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Granville Island Hotel - Whirlpool

1253 Johnston St, Vancouver BC V6H 3R9 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Granville Island Hotel - Whirlpool has been inspected 28 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 1, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 28 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

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 43 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: The pool disinfectant 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2018. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on February 19, 2016. For example: The pool water temperature is properly maintained

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2022. For example: The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible

  • 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 once on September 16, 2026. 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.

28 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  4. Routine

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
      • The deepest point of the pool or the pattern of the pool main drain is not clearly visible.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  11. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  12. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  13. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  14. Routine

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  16. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • 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 rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  17. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  18. Routine

    3 infractions

    • 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 less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  19. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  20. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  21. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
  22. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
  23. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • 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.
  24. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool water temperature is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
  25. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
      • The deepest point of the pool or the pattern of the pool main drain is not clearly visible.
  26. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  27. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • 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
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
  28. 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 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

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