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Holiday Inn Express - Whirlpool

462 Smith Street Hinton AB T7V 2A1 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Holiday Inn Express - Whirlpool has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 17, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 9, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2024. For example: Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2024. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2025. For example: Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?

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.

12 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • No written policies and plans were available at the time of inspection. The facility also did not have any general sanitation plan, anti-entrapment plan, water quality incident response plan, and safety and supervision plan.Please ensure to send all these documents to the PHI once completed.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter is not in operation. As a result, the turnover period and rate of filtration of the whirlpool are not determined.Please repair or replace the flow meter.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacti water sample submitted more than 24 hours after collection.
  8. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacti water sample submitted more than 24 hours after collection.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • pH was measured at 7.68Ensure to lower the pH to between 6.8-7.6
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • pH was measured at 7.68Ensure to lower the pH to between 6.8-7.6
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The pressure gauge for the Hot tub sand filter is not functional. Please repair and ensure the pressure gauge is in good repair.
  11. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample, Accession #WE-23-0133014: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Treat the whirlpool and ensure it is safe prior to reopening of the hot tub.Resample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The pressure gauge for the Hot tub sand filter is not functional. Please repair and ensure the pressure gauge is in good repair.
  12. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The pressure gauge for the Hot tub sand filter is not functional. Please repair and ensure the pressure gauge is in good repair.
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