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NameSONESTA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
Address5700 WESTPARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
22
General CommentsConducted inspection with CPO. Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Pool has heater but heater not turned on at time of inspection. Outdoor: 95gpm Indoor: 75gpm Note: Some static in outdoor emergency pool phone. Monitor and repair if worsens NOTE: Inspection of both indoor and outdoor sides needed for permit issuance. Permit Restrictions: 1) Indoor Pool: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be required at 63 gpm to 98 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the filter. Flow greater than 119 gpm is suction hazard due to drain cover flow. 2) Outdoor Pool: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall be required at 94 gpm to 98 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the filter. Flow greater than 119 gpm is suction hazard due to drain cover flow. Const. Date: 9/8/1983 Rope Length: 36' Night Swim?: No

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 6 Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located No No No .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Inside ring buoy rope too short due to knots. Operator untangled and returned to approved length. No permit action.
17 4 Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards No No No .2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Planter within 5 feet of indoor pool area. EHS Devon moved. No permit action.
21 4 Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night No No No .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. Underwater light of indoor pool coming out of wall, exposing the niche. Operator pushed light back into the wall. No permit action. Outdoor pool signs read “Pool is open from 7am to 10pm”. Verbiage must be changed to “Pool is open from dawn to dusk” due to no night swimming approval. Operator updated signage. No permit action.
22 6 Premises: emergency telephone provided No No No .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Outdoor emergency phone callback number signage incorrect. Operator corrected with correct number and replaced sign.
25 2 Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure No No No Chemicals in pump room. No 3’ clearance around equipment. Pool built 1983. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.