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NameFIFTH AND POPLAR RCOA
Address300 W 5TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
38
General CommentsImmediate Suspension issued for .2530 - emergency phone not operable. Deb Nugent present during the inspection. Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection. Once corrected, contact Katie to schedule a return visit to reopen the pool.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 4 Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site No No No No records maintained for February 28th or couple days in March. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid.
7 4 Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair No No No Some debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor clean.
8 4 Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris No No No Large amount of debris/leaves under skimmer baskets. Some skimmer baskets with leaf debris. Keep skimmers and baskets free of debris so that skimmer can function as NSF required.
16 4 Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained No No No .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool.
17 4 Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards No No No Deck furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations. Some grout coming up between deck pavers in multiple locations. Damage to deck paver near skimmer closest to grill area. Deck shall be impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool edge. Damage to skimmer paver does not have offset >1/2". Monitor and repair if worsens.
18 4 Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted No No No New warning signage provided in lettering <4". Provide "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
21 4 Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night No No No Pool approved for night swimming. Operator not present at time of inspection. Lights shall be verified as operable for night swimming approval. Screws on light closest to pump room not secure. Light appears offset. Repair light. Secure to wall.
22 6 Premises: emergency telephone provided No No No Phone not operable. PC with Kings III - they are able to hear caller; however, speaker has gone bad. Phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and transferring phone number and address to 911. Could not verify address and phone number. Phone shall be capable of answering automatically when number posted is dialed. Immediate Suspension issued.
23 4 Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 No No No CPO not present. Could not verify automated feeder. Feeder shall detect flow and turn off with loss of power.