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Ellington - Whirlpool

1010 Burnaby St, Vancouver BC V6E 1N7 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Ellington - Whirlpool has been inspected 21 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 17, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

7 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 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 22 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. 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 once on April 14, 2016. 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 May 11, 2026. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 27, 2025. For example: The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view

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.

21 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  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.
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A ground fault interrupter is not functional on the underwater light circuits
  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view
  4. Routine

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant 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
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
      • The pool pumps are not working or are in disrepair.
  8. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • 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
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  11. Routine

    0 infractions

  12. 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.
  13. Routine

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    0 infractions

  15. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  16. Routine

    0 infractions

  17. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
  18. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
  19. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  20. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  21. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly

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