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Columbus - Whirlpool

1383 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver BC V6Z 2W9 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Columbus - Whirlpool has been inspected 27 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since December 1, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, found no infractions.

12 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality 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 35 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2025. For example: The pool alkalinity is properly maintained

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2024. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2024. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal 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.

27 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Pool safety plan not readily available to employees.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • Drinking water is reasonably accessible by pool patrons
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is more than 49°C
  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
      • Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is more than 49°C
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
  10. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  11. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  12. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  13. Routine

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
  15. Routine

    0 infractions

  16. Routine

    0 infractions

  17. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  18. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
  19. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  20. Routine

    0 infractions

  21. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
  22. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  23. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  24. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  25. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
  26. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  27. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Pool safety plan not readily available to employees.

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