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Empire Place III - YRSCC 996

9 Northern Heights Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4M5 · Class B, Whirlpool/Spa

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Inspection summary

Empire Place III - YRSCC 996 has been inspected 9 times by York Region Public Health since November 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 18, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2026. For example: Total alkalinity is within required range

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. For example: Daily records completed and signed

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. For example: Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required

About this data

These results come from York Region 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.

9 inspections

  1. Compliance Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity is within required range
      • Fail to maintain total alkalinity in range of 60 - 180 ppm
  2. Compliance Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required
      • Fail to check TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
    • Daily records completed and signed
      • Fail to record TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
  3. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required
      • Fail to check TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
    • Daily records completed and signed
      • Fail to keep daily record of estimated number of bathers during operating day
      • Fail to record reading of the make-up water meter
      • Fail to record TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
  4. Compliance Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required
      • Fail to check TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
    • Daily records completed and signed
      • Fail to keep daily record of estimated number of bathers during operating day
      • Fail to record reading of the make-up water meter
      • Fail to record TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
      • Fail to record results of the emergency telephone test and time of day test was performed
    • Emergency telephone is present, operational and tested daily
      • Fail to test emergency telephone before facility is opened for use each day
  5. Compliance Inspection

    3 infractions

    • pH is within required range
      • Fail to maintain pH within range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) value is within range of 600 mV - 900 mV (if equipped with automatic sensing device)
      • Fail to maintain ORP value between 600-900 mV
    • Other tests and records completed and signed
      • Fail to record the time of day the emergency stop button test was performed
  6. Compliance Inspection

    2 infractions

    • pH is within required range
      • Fail to maintain pH within range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Total bromine residual is within required range
      • Fail to maintain total bromine residual between 5 - 10 ppm (Spa, Wading Pool, Hot Water Pool)
  7. Compliance Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Total alkalinity is within required range
      • Fail to maintain total alkalinity in range of 60 - 180 ppm
    • Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required
      • Fail to check TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
    • Daily records completed and signed
      • Fail to record TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa, Hot Water Pool) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used
    • Other tests and records completed and signed
      • Fail to ensure vacuum release mechanism is tested and inspected at least once in each 30 day operating period
  8. Compliance Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Compliance Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Total alkalinity is within range of 80 mg/L to 120 mg/L
      • Fail to maintain total alkalinity within range of 80 mg/L to 120 mg/L
    • Facility conducts required tests at appropriate intervals, as required
      • Fail to check TA, pH, FAC, TC or TBr, water clarity and water temperature (Spa) at least every 4 hours during daily use period where automatic sensing device is used

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