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Holiday Inn Express

37 Spicer Square, Bowmanville ON L1C 5M2 · Spa

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Inspection summary

Holiday Inn Express has been inspected 11 times by Durham Region Health Department since December 3, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 7 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality 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 clients. In personal service settings like salons, spas and tattoo studios, higher-risk findings are the ones that could spread infection from one client to the next, through broken skin, blood or instruments that were not properly cleaned and sterilized.

  • 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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    In a personal service setting this usually means equipment that has to reach or hold a set temperature, such as a sterilizer (autoclave) or a wax heater, or a fridge for products. A sterilizer that does not reach its temperature may not kill germs on reusable tools.

    Recorded once on December 3, 2024. For example: If equipped with an automatic sensing device, total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual, water clarity, and water temperature are checked at least every 4 hours until the daily use period has ended

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Instruments, chairs, tables and footbaths must be made of materials that can be cleaned, kept in good repair and stored so they stay clean. Single-use items such as nail files, buffers, razors and needles must be thrown away after each client.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2026. For example: Safety equipment available and in good repair

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    The premises needs a working hand sink, a separate sink for cleaning instruments where required, cleanable surfaces, and good lighting and ventilation. Upkeep problems are usually lower risk on their own, but they make thorough cleaning harder.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: Premises is maintained free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded once on September 14, 2026. For example: Other records signed and completed

About this data

These results come from Durham Region Health Department, 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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
      • Fail to maintain pH within the range of 7.2 - 7.8
      • Operator to ensure pH is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Other records signed and completed
      • Fail to record test results for vacuum release mechanism at least once every 30 operating days
      • Operator to ensure vacuum release mechanism is tested and recorded at least once every 30 operating days
  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Spa, deck and walls maintained in a sanitary condition, safe and free from hazards
      • Fail to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
      • Operator to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
  4. Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
      • CLOSE SPA
      • Fail to maintain pH within the range of 7.2 - 7.8
      • Operator to ensure pH is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Total alkalinity is within range of 60-180 ppm
      • Fail to ensure that total alkalinity is within the range of 60-180 ppm
      • Operator to ensure that the total alkalinity is within the range of 60-180 ppm
    • Premises is maintained free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
      • CLOSE SPA
      • Fail to ensure spa is free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
      • Operator to ensure spa is free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
  5. Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Spa, deck and walls maintained in a sanitary condition, safe and free from hazards
      • Fail to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
      • Operator to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Fail to provide a sufficiently supplied first-aid kit
      • Operator to provide a first-aid kit with contents as prescribed by the Regulation
  6. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Spa, deck and walls maintained in a sanitary condition, safe and free from hazards
      • Fail to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
      • Operator to maintain wall surfaces free from hazards
    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • CLOSE SPA
      • Fail to maintain FAC or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Operator to ensure FAC or total bromine is within range of 5-10 ppm
    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
      • CLOSE SPA
      • Fail to maintain pH within the range of 7.2 - 7.8
      • Operator to ensure pH is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Fail to provide a sufficiently supplied first-aid kit
      • Operator to provide a first-aid kit with contents as prescribed by the Regulation
    • Premises is maintained free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
      • CLOSE SPA
      • Fail to ensure spa is free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
      • Operator to ensure spa is free from every serious condition that may be a health hazard
  7. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Fail to maintain FAC or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Operator to ensure FAC or total bromine is within range of 5-10 ppm
    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8
      • Fail to maintain pH within the range of 7.2 - 7.8
      • Operator to ensure pH is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8
  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Fail to provide safety equipment in good repair
      • Operator to ensure all safety equipment is in good repair
  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Fail to maintain FAC or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Operator to ensure FAC or total bromine is within range of 5-10 ppm
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Fail to provide safety equipment in good repair
      • Operator to ensure all safety equipment is in good repair
  10. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Free available chlorine (FAC) or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Fail to maintain FAC or total bromine within range of 5-10 ppm
      • Operator to ensure FAC or total bromine is within range of 5-10 ppm
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • If equipped with an automatic sensing device, total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residual, water clarity, and water temperature are checked at least every 4 hours until the daily use period has ended
      • Fail to test total alkalinity every 4 hours
      • Fail to test pH value every 4 hours
      • Fail to test free available chlorine every 4 hours
      • Fail to test total chlorine every 4 hours
      • Fail to check water clarity every 4 hours
      • Fail to check water temperature every 4 hours
      • Operator to ensure all checks and tests are completed at least every 4 hours
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Fail to provide a sufficiently supplied first-aid kit
      • Operator to provide a first-aid kit with contents as prescribed by the Regulation

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