Ponderosa - Indoor Pool

Inspection summary

Ponderosa - Indoor Pool has been inspected 22 times by City of Hamilton Public Health Services since March 28, 2022. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, found no infractions.

17 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2025. For example: Emergency telephone is present, functioning and accessible no farther than 30 metres from the pool.

• Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

  This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

  Recorded once on September 29, 2025. For example: Pool and deck surfaces, equipment, and adjoining areas maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards.

• 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 September 25, 2024. For example: All components of the filtration, recirculation, and chemical feed systems are in continuous operation and maintained in proper working order.

• 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2025. For example: Daily records complete, signed and maintained.

About this data

These results come from City of Hamilton Public Health Services, 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.

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