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Best Western Hotel

700 Lakeshore Dr North Bay ON P1A 2G4 · Indoor - Swimming Pool

Official record from North Bay Parry Sound →

Inspection summary

Best Western Hotel has been inspected 18 times by North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit since January 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 23, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2026. For example: Manual tests conducted ½ hr prior to opening: total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity (water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: Other records signed and completed

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2024. For example: Safety equipment available and in good repair

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded once on June 23, 2025. For example: Premises is maintained free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard

About this data

These results come from North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
      • Ensure pH is maintained within range of 7.2 - 7.8
    • Other records signed and completed
      • Ensure the emergency stop button is labelled and tested within each 30 operating days and the results are recorded
  2. Compliance (Required)

    5 infractions

    • Manual tests conducted ½ hr prior to opening: total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity (water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)
      • Fail to complete manual testing ½ hr prior to opening
    • Free available chlorine (FAC) within range of 0.5-10 ppm (5-10 ppm if water temperature =>35°C or if pool is a cold plunge or flotation pool)
      • Fail to maintain FAC within range of 0.5 – 10 ppm
    • Proper test kit is available for use to determine water chemistry (no dip and read strips)
    • If not equipped with an automatic sensing device, manual tests conducted 1/2 hour prior to opening and at least every 2 hours until the daily use period has ended (total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity)(water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)
    • Daily records completed, signed and available for viewing
      • Fail to complete and sign records daily
  3. Compliance (Required)

    2 infractions

    • Pool, deck and walls maintained in a sanitary condition, safe and free from hazards
      • Maintain deck surfaces free from hazards
    • If not equipped with an automatic sensing device, manual tests conducted 1/2 hour prior to opening and at least every 2 hours until the daily use period has ended (total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity)(water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)
      • Ensure all tests are completed at least every 2 hours
  4. Compliance (Required)

    0 infractions

  5. Compliance (Required)

    1 infraction

    • Daily records completed, signed and available for viewing
      • Ensure daily records are completed, signed and available for viewing by MOH or PHI at any time
  6. Compliance (Required)

    0 infractions

  7. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • If not equipped with an automatic sensing device, manual tests conducted 1/2 hour prior to opening and at least every 2 hours until the daily use period has ended (total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity)(water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)
      • Fail to check water clarity at least every 2 hours
      • Ensure all tests are completed at least every 2 hours
    • Daily records completed, signed and available for viewing
      • Fail to record reading of the make-up water meter
      • Fail to record time of day for testing of emergency telephone
      • Fail to record time of day for testing of ground fault detector
      • Fail to record total number of bathers admitted to pool each day
      • Fail to record water clarity observation ½ hr before opening and every two hours while pool is open (every 4 hours with automatic sensing device)
    • Other records signed and completed
      • Fail to record water outlet covers inspection (at least once every 30 operating days)
      • Fail to test ground current leakage detecting and de-energizing devices monthly or according to manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is more frequent
      • Ensure water outlet covers are inspected and recorded (at least once every 30 operating days) along with time of day test was completed
      • Ensure ground current leakage detecting and de-energizing devices are tested monthly or according to the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is more frequent and recorded
  8. Compliance (Required)

    6 infractions

    • If not equipped with an automatic sensing device, manual tests conducted 1/2 hour prior to opening and at least every 2 hours until the daily use period has ended (total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual and water clarity)(water temperature if a hot water pool => 35°C)
    • Recirculation system of water facility is in good working condition (including automatic dosing device)
    • Water clarity satisfactory
      • CLOSE POOL
      • Ensure black disc is clearly visible 9 m away
    • Premises is maintained free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
      • CLOSE POOL
    • Other records signed and completed
    • Daily records completed, signed and available for viewing
  9. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Proper test kit is available for use to determine water chemistry (no dip and read strips)
  10. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Water clarity satisfactory
      • CLOSE POOL
      • Ensure black disc is clearly visible 9 m away
  11. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • Proper test kit is available for use to determine water chemistry (no dip and read strips)
    • Water clarity satisfactory
      • CLOSE POOL
      • Ensure black disc is clearly visible 9 m away
  12. Compliance (Required)

    3 infractions

    • Proper test kit is available for use to determine water chemistry (no dip and read strips)
    • Total bromine residual (Br) within range of 2-8 ppm (5 – 10 ppm if water temperature =>35°C, 3 – 10 ppm if a wave action pool)
    • Total alkalinity within range of 60-180 ppm
      • Ensure total alkalinity within range of 60-180 ppm
  13. Compliance (Required)

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
      • Ensure total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
  14. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • Total bromine residual (Br) within range of 2-4 ppm
      • Ensure to maintain total bromine residual within range of 2 – 4 ppm
    • Total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
      • Ensure total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
  15. Compliance (Required)

    2 infractions

    • Total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
      • Ensure total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
    • Total bromine residual (Br) within range of 2-4 ppm
      • Ensure to maintain total bromine residual within range of 2 – 4 ppm
  16. Compliance (Required)

    4 infractions

    • Total alkalinity within range of 80-120 ppm
    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Sanitary facility kept in safe and sanitary condition
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Provide a first-aid kit with contents as prescribed by the Regulation
  17. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Compliance (Required)

    3 infractions

    • Total bromine residual (Br) within range of 2-4 ppm
      • Ensure to maintain total bromine residual within range of 2 – 4 ppm
    • Emergency telephone is present and operational
      • Ensure emergency telephone is operational
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Provide a first-aid kit with contents as prescribed by the Regulation

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