to pool operator.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper or soap in restrooms. Corrected during the inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PINE 25 NORTHEND” or State ID 2060530626). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.