32demerits
ALISTER UPTOWN
810 E 7TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530651
Latest result32 demerits
Last inspectedSep 22, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJun 21, 2022
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 21, 2022Lower is betterSep 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 22, 2026 32 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with maintenance supervisor Andres Rivas, CPO not present.
Heavy organic buildup on pool wall tile, keep clean.
Standing water in the floor of the restroom. Fix leak, ensure floor slopes to drain.
Main drains expire 5-1-2027. Prior to expiration. Will need to replace with APSP-7/APSP-16 approved drain covers and provide updated PDSC form to our office for approval.
End of one of the deck drains sticking up. Maintain drains in good condition with no trip hazards.
Permit condition that flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 56 gpm to 80 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns. - Verified at 80 gpm.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, main drain, or pool maintenance records for last two 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.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Both skimmers missing weirs. .2518(k) Provide functional weirs. - Intent to suspend item.
Skimmers full of leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly.
Escutcheon plate missing for handrail. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One patio gate propped open, corrected. Two other patio gates not self-closing and self-latching. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs too close to pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. - Corrected.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Underwater light not fully installed. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of dry chemicals on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
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.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping no labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Showers shall be provided in the proportion of one for each 200 persons at the time of maximum bather load.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose Bibb by shower does not have backflow preventor. .2512 (b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap or vacuum breaker (ASSE 1020 or 1013).
Feb 17, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 56 gpm to 80 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns.
Michael Cravens present during inspection.
Contact Chris Sells when pH is corrected at 704 576 8678
Immediate suspension for pH too low.
Observed gate on bottom level loose on latch side. repair.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
**Immediate suspension**
Jul 23, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Onsite visit with Michael Cravens present during inspection
Pool permit suspended for no chlorine in pool
Contact Chris Sells when repairs complete at 704 576 8678
Permit Restriction: Pool filtration flow must be at least 56gpm for turnover and cannot exceed 80gpm for number of returns. Flow meter must remain operational.
Observed the following:
Pump - Pentair IntelliFlo 3 011076
Filter - Pentair Triton TR100C
Returns - 4
Piping - 2" skimmer, return and main drain
Main Drain - 2
Skimmers - 2
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0ppm. Immediate suspension issued.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed far left patio gate and gate near transformer not self closing self latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Mar 18, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Flow meter dirty inside. Recommend cleaning or replacement.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored in pump room.
Store in chemical closet.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
Nov 13, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Call Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 when the Kings III phon can transfer to 911 and verify phone number and address correct.
Jeremy Stawinsky present during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed 2 missing tiles at skimmer opening in shallow end. Replace.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not able to call 911, kings III.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored in pump room.
Observed trash can stored in pump room.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Feb 6, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued.
Gaps around gate must be corrected within 30 days or permit will be suspended.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are compete at 704 576 8678.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed residue on pool waterline tile
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gaps greater than 1/2" around crash bar on pool gate.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
Intent to suspend
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no exhaust fan in chemical storage room.
Nov 28, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool must be closed when vacuum is in use.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no sign for address and phone number. Corrected during inspection.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in chemical storage and pump room not working.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Apr 28, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed cl at 0.8. Corrected to 1.0 during inspection
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Oct 10, 2022 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS 30 DAYS TO CORRECT THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE INTENT TO SUSPEND DOCUMENT. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN POOL CLOSURE UNTIL THE ITEMS ARE CORRECTED. DEADLINE IS 11/9/2022.
#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 pool log to be missing entry on days when the staff are off duty. Pool logs must be kept properly for every day the pool is open.
#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 debris on the pool floor. 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
Observed 1 skimmer weir missing out of the 2 total skimmers. Replace the weir.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder step broken off and the ladder to be missing the rubber cap for the rail. Fix the ladder and replace the cap.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed missing vacuum line cap. I.S. Issued. Proper cap must be provided and must not extend more than 2 inches into the pool.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be not connected to the ring buoy. Rope was reattached and made to be 28 feet long exactly.
Observed body hook to be missing the bolts and nuts. Body hook was only held in with plastic spring fixture. Body hook was properly attached.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gates to have foot holds in the form of lattices attached to the gates. Remove the lattices. Gates and gate latches must function properly. They must full self-close and fully-self latch. Some gates were secured and could not be evaluated. I.S. Issued.
#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 some deck furniture to be closer than six feet from the water edge. Items were moved and the issue corrected.
Jun 21, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Nathaniel Delarosa
No demerits notated. Facility corrected all noncompliant items from last visit. Permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALISTER UPTOWN” or State ID 2060530651). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.