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Best Western Inn On The Bay - Large Spa

1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound ON N4K 5R1 · Indoor

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Inspection summary

Best Western Inn On The Bay - Large Spa has been inspected 17 times by Grey Bruce Health Unit (Grey Bruce Public Health) since July 31, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Food source, labelling and allergens and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: Total alkalinity maintained between 60-180 ppm

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 26, 2024. For example: Emergency stop button is labeled and tested once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded once on April 3, 2024. For example: Continuous operation of circulation system and chemical feeders

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2025. For example: Vacuum release mechanisms tested and inspected at least once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required

  • 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 January 8, 2026. For example: Required emergency equipment available at the spa with an inner horizontal dimension greater than 3m

About this data

These results come from Grey Bruce Health Unit (Grey Bruce Public Health), 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.

17 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Total alkalinity maintained between 60-180 ppm
    • Emergency first aid kit meets requirements and conveniently located
      • Fail to ensure rolls of splint padding in first aid kit at public spa [clause 20 (2) (i)]
  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity maintained between 80-120 ppm
  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Required emergency equipment available at the spa with an inner horizontal dimension greater than 3m
      • Fail to ensure buoyant throwing aid with securely attached rope meeting requirements conveniently located for emergency use in public spa [clause 20 (1) (d)]
  4. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Water, gravity and suction outlet covers present and in good repair and are inspected at least once every 30 operating days and records retained as required, spa closed if outlet covers are loose or missing
    • Vacuum release mechanisms tested and inspected at least once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required
  5. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Emergency first aid kit meets requirements and conveniently located
    • Timing device requirements met
  7. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Caution notice posted in conspicuous place at each entrance to the public spa
    • Emergency stop button requirements met
      • Emergency stop button — does not activate visual signal when used [clause 26 (1) (c)]
  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Caution notice posted in conspicuous place at each entrance to the public spa
    • Emergency stop button requirements met
      • Emergency stop button — does not activate visual signal when used [clause 26 (1) (c)]
  10. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Total bromine maintained between 5-10 ppm
    • Emergency stop button requirements met
      • Emergency stop button — does not activate visual signal when used [clause 26 (1) (c)]
  11. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Water, gravity and suction outlet covers present and in good repair and are inspected at least once every 30 operating days and records retained as required, spa closed if outlet covers are loose or missing
    • Emergency stop button is labeled and tested once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required
    • Vacuum release mechanisms tested and inspected at least once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required
    • Records of safety related equipment inspection maintained at a frequency of once every 30 day operating period
  12. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  13. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Continuous operation of circulation system and chemical feeders
      • Fail to ensure continuous, 24-hour operation of chemical feeders each day except for necessary stoppage [clause 6 (3) (d)]
    • Total bromine maintained between 5-10 ppm
      • Fail to ensure total bromine of public spa water maintained between 5 – 10 ppm [clause 7 (8) (c)]
    • Required manual tests completed and values recorded every 2 or 4 hours during the daily use period
  14. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity maintained between 80-120 ppm
  15. Routine

    0 infractions

  16. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  17. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Total alkalinity maintained between 80-120 ppm
    • Total bromine maintained between 5-10 ppm
    • Vacuum release mechanisms tested and inspected at least once in each 30 day operating period and records retained as required
      • Fail to ensure written record of each inspection required under section 16.1 [clause 16.1 (g)]
    • Emergency first aid kit meets requirements and conveniently located
      • Fail to ensure individually wrapped adhesive dressings in first aid kit at public spa [clause 20 (2) (c)]
    • Timing device requirements met

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