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Elk + Avenue Hotel - Whirlpool

333 Banff Avenue Banff AB T1L 1B1 · Aquatic Facility

16 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 2nd, 2026, had pseudomonas isolated.- Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 2nd, 2026, had an HPC of 280 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity was too low, 50 ppm.- Please raise the alkalinity to be within the 60-180 ppm range.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • No clarity check/drain cover check was being recorded on the logs. - Please add a column for daily clarity checks to the pool log sheets.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) No plans and procedures were able to be located onsite. - Please ensure that The Sanitation Plan, Safety and Supervision Plan, Water Quality Incident Response Plans, and Anti-entrapment plans are created and are kept onsite in a location that is known to staff. Plans should be able to be referenced by staff when needed. 2) The anti-entrapment plan on file is incomplete, missing information about the circulation system. - Please ensure an updated anti-entrapment assessment is conducted and plans are updated.
  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday November 3rd, was not processed by the lab. Missing ID sticker on the bottle. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday July 21st, 2025, had an HPC of 140 CFU/ml.- Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample likely submitted on July 7, 2025 was not tested as the date of collection was written on the form as being June 7, 2025. Resample to be submitted this week.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • **Renovations are in the process of being completed**1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. Facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  11. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from July 15th, 2024, had an HPC of 220 CFU/mL. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  13. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday, June 3rd, 2024, had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday June 3rd, 2024, had an HPC of > 57,000 CFU/mL. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  14. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday May 27th, 2024, was not processed by the lab due to the incorrect date on the form. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample on Thursday.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.
  16. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Automated controller reading was not consistent with manual tests. pH on the controller was reading 7.8, manual test reading was 7.3. - Recalibrate automated controller ensure the readings are accurate.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1) Many of the tiles on the deck and in the whirlpool were chipped or cracked. facility has a plan to replace the tiles. - Repair or replace any cracked tiles, ensure the deck surface is smooth and cleanable. 2) The grout in the hot tub is chipping. - Replace any damaged grout to ensure the basin is in good condition.