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Holiday Inn Express Lethbridge SE - Whirlpool

217 41 Street S Lethbridge AB T1J 1Z3 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Holiday Inn Express Lethbridge SE - Whirlpool has been inspected 39 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 11, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

13 of 39 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 11 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 28 times across 23 separate inspections, most recently on October 11, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 11, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 11, 2026. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental 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.

39 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC: 330 CFU/mL for sample collected 08/10/2026
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity in the whirlpool was measured to be 29 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There was a visible scum line noted around the water edge on the side of the whirlpool basin. Please clean the scum line and ensure this is done on a regular basis.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity in the whirlpool was measured to be 29 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There was a visible scum line noted around the water edge on the side of the whirlpool basin. Please clean the scum line and ensure this is done on a regular basis.
  3. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • pseudo positive
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity in the whirlpool was measured to be 29 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There was a visible scum line noted around the water edge on the side of the whirlpool basin. Please clean the scum line and ensure this is done on a regular basis.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity in the whirlpool was measured to be 29 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There was a visible scum line noted around the water edge on the side of the whirlpool basin. Please clean the scum line and ensure this is done on a regular basis.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The HPC is moderately high (790 CFU/mL).This hot tub sample was collected on March 19, 2026.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The HPC was >57000 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 5. The HPC was 3400 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 12. The HPC was 2350 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 17. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
  9. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The HPC was >57000 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 5. The HPC was 3400 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 12. The HPC was 2350 CFU/mL in the sample collected June 17. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine in the whirlpool was measured to be 0.16 ppm. Please ensure that the chlorine level is maintained at at least 2.0 ppm at all times.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity was measured to be 27 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC was determined to be 3400 CFU/mL.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine in the whirlpool was measured to be 0.16 ppm. Please ensure that the chlorine level is maintained at at least 2.0 ppm at all times.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity was measured to be 27 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC was determined to be 3400 CFU/mL.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine in the whirlpool was measured to be 0.18 ppm. Please ensure that the chlorine level is maintained at at least 2.0 ppm at all times.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The alkalinity was measured to be 27 ppm. Please ensure the alkalinity is maintained between 60-180 ppm at all times.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • The water was quite cloudy at the time of the inspection.
  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC was determined to be 3400 CFU/mL.
  13. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were present in the sample collected June 5.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of >57000 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected June 5.
  14. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were present in the sample collected May 22. Please initiate your pseudomonas protocols and submit a resample once complete.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of >57000 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected May 22. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
  16. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of 2630 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected May 1.An HPC of 1440 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected April 24. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete
  18. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of 1440 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected April 24. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete
  19. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas present, HPC 57000.
  21. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  22. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of 3940 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected January 9.Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
  23. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The whirlpool pH was at 7.97. Please ensure the pH is not less than 6.8 or greater than 7.6 for a whirlpool with water at above 30C.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine in the whirlpool was out of range on the machine reading. Please ensure that combined chlorine is maintained at the lowest level possible.
  25. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  26. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Sample 24ES-243E00027Total coliforms: present Instructed operator to go through their treatment procedure (shock, drain, scrub, refill and rebalance chem).
  27. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  28. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated.Total Coliforms presentAs this is the second Pseudomonas result in a row, a Closure Order was placed on the hot tub until a sample returns free of Pseudomonas, total coliforms and the HPC is less than 100 CFU/mL.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Heterotrophic Plate Count >57,000 CFU/ml
  29. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated.Total Coliforms present
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Heterotrophic Plate Count >57,000 CFU/ml
  30. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in the sample collected July 25.Initiate pseudomonas protocols and submit a sample once complete.
  31. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC >100 CFU/ml: July 18/24 sample result was found to be 120 CFU/ml
  32. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  33. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC 1110 CFU/mL
  34. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  35. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC result from this week's test is 460 CFU/mL. The pool operator noted that rust shavings were dislodged when cleaning the tub out at the time of the inspection. The clock nearby was also broken on Friday which contaminated the pool. Both issues have been addressed. No issues noted with the pool chemistry at the time of sample collection.
  36. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  37. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  38. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sampling frequency has increased but a two-week gap was noted in May. Please ensure that water samples are submitted every week.
  39. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated in the sample collected January 25/24. Please implement your Pseudomonas protocols and submit a resample once complete.

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