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Hidden Valley Resort - Spa

1755 Valley Rd., Huntsville ON P1H 1Z8 · Whirlpool / Spa - Indoor

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Inspection summary

Hidden Valley Resort - Spa has been inspected 8 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since November 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 29 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.

  • 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 March 3, 2026. For example: Chemical feeder is used to administer chlorine, chlorine compound or bromine.

  • 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 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.

  • 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 once on March 3, 2026. For example: Facility kept clean, free from slipperiness and disinfected, free of hazardous obstructions and ventilated to remove odours.

About this data

These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    6 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Fail to ensure pH value of water maintained in range of 7.2 - 7.8
    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Manual tests are conducted and recorded at least every 2 hours for spa with no automatic sensing device.
      • Fail to manually check and record requirements at least every two hours during daily use period
    • Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.
      • Fail to keep daily record of reading of make-up water meter
    • Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
      • Fail to ensure all components of spa maintained in proper working order
    • Emergency telephone provided, accessible and tested as required.
      • Fail to ensure emergency telephone tested to confirm operation before spa opened for use
      • Fail to ensure the emergency phone is operational
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.
      • Fail to keep daily record of manual tests as required
    • Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
      • Fail to ensure all components of spa maintained in proper working order
    • Operator conducts inspections at required frequency and maintains a written record of the inspections as required.
      • Fail to ensure test buttons associated with ground current leakage detecting or de-energizing devices activated during daily use period
      • Fail to ensure test buttons associated with ground current leakage detecting or de-energizing devices tested monthly or according to manufacturer’s instructions
    • Public spa equipped with timing device as prescribed.
      • Fail to ensure timing device can be set to 15 minute maximum
  3. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Total alkalinity is maintained within range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure total alkalinity of water maintained in range of 60ppm to 180 ppm
    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Fail to ensure pH value of water maintained in range of 7.2 - 7.8
    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.
      • Fail to keep daily record of reading of make-up water meter
    • Public spa equipped with timing device as prescribed.
      • Fail to ensure timing device can be set to 15 minute maximum
  4. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Chemical feeder is used to administer chlorine, chlorine compound or bromine.
      • Fail to ensure water is treated with chlorine, a chlorine compound or bromine by means of chemical feeder
    • Manual tests are conducted and recorded at least every 2 hours for spa with no automatic sensing device.
      • Fail to manually check and record requirements at least every two hours during daily use period
    • Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.
      • Fail to keep daily record of whether public spa drained, inspected and refilled
      • Fail to keep daily records available for viewing by public health inspector at any time
    • Facility kept clean, free from slipperiness and disinfected, free of hazardous obstructions and ventilated to remove odours.
      • Fail to maintain wall surfaces in a sanitary condition
    • Operator conducts inspections at required frequency and maintains a written record of the inspections as required.
      • Fail to ensure water outlets and suction covers inspected at least once every 30 operating days
      • Fail to ensure emergency stop button at public spa inspected and tested at least once every 30 operating days
      • Fail to create a written record of each inspection required and have it available for viewing by a public health inspector
  5. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Total alkalinity is maintained within range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure total alkalinity of water maintained in range of 60ppm to 180 ppm
    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Fail to ensure pH value of water maintained in range of 7.2 - 7.8
    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Operator conducts manual tests 30 minutes prior to opening and records results.
      • Fail to conduct manual tests 30 minutes prior to opening and record results
    • Daily records are kept and signed each operating day.
      • Fail to keep daily record of estimated number of bathers
      • Fail to keep daily record of whether public spa drained, inspected and refilled
      • Fail to keep daily record of type and amount of chemicals added manually
    • Operator conducts inspections at required frequency and maintains a written record of the inspections as required.
      • Fail to ensure water outlets and suction covers inspected at least once every 30 operating days
      • Fail to ensure emergency stop button at public spa inspected and tested at least once every 30 operating days
      • Fail to ensure vacuum release mechanisms at public spa inspected and tested at least once every 30 operating days
      • Fail to create a written record of each inspection required and have it available for viewing by a public health inspector
    • Operator trained in the operation and maintenance, filtration systems, water chemistry and relevant safety and emergency procedures.
      • Operator not trained in public spa operation and maintenance
  6. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5 ppm to 10 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure residual of free available chlorine maintained between 5 ppm to 10 ppm
    • Public spa and its equipment maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in proper working order.
      • Fail to ensure all components of spa maintained in proper working order
    • Public spa equipped with timing device as prescribed.
      • Fail to ensure timing device can be set to 15 minute maximum
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity is maintained within range of 80 ppm to 120 ppm.
      • Fail to ensure total alkalinity of water maintained in range of 80ppm to 120 ppm

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