Premises Information


	Return to Inspections

Name

500 W TRADE - UPPER SPA

Address

500 W TRADE ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28202

Premise Type

55 - Year-Round Spa

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/27/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Manuel Gonzalez present during the inspection. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2537 - provide screw in overflow grate. .2537 - repair offset at paver and skimmer. At return visit, automated feeder will be verified to be operating correctly. Pool chemistry will be verified. Note: All main drains in the spa expire in July 2026 and will require replacement with new Pool Drain Suction Compliance forms submitted for approval. Federal law has changed which has changed the installation instructions and flow ratings for all newly manufactured drain covers. A like for like replacement may not work for your property. Recommend reaching out to a pool professional for assistance.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	6	Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by	No	No	No	Spa chlorine at 0.4 ppm. Operator having to manually adjust feeder to add chlorine. Call put into Caribbean pools for service. Operator re-calibrated on 8/26. Verified that it is detecting flow and operational. Chlorine adjusted to 3.0 ppm during the inspection through feeder.
7	4	Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair	No	No	No	Scum line on tiles around pool. Keep pool tiles clean and in good repair.
11	2	Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair	No	No	No	One handrail loose at entry into sun shelf. Tighten handrails where needed.
12	4	Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair	No	No	No	Overflow grate missing screw. Replace screw in overflow grate. Intent to Suspend issued. Some bubbler returns missing fittings. No offsets or protrusions of openings around bubblers >1/2".
17	4	Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards	No	No	No	Offset at paver and skimmer at 3 1/2 ft. Repair offset. Intent to Suspend issued.
23	4	Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50	No	No	No	Feeder in need of calibration. Will verify pool chemistry at time of return visit to ensure feeder has been serviced and operating correctly.
25	2	Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure	No	No	No	Bag of bicarb on chemical storage room floor. Moved during the inspection.