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Gardenia Villa - Outdoor Pool

2528 E Broadway, Vancouver BC V5M 4V2 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Gardenia Villa - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 15 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 18, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 15, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 11 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2022. For example: The pool pH level 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 4, 2019. 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 9 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2022. For example: Adequate safety equipment is provided

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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
  6. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  7. Routine

    6 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 is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  8. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  10. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  11. Routine

    4 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 has controlled access
      • Pool security fencing with a self-closing gate is lacking or inadequate
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  12. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool has controlled access
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  13. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool has controlled access
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • Drinking water is reasonably accessible by pool patrons
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
  14. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
  15. Routine

    8 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.
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A cross-connection control device is not present on the make-up water line
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a reaching assist and/or the reaching assist is made of conducting materials (N/A for pools < 10m²)
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site

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